Beginning/Advanced Group Lessons
Classes include Evenings, Afterschool and Homeschool (see details below)
Beginning/Advanced Group Fencing Classes
Cape Fear Fencing Association offers many beginner classes to get you started on your fencing career. Classes are available for students ages 8-98. Students receive instruction in history, footwork, bladework, rules and tactics. All classes will end in a class tournament to put your newfound skills to the test.
All students will need a non-competitive (Access) USA Fencing membership ($29). Membership follows the USA Fencing season, which occurs between August 1 through July 31. Any memberships purchased after March 31 will be valid through the following USA Fencing season. You should bring proof of your USA Fencing membership to your first class. If you need help, we are happy to assist you with this process.
Students should wear comfortable sportswear to class and tennis shoes. You should be able to move freely in whatever you wear.
All gear needed for the classes will be provided.
Want to try fencing? Check out the options below, and then head over to the announcements on our Calendar page to see when the next class will begin.
Evening
Beginning Evening Fencing classes meet at our main club location in the Tileston Gym basement in downtown Wilmington (near the corner of S 5th Avenue & Ann St). They run for 6 weeks from 6:30-7:30 PM on either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday evenings, for a total of 12 classes. The cost for beginning evening classes is $50.
Afterschool
Afterschool Fencing occurs at the main club location in the basement of Tileston Gym in downtown Wilmington (near the corner of S 5th Avenue & Ann St). Beginning afterschool fencing classes meet twice weekly for six weeks. The cost for the non-St Mary beginner class is $50. Classes meet Monday – Thursday at 3:30 PM. and students are encouraged to come once on Monday/Tuesday and once on Wednesday/Thursday.
After finishing the beginner class, students may attend Afterschool Fencing for $25/month.
Homeschool
Beginning Homeschool Fencing classes meet in the basement of Tileston Gym in downtown Wilmington (near the corner of S 5th Avenue & Ann St). Beginner Classes take place from 1:30-2:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons. The homeschool beginner class lasts for eight weeks and costs $40.
Upon completion of the beginner class, homeschool students may join the more experienced students from 1 PM until 2:30 PM. Cost for drop in classes is $5/class.
Summer Fencing Camps
Each summer Cape Fear Fencing Association, at the direction of Coach Spahr, offers several weeklong summer camps for beginning and more experienced fencers. Camps run $195 for the week and have the following format: 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday. All students must have proof of an active USA Fencing membership (non-competitive access memberships are available for $29). Students are responsible for providing their own lunch, as well as snacks and drinks. The Association provides equipment. An equipment deposit may be required.
Beginner Camp
The beginner camp covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics and rules, culminating in an in-class tournament. Weeklong beginning intensives go over all material covered in a typical beginner class plus additional information and instruction.
Advanced Camps: Foil and Epee
Advanced camps, targeting specific weapons, are for fencers who have previous fencing experience and have completed, at minimum, a beginner class. These camps are geared toward fencers who wish to compete seriously.
Summer 2024 Fencing Camp Schedule
Beginner Fencing Camp (Foil) – July 15-19
Advanced Epee Camp – July 22-26
Advanced Foil Camp – July 29-August 2
Additional Questions?
For any additional questions or to contact Coach Spahr, please fill out the following form:
