Photo Courtesy of Roman Petriw

 

Starting Guide

 

 

What to Expect When You Arrive at the Club

 

What to bring:

 

• A clean pair of athletic shoes

 

• Comfortable clothing that allows you to move

 

• (t-shirt, shorts, sweats, etc.)

 

• A positive attitude

 

• A registration form (optional)

 

 

Upon arrival:

 

• Open the door and walk in! Everyone is welcome.

 

• Take your shoes off and leave them at the front of the room

 

• Don’t walk in between or too close to the fencers (you don’t want to interrupt a bout and we want to keep you safe)

 

• Ask to speak to Sergei (coach), Marissa (president), or Andrew (vice president)

 

• If Sergei is giving an individual lesson, do not interrupt it. Instead, wait until he is finished or speak to someone else.

 

• If you have not already printed out a registration form, we will give you one

 

• We will teach you some of the basic movements (primarily footwork and very basic bladework)

 

• If you do not wish to begin fencing that day, you are welcome to pull up a chair and watch (it will not count as your free class)