GALVESTON FENCING CLUB
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ABOUT US
Our Story
COVID NEWS!! AS THE COVID SITUATION IMPROVES, PRECAUTIONS ARE CHANGING. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO BE WORN UNDER THE FENCING MASK AT PRACTICE OR LOCAL TOURNAMENTS.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO TAP BLADES RATHER THAN SHAKING HANDS WITH OUR OPPONENTS AT THE END OF EACH BOUT.
Since our founding in 1996, Galveston Fencing Club has offered introductory classes into the sport of fencing, and the opportunity for fencers of all ages and skill levels to meet for fun and friendly competition. We primarily fence epee and foil, but sometimes have saber going on, too. We meet in the gymnasium or cafeteria at O'Connell College Preparatory High School in Galveston, Texas.
Come Visit
HOURS
Mondays
Youth Ages 8-12: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens/Adults:
Open Fencing 7:00pm-9:00pm (Class/Lessons available)
No fencing:
Winter Break
Some Monday Holidays (by member concensus)
Month of July
Some activities at O'Connell may require we move practice to the cafeteria or cancel. We will notify members
COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- Face masks are no longer required to be worn
- At the end of a bout, fencers will salute, approach each other and tap blades
- Hand sanitizer will be available to all fencers at every practice
MEMBERSHIP, PRICING
& DRESS
What Should I Wear to My Class?
All fencers should wear long pants, t-shirt or technical shirt (it can get pretty hot in the jackets) and closed-toes athletic shoes.
$60/semester or $120/year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Students from elementary (age 8) through college/graduate school. Membership includes fencing lessons or classes in epee or foil. This consists of basic positions, movement and individual drills. Open fencing is available after class for youth 13 +. Equipment is available, or we can advise you on the purchase of your own uniforms and weapons. In addition, a minimum of a $29 annual Access membership in USA Fencing is required. This membership level also allows member to fence in local sanctioned tournaments.
$120/semester or $240/year
ADULT (NON-STUDENT) MEMBERSHIP
Adults 18 and older who are not enrolled in school. Membership includes fencing instruction in all weapons, individual drills and open fencing. Equipment is available, but we can advise you on the purchase of your own uniforms and weapons. In addition, a minimum of a $29 annual Access membership in USA Fencing is required. Members planning to fence in local tournaments may enter using the Access membership level.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
Our club has no tournaments planned for the 2023 - 2024 fencing year,but we will let our fencers know about tournaments in the Houston area. We occasionally hold in-class tournaments just for our members.
JEAN LAFFITE CLASSIC
TBA
This is our annual fall tournament for unrated fencers including Youth, Senior and (non-USFA) Novice fencing competitions.
NEOMIA ABBOTT MEMORIAL
TBA
The Neomia Abbott Memorial Fencing Tournament is Texas' only annual women's fencing tournament. This tournament is dedicated to Neomia M. Abbott (January 5, 1922 - January 10, 2005). It normally includes events for all three weapons for novices (fencing less than 1 year), seniors (13 and over) and veterans (40 and over).
THE BUCCANEER
TBA
This is the Galveston Fencing Club's annual spring tournament. The emphasis is on novice, youth and E & Under events... and fun!
CONTACT US
Get in touch with us today to start your membership, sign up for your introductory foil class, or ask any questions you may have.
ADDRESS:
Our physical address:
O'Connell College Preparatory High School
1320 23rd Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Please do not send mail to this address.
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