PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

Stratford Fencing Club aligns all of our activities with Sport Canada's Long-term Athlete Development (LTAD) model and armband system. 

We are also proud to join the Respect in Sport movement. It is important training for coaches, parents, and participants to help in creating a safe, healthy and respectful environment for everyone, and will be mandatory at our club. 
Stratford Fencing Club does admit students periodically throughout the season independent of lesson cycles and prorates accordingly. Classed are limited in size, so preregistration is necessary. Any classes missed due to illness or fencer-related scheduling remains the fault of the fencer and will not be reimbursed by SFO.

EnGarde - Minifencing

Minifencing is a kids' program for ages 5-9, with special plastic   weapons and masks which puts an emphasis on FUNdamentals. It provides an exciting activity that develops Olympic values such as fair play, respect, friendship and excellence, while providing both physical and intellectual stimulation.

Minifence class is 1 hour per week
​Sundays from 10:30-11:30am.
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All equipment is included.
Minifence sessions begin the first Sunday of each month, September to June 10:30-11:30am

Prêt - Beginner Classes


Our experienced, enthusiastic coaches can help you learn the sport and become your best no matter what your age or objective. Our standard 6-class course aims at skills for the starting level and prepare athletes for our additional programs. 

All beginner lessons are one 2 hour class per week
All equipment is included.
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Adults may pay for 8 lessons and begin any time; we recommend 16 lessons before transitioning to Recreational.
Youth (ages 10-16):
Wednesdays 6-8 pm
(can accommodate calendars)
Adult (age 17+):  
Mondays 7-9 pm
Tuesdays 7-9 pm
Thurs 7-9 pm
Sessions every 6 classes long, starting Sept.
Check our calander for details.

Competition Teams

Our competitive teams is by approval of coaching staff.
​These are a great fit for fencers who:
  • have surpassed beginner skills and are pursuing more refined skills
  • want to fence against a variety of different opponents
  • Are interested in participating at provincial, national or international level competitions
  • see our Register page for more detail on the programs below ⬇️
  • If you are unsure, contact us. ​ ​
Riposte - Pre-elite *Bundle* Team Training Schedule:
Tuesday 6-9 pm
Wednesday 6-9 pm
Thursday 6-9 pm
Saturday 9:30-12:30 am
Allé - Pre-elite Team Training Schedule:
Tuesday 7-9 pm
Wednesday 7-9 pm
Thursday 7-9 pm
Saturday 9:30-12:30 pm
Touché - Elite Team Training Schedule: 
Tuesday 6-9 pm 
Wednesday 6-9 pm 
Thursday 6-9 pm
Saturday 9:30-12:30 pm
Remise - Competitive Team Training Schedule:  
Tuesday  7-9 pm 
Thursday 7-9 pm
Saturday 9:30-12:30 pm

Recreational

Recreational: fence for fun on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Experienced fencers can fence for fun following each class without lessons. You must be yellow armband or higher in order to become a recreational fencer to assure safety and basic competency.
>> Register and check out in our online store.

Individual Lessons

Individual Lessons can be discussed with coaches and dependent on coach availability/match. Present rates are $2/min (senior coaches) or $1/minute (junior coaches).  A floor fee of $40 per session is charged for visitors, unless waived by coaches.