Badge Program
White Badge
White Badge is the first step in every child’s fencing journey!
White Badge Prerequisites: No previous fencing EXPERIENCE Next Step After White Badge: Yellow Badge
Offered at 7 great locations throughout Calgary - Choose your preferred location!
Yellow Badge
Completed White Badge
Fencers will practice a progression of Fencing skills which prepares them to participate in camps and events. Elements of strategy, bladework and footwork are emphasized and Fencing on a wireless scorebox is introduced and practiced.
Fencers are encouraged to start practicing twice per week at Yellow Badge but it is not required.
Yellow Badge Prerequisites: White Badge
Next Step After Yellow Badge: Orange Badge
Equipment:
Equipment is included at the YELLOW Badge Level. It is suggested for participants to provide their own equipment. Visit the Fencing Calgary Equipment store to buy a NEW or USED Set (Community Gear Buyout is the set your fencer has been loaned for the program). However if you are not ready, we will still provide equipment at no cost for the YELLOW Badge Level
Select your Yellow Badge Class, location and time below
Orange Badge +
Completed Yellow badge
In Orange+ fencers continue through the subsequent badge levels building on what was learned in the previous badges.
At Orange+ fencers are encouraged to practice 2 days per week, participate in events and camps. Participants can join the Badge Team for the introduction of competitive fencing if they choose! In a team environment, participants develop skills, coordination and self-confidence. This is where 'becoming a Fencer’ starts to take shape and develop!
Fencers in Orange Badge+ are highly encouraged to join 2 classes per week to support improvement in their physical fitness and skill development.
Orange Badge+ Prerequisites: Yellow Badge
Next Step After Orange Badge: Continue in Orange Badge Classes
Equipment:
Participants should provide their own equipment at the Orange+ level. Visit the Fencing Calgary Equipment store to buy a NEW or USED set of equipment and a NEW Epee (Epee's are only sold NEW). USED sets are called "Community Gear Buy-out" and are the set previously loaned in Yellow Badge (if applicable). *If there is a reason you cannot arrange for the purchase of required equipment, please email info@fencingcalgary.com.
Register for 1 or 2 location options of your choice
Spring & Summer Mini-Practices
All Program fencers that have completed Yellow Badge or Higher are encouraged to continue to participate in Spring & Summer Mini-Practices.
When the September to June Badge Program ends Mini-Practices are a great way to continue to learn over the summer! These short 3-weeks sessions are perfect to work around summer holidays and schedule changes! Fencers will participate in coach-led warmups, footwork, physical games and tons of fencing on scoreboxes!
The Spring & Summer Mini-Practices are divided into 4 back-to-back 3-week mini sessions from June -August. These sessions are super flexible so register for as many as you like! Mini-Practices do not count toward badge levels but are an excellent learning experience for all participants to meet and fence new teammates!
S&S Mini-Practice Prerequisites: Yellow Badge
Next Step After Orange Badge+: Continue in Orange Badge+ Classes
Equipment:
Bring your own gear, including Epee. If you don’t own all your own equipment email info@fencingcalgary.com to request a loaned set.
Register for Mini-Practice times!