HFC Youth Sabre Program

The HFC Youth Sabre Program offers Youth Sabre Fencing training classes and individual lessons for ages 7 and up. It includes Introductory Classes for ages 7-10 on Saturdays from 9:00-10:30 AM, Tuesday classes from 4:30-6:30 PM, Wednesday classes from 4:30-6:30 PM, Thursday classes from 4:30-6:30 PM, and Saturday classes for beginning, intermediate, advanced, and elite competitors.

Programs

• Youth Sabre Fencing training classes — ages 7 and up · 1-4 x/week · Beginners to elite level competitors are welcome.
• Individual lessons — ages 7 and up · 1-4 x/week · Beginners to elite level competitors are welcome.
• Introductory Classes — Ages 7-10 · Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 AM
• Tuesday classes — not stated · Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 PM · All levels. Beginners must have own equipment and understand how to dress and use electrical equipment.
• Wednesday classes — not stated · Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 PM · Intermediate/Elite Competitors with coach’s permission.
• Thursday classes — not stated · Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 PM · All levels with own equipment and uniform.
• Saturday beginning/intermediate classes — not stated · Saturdays, 10:30-12:30 PM · Beginning/Intermediate levels working towards local, regional, and national competition.
• Saturday intermediate/advanced classes — not stated · Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 PM · Intermediate/Advanced levels working towards regional, national, and international competition.
• Saturday intermediate/elite classes — not stated · Saturdays, 2:30-4:00 PM · Competitors with coach’s permission working towards regional, national, and international competition.
• Individual lessons — All ages, with coaches’ approval starting six and up · Available for all ages.
• Summer Camp in 2022 — Open to beginner and intermediate girls and boys ages 7-10; fencers with experience ages 11-15 · 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · Week-long fencing camp.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 PM; Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 PM; Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 PM; Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 AM, 10:30-12:30 PM, 12:30-2:30 PM, and 2:30-4:00 PM.

About the provider

Beginners to elite level competitors are welcome. Participation can include one or more sessions per week. Individual lessons are available for all ages with coaches’ approval starting six and up. After two months, fencers are required to have their own equipment, and all equipment is provided for the first one to two months.

Beginners to elite level competitors are welcome. Strip coaching offers immediate feedback. Students may stay at the introductory level for two months and up to one year. Participation can include one or more sessions per week. Individual lessons available for all ages with coaches’ approval starting six and up. Summer camp was sold out every year and required a deposit to reserve a spot; a waiting list was offered.

Last updated September 16, 2026.