Summer and Winter Clinics 2025
In addition to our normal classes, PVFA offers intensive clinics in the summer and winter.
Save money by registering for summer clinics prior to June 1st.
Summer Clinic - Youth - Ages 10-12.
July 14-18 (9 am to 3 pm)
Register
Pay Here or with cash or check at PVFA.
Summer Clinic - Competitive. Ages 13+
July 28 - August 1 (9 am to 4 pm)
Register
Pay Here or with cash or check at PVFA.
Winter Clinic - Ages 10 - adult
December 27 through 30 ( 1 pm to 6 pm)
Register
Pay Here or with cash or check at PVFA.
Detailed Clinic Information:
For all sessions:
Enrollment is limited requires a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 16 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 (except Youth Clinics). 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.
Please print and fill out the following forms and bring them with you for your first session if you are a new student.
Contact Form
Waiver
Consent to Treat Minor Form (if student is under 18)
To register, you use the links to the askfred website.
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 through our online store or pay by check at PVFA.
Mail checks made payable to "PVFA" to:
PVFA
94 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Youth Clinic: Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment prior to June 1st. At least one month of fencing experience is required. Suggested ages 10-12. 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. 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. Experienced fencers will be working on improving technical skills. There will be warm-up exercises, games, footwork practice, and drills, and bouting.
Competitive Clinic: Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment prior to June 1st. Suggested age 13+. At least six months of experience is suggested. (No complete beginners please). This is a much more demanding clinic that focuses more on tactics, training bouts, and a deeper understanding of fencing theory. Each day includes a lecture. Lecture topics include sports psychology, goal setting, terminology, the history of fencing, etc. Each student must write a one to two page self evaluation paper due on Friday morning. All of our top fencers, those who earned national medals, earned A ratings, college fencing scholarships, and coaching certifications have credited these clinics for the success. Attending this clinic each summer is a must for our most dedicated fencers, yet it is still fun and is recommended for our more casual fencers who just want to have fun with their friends too.
What fencers have said about the PVFA Competitive 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.
Winter Clinic-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. Kids and adults welcomed! Beginners welcomed! Foil, epee, and saber fencing are all practiced during this clinic.
-------------
In addition to our normal classes, PVFA offers intensive clinics in the summer and winter.
Save money by registering for summer clinics prior to June 1st.
Summer Clinic - Youth - Ages 10-12.
July 14-18 (9 am to 3 pm)
Register
Pay Here or with cash or check at PVFA.
Summer Clinic - Competitive. Ages 13+
July 28 - August 1 (9 am to 4 pm)
Register
Pay Here or with cash or check at PVFA.
Winter Clinic - Ages 10 - adult
December 27 through 30 ( 1 pm to 6 pm)
Register
Pay Here or with cash or check at PVFA.
Detailed Clinic Information:
For all sessions:
Enrollment is limited requires a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 16 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 (except Youth Clinics). 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.
Please print and fill out the following forms and bring them with you for your first session if you are a new student.
Contact Form
Waiver
Consent to Treat Minor Form (if student is under 18)
To register, you use the links to the askfred website.
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 through our online store or pay by check at PVFA.
Mail checks made payable to "PVFA" to:
PVFA
94 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Youth Clinic: Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment prior to June 1st. At least one month of fencing experience is required. Suggested ages 10-12. 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. 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. Experienced fencers will be working on improving technical skills. There will be warm-up exercises, games, footwork practice, and drills, and bouting.
Competitive Clinic: Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment prior to June 1st. Suggested age 13+. At least six months of experience is suggested. (No complete beginners please). This is a much more demanding clinic that focuses more on tactics, training bouts, and a deeper understanding of fencing theory. Each day includes a lecture. Lecture topics include sports psychology, goal setting, terminology, the history of fencing, etc. Each student must write a one to two page self evaluation paper due on Friday morning. All of our top fencers, those who earned national medals, earned A ratings, college fencing scholarships, and coaching certifications have credited these clinics for the success. Attending this clinic each summer is a must for our most dedicated fencers, yet it is still fun and is recommended for our more casual fencers who just want to have fun with their friends too.
What fencers have said about the PVFA Competitive 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.
Winter Clinic-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. Kids and adults welcomed! Beginners welcomed! Foil, epee, and saber fencing are all practiced during this clinic.
-------------