Programs

Learn the Olympic sport of Epee fencing through a combination of games, drills, and exercises targeted to young children. Students build confidence, coordination, speed, good sportsmanship, and basic fencing tactics through this weekly fencing program. Students practice their skills in fencing matches initially with foam swords and then advance to full electric fencing gear.

• The class is limited to 10 students and placement is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Schedule: The class meets on Fridays from 5-6pm. Parents can drop off their kids or sit in the bleachers.
• Class Fee: The class is $100/month. 30 days notice is required for class cancellations.
• Instructors: The primary instructor is June Hurme who has been a fencer for over 30 years, a Veteran World Team Member, and proud parent of three Princeton fencers. OFC head and assistant coaches will substitute as needed.

Our beginners fencing program teach the fundamentals of epee fencing including the fencing on-guard stance, how to warm up properly, footwork, tactics, and basic blade actions. The first half of class includes warm up, footwork, and blade technique drills. The second half is dedicated to bouting (fencing one another in full gear).

Schedule: The beginners program allows students to attend unlimited fencing classes in their age group for a full calendar month. This program includes equipment rental, one on one instruction with a coach, and the assignment of a member “buddy” to help guide the beginner through our classes.

The schedule of classes by age group is listed below:

• 6-10 years old: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm
• 11-14 years old: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5-8pm
• 15 years and older: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6-9pm

Attend unlimited classes throughout the month and fall in love with epee fencing!

• Class Fee: The class is $125/month.

• Recreational Fencing 1 is designed for Girls & Boys 6 to 10 years old.
• Choose 1 practice per week: Tuesday or Thursday, 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Games are played to encourage stamina and agility.
• Fencing and general Conditioning.
• Fencing bouts.
• Private lessons take individual skill guidance to the next level.
• Fencers in this level who are willing to work hard and willing to compete can move to one of OFC Teams.

• Recreational Fencing 2 is designed for Girls & Boys 11 years old and up.
• Choose 2 practices per week: Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3 hours each.
• 11-14 years old starting at 5pm & 15 years old and older starting at 6pm.
• Games are played to encourage stamina and agility.
• Fencing and general Conditioning.
• Fencing bouts.
• Private lessons take individual skill guidance to the next level.
• Fencers in this level who are willing to work hard and willing to compete can move to one of OFC Teams.

• OFC Bronze Team is designed for Girls & Boys 7 to 10 years old who are competing in Regional & National level.
• Practices are Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and some Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
• Games are played to encourage stamina and agility.
• Competitive fencing for technique refinement and footwork.
• Key skills and advanced techniques are reviewed and practiced.
• Video review of past competitions are used to correct mistakes and study movement
• Fencing and general Conditioning.
• Preparations and logistics are discussed for tournament competitions.
• Fencing bouts.
• Private lessons take individual skill guidance to the next level.

• OFC Silver Team is designed for Girls & Boys 11 to 14 years old who are competing in Regional & National level.
• Practices are Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and some Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
• Games are played to encourage stamina and agility.
• Competitive fencing for technique refinement and footwork.
• Key skills and advanced techniques are reviewed and practiced.
• Video review of past competitions are used to correct mistakes and study movement
• Fencing and general Conditioning.
• Preparations and logistics are discussed for tournament competitions.
• Fencing bouts.
• Private lessons take individual skill guidance to the next level.
   

• OFC Gold Team is designed for Girls & Boys 15 years old and up who are competing in Regional & National level.
• Practices are Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and some Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
• Fencers in OFC Gold Team will have the most intensive practice.
• Competitive fencing for technique refinement and footwork.
• Key skills and advanced techniques are reviewed and practiced.
• Video review of past competitions are used to correct mistakes and study movement
• Fencing and general Conditioning.
• Preparations and logistics are discussed for tournament competitions.
• Fencing bouts.
• Private lessons take individual skill guidance to the next level.
   

• Open Fencing is designed for Fencing bouts only (see our schedule for times).
• Best fit for adult fencers or parents who can’t attend classes but would like to experience the sport.
• Good for visiting fencers from other clubs and Cities.
• Private lessons take individual skill guidance to the next level.