Our Program.
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Age Groups.
Fencing is a sport for all ages. We accept students as young as 7 years old and it is never too late to start. Our program currently offers three groups:
Youth (7-11)
Junior (12-19)
Adult (19+)
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Level 1: Introduction.
This level is for athletes with little to no prior experience in fencing.
We regularly offer intro sessions. Please inquire for schedules and events.
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Level 2: Beginners.
This level is for athletes with basic knowledge of the sport regarding safety, terminology and basic partner exercises. No experience in free fencing.
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Level 3: Intermediates.
This level is for athletes with basic practical experience in the sport, including more complex partner exercises but limited experience in free fencing.
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Level 4: Tournament Group
This level is for athletes with a solid foundation in the sport regarding terminology, execution of partner exercises, and basic competition rules.
Experience in unsupervised free fencing at the club level is required.
This group strives to participate in regional tournaments.
Supplemental private lessons are recommended.
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Level 5: Performance Team (by invitation)
This level is for athletes with a solid foundation in the sport regarding rules, terminology and exercises. Experience in competitive free fencing in open tournaments is required.
This group strives to qualify for and place at national level events or Junior Olympics.
Supplemental private lessons and athletics classes are required.
A commitment to the sport and the GFA team is required.
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