Youth Team
Club Youth Team
Ages 13-17
Our Youth Team is the only program specially designed for junior high and high school fencers in Calgary. With the local growth of this competitive division, we are very proud of the program and the strong results of our Youth Team!
The Youth Team is for fencers ages 13-17 who are attending program classes either at a community location, school program or at the Fencing Calgary South facility. The team follows a 'CORE' theme which combines the importance of being active for life (recreational) with the motivational elements of competition.
Youth Team Activities
YOUTH TEAM MEETS: Youth Team Meets are half day events on Sunday’s between September and June. Team Meets are mini-training camps designed to support the skills and fitness required for local level competition. Fencers do not have to attend every Team Meet to be part of the team, but should attend as many as possible with their team-mates
YOUTH TEAM GROUP PRACTICES: Youth Team Group Practice is a weekly team activity focused on scorebox fencing and the application of what you have learned in your program class. Team members work together to prepare for Play and City Circuit Events. Team members can choose from various 6-week options, running back to back, throughout the season.
CAMPS: Camps are held during the September-June season on holiday weeks such as winter break (Jan) and spring break (Mar). There are weekly camps throughout the summer (July & August). Team members are highly encouraged to participate in seasonal and summer camps to support their improvement. Register for camps in the CAMPS section (register early to secure a spot)
EQUIPMENT: Team fencers are required to upgrade their personal equipment to include pants and a minimum 2 epee’s
How To Get Started!
If you are new to the Youth Team, you can choose to register for an upcoming Team Meet or select a weekly practice group that fits your schedule. You can register for as many different practice groups as works for you, there is no limit to how much you can practice! A team meet is a good place to start, then selecting an additional weekly practice group is a great addition to your community fencing time.
NOTE: It is highly recommended team fencers participate in 2 weekly classes (either both in the Youth Program or the Youth Program and a Team Practice Group).
REGISTER HERE FOR THE YOUTH TEAM