Fencing Academy of Calgary Classes and Fees

Registration is open for Winter/Spring 2023 session. Session starts on the week of January 9th, 2023.

You can download FAOC Schedule Winter/Spring 2022/23 that is also shown below.

YOUTH INTRODUCTORY COURSE (for ages 7 – 15 yrs)

6 Weeks Program, one lesson per week in a group or individual lessons.
You can start any time. All protective gear and equipment is provided.

Monday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Tuesday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Wednesday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Friday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall

ADULT INTRODUCTORY COURSE (for ages 16 - adult)

6 Weeks Program, one lesson per week in a group or individual lessons.
You can start any time. All protective gear and equipment is provided.

Tuesday	7:00 - 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Wednesday	7:00 - 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Friday	7:00 - 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall

BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (foil, epee or sabre class)

January – May
Group lessons once or twice per week.
(If taking two lessons/week, fees include Open Bouting).

Monday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Tuesday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Wednesday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Friday	5:45 – 7:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall

Participants should have their own mask and glove (or you can rent from the club).
Participants are encouraged to take individual lessons to progress to the Competitive Program.

COMPETITIVE FOIL, EPEE OR SABRE CLASS

January – May
Group lessons once or twice per week.
(If taking two lessons/week, fees include Open Bouting).

Tuesday	7:00 – 8:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Wednesday	7:00 – 8:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Friday	7:00 – 8:00pm	Glenbrook Community Hall

Participants should have their own mask and glove (or you can rent from the club).
Participants are encouraged to take individual lessons to progress to the Competitive Program.

OPEN BOUTING

January – May
1 or 2 practice sessions per week – no classes or individual lessons provided.
Includes use of the scoring equipment and facility, equipment rental available.

Monday	7:30 – 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Tuesday	7:30 – 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Wednesday	7:30 – 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall
Friday	7:00 – 8:30pm	Glenbrook Community Hall

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

Available to everyone.
Priority is given to International/Provincial / National level competitive fencers.
All individual lessons are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance (20-30 minutes per lesson).

Fencing Academy of Calgary Fees

Classes	Jan-May
Free Drop-In on Tuesdays at Glenbrook Community Hall at 18:00	Free
6-Week Introductory Course (Youth or Adult) All protective gear and equipment are provided. Start any time	140 CDN$
Epee, Foil or Sabre Class (1/week)	350 CDN$ ($70 per month)
Epee, Foil or Sabre Class (2/week) Includes open bouting	450 CDN$ ($90 per month)
Open Bouting No classes or lessons included	300 CDN$ ($60 per month)
Individual Lessons	By appointment only - please contact Coach

Locations and Times

Location Name	Address	Days at the Location	Time
Glenbrook Community Hall	3524-45th Street SW Calgary	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday	5:45-8:30pm

Alberta Fencing Association (AFA) Membership

In order to participate in fencing classes, club activities and competitions, each fencer has to join the Alberta Fencing Association. There are 2 membership levels to choose from, depending on the level of participation in club activities and in AFA events.

The Associate (Recreational) Membership (ASSC) is an annual membership. It allows individuals to partake in classes and events at affiliated clubs. Benefits include: liability insurance coverage, support the development of coaching and refereeing in Alberta, administrative coordination between the clubs, provinces and the Canadian Fencing Federation and ability to sign up for various courses and events offerred by the AFA.

The Competitive Membership (COMP). It provides all of the services of the Associate Membership as well as: the ability to participate at a competitive level in Alberta and at out-of-province/country events and to be included in the Alberta Provincial Rankings to be eligible for performance funding. It also includes subsidizing referees for provincial competition and subsidizing purchase and maintenance of provincial tournament equipment.

AFA Membership is annual (Sep - June). AFA charges the below for its membership.

AFA Membership	Cost
Annual Associate (Recreational) Membership (ASSC)	30 CDN$
Annual Competitive Membership (COMP)	65 CDN$

You can obtain the AFA membership directly from their website.

Payment Methods

The only forms of payment accepted are credit cards, PayPal, cheques, money orders (bank drafts) or cash.

Payment by Credit Card or from PayPal Account

To pay by credit card or from your PayPal account, please click on the Pay Now button below - please note that you do not need to have a PayPal account. You will be taken to secure PayPal processing page (we do not see/store credit card information) and return back to our website after completion of payment.

Payment by Cheques or Money Orders (Bank Drafts)

Please make cheques and money orders payable to: Fencing Academy of Calgary Association (2-3 post-dated cheques for Epee, Foil or Sabre Classes). You can bring your payment in person.

Invoices/Receipts

Receipts will be provided after payment is accepted and processed.

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