In addition to our normal classes, PVFA will be having week long clinics in 2020.
Spring Break Clinic - April 20th through 24th (cancelled)
Summer Clinic - July 6th through 10th (cancelled)
Winter Clinic - December 27th through 30th (cancelled)
Hours are from 9 am to 4 pm for Spring and Summer Clinics and 1 pm to 6 pm for Winter Clinic.
For all sessions:
Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 14 students per session. Current PVFA fencers who do not meet the minimum age requirements may be considered for enrollment depending on their experience. There will be a 1 hour break for lunch. Fencers will be expected to bring their own food. Water will be available but fencers must bring refillable water bottles. Students need to bring a t-shirt or two each day and sweat pants (or better yet fencing knickers). Boys will need to wear a protective cup. PVFA will provide the rest of the necessary fencing equipment for those who need to borrow equipment. Note: Children must behave appropriately at all times, must pay attention to the coaches' directions, and follow the safety rules. Disruptive, disrespectful, or otherwise misbehaving children may be asked to be brought home, and no refund will be given should this occur.
Spring and Summer Clinics -Spring and Summer sessions Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment. Early payment deadline for Spring Clinic is April 1st and for the Summer clinic it is June 1st. No experience is required. Suggested ages 11+. These classes make a great introduction to fencing and are also very good for current fencers looking to improve their skills or try all three weapons. We've taught these classes for several years now and can say from experience that they are a lot of fun. Equipment is available at the club to use, but we suggest students use their own equipment if possible. The focus for newer fencers will be on learning fundamental skills as well as physical conditioning. Experienced fencers will be working on improving technical skills and gaining tactical awareness. Mornings will focus on warm-up exercises, games, footwork practice, and drills. Afternoon sessions will begin with warm-ups, then move to technical and tactical group lessons, and bouting.
Winter Session -Four days between Christmas and New Years. $180. Winter Session differs from the summer clinics in that it is during the afternoons from 1 pm till 6 pm. Fencers may attend at $60 per day if unable to commit to the full 4 day clinic.
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To register, you use the links to the askfred website below.
When registering a new fencer on askfred for the first time, you will be asked for a Division and a Club. Select "Connecticut" for the Division, and Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy (CT) for the club.
You can pay online through our online store or pay by check at PVFA.
Mail checks made payable to "PVFA" to:
PVFA
94 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
Register for Winter Clinic here.
Pay for the Winter Clinic here.
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What fencers have said about the PVFA clinics:
“I was able to push myself and somehow draw upon energy when it seemed as though I had none...I made a mental and psychological leap.” --Mariam I.
“After surviving (if somewhat narrowly) all that this week has thrown at me so far, I'm feeling just a tad more fearless and confident than I was at the beginning.” Rachel M.
“Although speed training and weight work helped me a great deal physically, training bouts and deliberate play were what really changed the picture for me. The training bouts helped open my eyes to something I had not understood before about fencing.” Alex D.
Spring Break Clinic - April 20th through 24th (cancelled)
Summer Clinic - July 6th through 10th (cancelled)
Winter Clinic - December 27th through 30th (cancelled)
Hours are from 9 am to 4 pm for Spring and Summer Clinics and 1 pm to 6 pm for Winter Clinic.
For all sessions:
Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 14 students per session. Current PVFA fencers who do not meet the minimum age requirements may be considered for enrollment depending on their experience. There will be a 1 hour break for lunch. Fencers will be expected to bring their own food. Water will be available but fencers must bring refillable water bottles. Students need to bring a t-shirt or two each day and sweat pants (or better yet fencing knickers). Boys will need to wear a protective cup. PVFA will provide the rest of the necessary fencing equipment for those who need to borrow equipment. Note: Children must behave appropriately at all times, must pay attention to the coaches' directions, and follow the safety rules. Disruptive, disrespectful, or otherwise misbehaving children may be asked to be brought home, and no refund will be given should this occur.
Spring and Summer Clinics -Spring and Summer sessions Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment. Early payment deadline for Spring Clinic is April 1st and for the Summer clinic it is June 1st. No experience is required. Suggested ages 11+. These classes make a great introduction to fencing and are also very good for current fencers looking to improve their skills or try all three weapons. We've taught these classes for several years now and can say from experience that they are a lot of fun. Equipment is available at the club to use, but we suggest students use their own equipment if possible. The focus for newer fencers will be on learning fundamental skills as well as physical conditioning. Experienced fencers will be working on improving technical skills and gaining tactical awareness. Mornings will focus on warm-up exercises, games, footwork practice, and drills. Afternoon sessions will begin with warm-ups, then move to technical and tactical group lessons, and bouting.
Winter Session -Four days between Christmas and New Years. $180. Winter Session differs from the summer clinics in that it is during the afternoons from 1 pm till 6 pm. Fencers may attend at $60 per day if unable to commit to the full 4 day clinic.
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To register, you use the links to the askfred website below.
When registering a new fencer on askfred for the first time, you will be asked for a Division and a Club. Select "Connecticut" for the Division, and Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy (CT) for the club.
You can pay online through our online store or pay by check at PVFA.
Mail checks made payable to "PVFA" to:
PVFA
94 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
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Spring
--------
Summer
-------
Winter
Register for Winter Clinic here.
Pay for the Winter Clinic here.
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What fencers have said about the PVFA clinics:
“I was able to push myself and somehow draw upon energy when it seemed as though I had none...I made a mental and psychological leap.” --Mariam I.
“After surviving (if somewhat narrowly) all that this week has thrown at me so far, I'm feeling just a tad more fearless and confident than I was at the beginning.” Rachel M.
“Although speed training and weight work helped me a great deal physically, training bouts and deliberate play were what really changed the picture for me. The training bouts helped open my eyes to something I had not understood before about fencing.” Alex D.