Youth Programs (7-12)
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 12:44PM 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 two youth classes. The first runs from 9:00 - 10:15, and the second from 10:30 - 11:45. The classes are similar, and fencers are assigned to a class by the coaches to ensure a suitable mix of abilities and levels in each. 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!
Youth Competitive Program (Orange Armband)
The youth 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. The youth competitive program includes some individual lessons with one of the coaching staff, which will be scheduled either during or after the class subject to coach availability. Please note that members of the youth 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.
Entry to the youth competitive program is by invitation only.
Rates for the upcoming term (September 11th - December 1st) are as follows:
Youth: $180 per term (including HST)
Youth Competitive: $270 per term (including HST)
Please note that rates are calculated based on there being 10 classes this term (please click here for a list of classes). Also, please note that for new members, fees for Westdale Fencing Club, the Ontario Fencing Association and the Canadian Fencing Federation are also due this term, totalling $90.
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 pre-register, please click here.