Seacoast Fencing Club’s next one hour long beginning fencing classes in Rochester are 6:30 to 7:30 pm, and meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Thursday, May 23, and ending on June 27.

Manchester’s next beginning fencing class will start on Thursday, September 5, and meet once a week 6:30 to 7:30 pm. There will not be new classes in May or June, but the training groups at the club will continue to meet in May, including on Thursdays.

Spring term (March, April, and May) starts the first week of March, and it is time to pay the dues for the next three months of fencing.

Please bring your payment to the first meeting.  Cash is accepted, and checks should be payable to Seacoast Fencing Club. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards or e-payments.

Those fencers who are moving into an older age group will meet once a week in the younger group, and once a week in the older group during this transition period. At some time during this term, I will move them exclusively into the older group. The dues for these fencers is $390 (children & youth), and $410 (youth & junior).

Spring Dues (March, April, May)
Children        $380
Youth            $400
Junior            $420
Adult             $420

Manchester Schedule  

Children                          6:00 to 7:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays
Youths                            6:30 to 7:45 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
Juniors and Adults         7:00 to 9:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Foil and epee is fenced every practice.  However, in Manchester, epee fencers’ biggest night is Thursdays, and foil fencers’ biggest night is Wednesdays.  Monday is usually an even mix of foil and epee.

Rochester Schedule

Children                         6:00 to 7:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Youths                           6:30 to 7:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Juniors and Adults        7:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
                                      2:00 to 4:30 pm on Sundays (National Training)

Foil and epee is fenced every practice.  The best turnout for epee is Tuesday, and foil is strong on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

Sunday practices in Rochester will have intensive training and coaching for those who want to prepare for regional and national competitions. We meet every Sunday except on weekends that we host a tournament. Please check the National Training Schedule to see if it is being held- we need six signed up to hold the session.

All Seacoast fencers can come to both the Manchester and Rochester locations if they want to pick up an extra day of fencing (with a new mix of fencers). There is no extra charge. 

As always, we are happy to stay an extra half hour if fencers want more time on the strip!

Our next team meet is Sunday, March 10.  This event will be held in Manchester! Only Seacoast members can enter these meets. These are fun meets, providing the members of our two clubs an opportunity to meet (and partner with) the fencers from the “other” club. It is also a great way for our newer fencers to experience electrically scored bouts. 

We will be using the collegiate team format, where each team member fences five touch bouts with members of the other team. All events will be fenced with electric scoring machines & reels.  Rental gear will be available for those without their own equipment- $10 for a foil or epee, and $10 for a lame.

Below is the link to sign up for the Sunday, March 10 Seacoast Only Team Meet.  Please check your calendars, and if you (or your child) want to compete in this fun and low stress event, sign up soon!

SFC Team Meet – Google Sheets

The only holiday the rest of this season for which we will be closed is Memorial Day, Monday May 27 (a personally important day for me).  There will be no National Training on Sunday, May 26 as well.

We are open for most of the federal holidays since schools & many employers are closed for those, that makes it a perfect evening to fence!

The Fall Term starts on Thursday, September 7 in Manchester, and on Tuesday, September 12 in Rochester. Get ready now by renewing your USA Fencing memberships for the 2023-2024 season! Here is the link: https://www.usafencing.org/membership

I will have a parent’s meeting at 7:00 at both clubs, on Monday, September 11 in Manchester, and on Tuesday 9/12 in Rochester, to go over procedures in the club and answer any questions. The fencer’s meeting is at 7:00 on Wednesday 9/13 in Manchester, and Thursday 9/14 in Rochester.

The current August term will end on Tuesday, August 29 in Rochester, and on Wednesday, August 30 in Manchester.

Please bring your dues payment to the first meeting. Cash is accepted, and checks should be payable to Seacoast Fencing Club. Sorry, but we do not accept credit cards or e-payments.

Fall Dues (September, October, and November)
Children        $380
Youth            $400
Junior            $420
Adult             $420

Manchester Schedule  

Children                          6:00 to 7:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays
Youths                            6:30 to 7:45 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
Juniors and Adults         7:00 to 9:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Foil and epee is fenced every practice.  However, in Manchester, epee fencers’ biggest night is Thursdays, and foil fencers’ biggest night is Wednesdays.  Monday is usually an even mix of foil and epee.

Rochester Schedule

Children                         6:00 to 7:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Youths                           6:30 to 7:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Juniors and Adults        7:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
                                      2:00 to 4:30 pm on Sundays (National Training)

Foil and epee is fenced every practice.  The best turnout for epee is Tuesday, and foil is strong on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

Sunday practices in Rochester will have intensive training and coaching for those who want to prepare for regional and national competitions. We meet every Sunday except on weekends that we host a tournament. Please check the National Training Schedule to see if it is being held- we need six signed up to hold the session.

All Seacoast fencers can come to both the Manchester and Rochester locations if they want to pick up an extra day of fencing (with a new mix of fencers). There is no extra charge. 

As always, we are happy to stay an extra half hour if fencers want more time on the strip!