We offer two youth programs which are geared towards fencers aged between 7 and 12 years (approximately). Unfortunately, we do not offer programs for fencers under 7. Once fencers reach an appropriate stage of development, we encourage them to join one of our 'senior' programs which are geared towards fencers aged 11 and up. We provide equipment for our youth classes, but we encourage participants to start purchasing your own once you've been with us for a few months as priority for our equipment always goes to our newest fencers.

Youth Program (White and Yellow Armband)

We offer three youth classes. The first runs from 5:00 - 6:00 on Wednesday evenings (time to be confirmed), the second from 09:00 - 10:15 on Saturday mornings, and the third from 10:30 - 11:45. The first two classes are similar, and fencers are assigned to a class by the coaches to ensure a suitable mix of abilities and levels in each. The last class takes a slightly different approach, and entry to this class is by invitation only. There is a definite emphasis on safety and ‘fun’ in this program, the purpose of which is to introduce people to the fundamentals of fencing. These classes focus on the first two stages of National instructional Program, and on the 'Active Start' and 'Fundamentals' stages of the Long Term Athlete Development model for fencing. New fencers are welcome to join this program at any point in the term as long as there is enough space!

Pre-Competitive Program (Orange Armband)

The pre-competitive program is geared towards fencers who wish to improve their technical skills and become more competitive on the provincial circuit. Entry into this class requires succesful completion of the Yellow Armband, and is strictly by invitation only. Please note that members of the pre-competitive program are expected to purchase their own equipment, and to attend an average of at least 3 competitions per term, some of which may necessitate missing practices occasionally and out of town travel. Pre-competitive classes run on Saturday and Thursday evenings.

Entry to the pre-competitive program is by invitation only. For details, please click here.

Youth program rates for the upcoming term (Jan 11th - March 10th) are as follows:

Youth: $184 for the term (including HST)

Please note that rates are calculated based on there being 8 classes this term (please click here for a list of classes). Also, please note that fees for Westdale Fencing Club, the Ontario Fencing Association and the Canadian Fencing Federation are also due this term if you haven't already paid them for the current season.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or make-up classes.

American Currency is taken at face value (i.e. an exchange rate of 1.0 is used).

For more information about our youth programs please contact info@westdalefencing.com.

To register for our January session, please click here.