PRACTICE Program

Yellow Badge+ (Fencers with limited experience who have completed a LEARN program)

Throughout the PRACTICE Program participants will navigate and advance through our Badge Program. Fencers will practice a progression of Fencing skills including fundamental techniques and tactics, which enables them to participate in camps, events and mini-competitions. Elements of strategy, bladework and footwork are emphasized and Fencing on a wireless scorebox is practiced. While having fun, in a team environment, participants develop physical literacy, self-confidence, coordination and perseverance. This is where becoming a ‘Fencer’ starts to take shape and develop. Learn to PLAY the Fencing Way!!

Age: 7-14
Class Length: 1 hour
Program Duration: 6 Weeks (*can vary depending on Holidays)
Price: Varies depending on length of program, plus Provincial ($5) and Local ($15) Annual Affiliations
* pro-rated for holidays and late registration
** multi-registration family discounts are offered
Location: Fencing Calgary offers multiple community locations throughout Calgary (please click register now to browse for the location nearest you!)

Community Program Badge System Outline

Yellow Badge Level

• At the YELLOW Badge Level, it is Suggested for Participantsto 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. The Equipment Agreement is applicable and Equipment MUST be returned on or before the last class of the session.

• PLAY Program – Monthly Recreational Competitions: Your Fencer is now eligible to participate! Our PLAY Events are an amazing opportunity to Fence on PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC SCORE BOXES & MEET NEW FENCERS in a fun-filled Recreational Activity! PLAY Recreational Competitions are designed to offer participants tons of Fencing experience while encouraging teamwork in a participation-based environment.  
• PARTICIPATE Program Mini-Camps and Multi-day Camps are offered throughout this Badge Level and Fencers are encouraged to come out and have some fun!

Prerequisites: LEARN Program – White Badge
Next Step: PRACTICE Program – Badge Level Fencing

BADGE LEVEL FENCING

Orange / Green / Blue / Red / Black Badges

• Participants are Required to provide their own equipment. 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 the Yellow Badge program (if applicable). *If there is a reason you cannot arrange for the purchase of all required equipment, please email info@fencingcalgary.com to discuss.
  
  
• It is Suggested for Participants to practice twice per week, to challenge skill improvement and increase fitness. However, we understand this doesn’t work for all families. Please register for 1 or 2 location options of your choice.
  
  
• PLAY Program – Monthly Recreational Competitions: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Our PLAY Events are an amazing opportunity to Fence on PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC SCORE BOXES & MEET NEW FENCERS in a fun-filled Recreational Activity! PLAY Recreational Competitions are designed to offer participants tons of Fencing experience while encouraging teamwork in a participation-based environment. 
  
  
• PARTICIPATE Program Mini-Camps and Multi-day Camps are highly recommended throughout Badge Level Fencing and Fencers are encouraged to come out and have some fun! Mini-Camps take place on Sundays and Multi-day camps take place on holidays or long weekends (ie: Christmas, Winter & Spring break).

Prerequisites: PRACTICE Program – Yellow Badge