Follow our step-by-step registration guide below to get started.
STEP ONE
For insurance purposes, everyone interested in fencing at The Point must obtain a United States Fencing Association (USFA) Non-competitive membership online from USFA.
All participants at The Point Fencing Club & School MUST obtain a US Fencing membership.
This membership is required for insurance purposes for any participant in a group or private lesson, club sponsored tournament, or open fencing participation.
STEP TWO
Once you obtain a USFA Membership, you will select your membership option with The Point.
The Point Membership options include Collegiate, Community, Cavalier (youth), Family, or Summer, and the following:
Access to permanent facility with electric scoring machines and three regulation-size grounded fencing strips
Access to Beginning Fencing or Cavalier Youth group fencing classes
Access to all fencing equipment and personal protective gear
Access to private instructors, facility, and equipment
Access to discounts on equipment and fencing gear purchases
STEP THREE
Members who have previously taken a class at The Point (or elsewhere) may select to participate in Open Fencing with other members, or private lessons. Members who have not taken a class, or would like to continue their training, may sign up for specific classes.
Classes are available Monday through Friday.
Please see the full Fall 2026 Schedule and Coaching Assignments below.
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7 - 8 pm: Footwork
Coach Martin and Ray
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6:30 - 7:30 pm: Cavaliers
Coaches Charlie & Aadi
7:30 - 9 pm: Sabre & Foil Open Fencing
Coach Charlie
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7 pm: Beginning Epee
Coach Ray, Rick, and Judy
Urbana Park District Programming
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6:30 - 7:30 pm: Cavaliers
Coaches Charlie & Aadi
7:30 - 9 pm: Epee Open Fencing
Coaches Aadi & Nick
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6:30 - 8 pm:
Park District
Beginning Youth
Coaches Martin & Michel
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No formal club activity schedules.
Fencing Illini Practice (open to all members):
1 - 4 pm
Includes Open Fencing
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No formal club activity scheduled.
Fencing Illini Practice (open to all members)
STEP FOUR
All members must complete the required forms.
All required forms must be completed and presented with registration fees prior to the start of class or on the first day of class.
Membership to The Point must be paid each season: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
We accept cash, check or credit card, payable in advance, or on the first day of class.
