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 Thursday.

The Point is closed on Friday through Sunday.

  • 6:30 - 9 pm

    Coach Martin, Workout (Footwork and Drills) 45 mins followed by Open Fencing with Assistant Coach Lulu

  • 6:30 - 8 pm

    Coach Rick with Assistant Coaches Charlie and Lulu, Cavaliers

    8 - 9 pm

    Advanced Foil Class; Also open fencing, U of I Collegiate Fencing

  • 6:30 - 7:30 pm

    Coach Michael and Coach Judy, Beginning Fencers

    7:30 - 9:30 pm

    Open Fencing

  • 6:30 - 9 pm

    Coach Michel and Coach Rick, Open Fencing

    7:30 - 9 pm

    Coach Michel and Coach Rick, Advance Recoil


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 Summer).

We accept cash, check or credit card, payable in advance, or on the first day of class.