Our Wyncote Fencing Academy
How to Find our Wyncote fencing location
Catering to all fencers, beginner to competitor, youth to adults – our Wyncote location is situated on Glenside Avenue!
Phone
215-264-0121
info@fencefap.com
Address
827 Glenside Avenue, Suite 201
Wyncote, PA, 19095
Our Wyncote Fencing Class Schedules
Classes for Beginners, Intermediates, Novices
* Only Beginner start times are listed, as all levels begin at the same time. Beginners work for 1 hour, Intermediates for 1.5 hours, Novices and Advanced Fencers for 2 hours.
Youth (ages 8-12)
Mon & Wed
- Beginners 4:30-5:30pm
Sat
- Beginners 10:00-11:00am
Cadets (ages 13-16)
Mon & Wed
- Beginners 5:30-6:30pm
Sat
- Beginners Noon-1:00pm
Adults (ages 17+)
Mon & Wed
- Beginners 7:30-8:30pm
Sat
- Beginners Noon-1:00pm
FAMILY CLASS
Sundays at 3:00pm
Class will follow the same structure as the regular mixed level classes with Beginner, Intermediate, Novice, & more advanced fencers. Youth will work with youth, and teens & adults can work together. If you are looking for something you can do together at the same time and place as your kids, this would be the the time!
COMPETITOR TRAINING
Mixed weapon : Tue, Thu & Sat
Youth
Tue & Thu
- 4:30-6:30pm
Sat
- 10:00am-Noon
Cadets/Jrs/Adults
Tue & Thu
- 6:30-8:30pm
Sat
- Noon-2:00pm
EPEE CLASS
Sat
- 1:30-3:30pm
Athletes do their own preparation and drills begin at 2:00pm, followed by bouting at 2:30pm
SABRE CLASS
Sat
- 2:30-4:30pm
Athletes do their own preparation and drills begin at 3:00pm, followed by bouting at 3:30pm
Private Lessons By Appointment
* During pandemic crisis, open bouting limited to FAP-North members only
OPEN BOUTING
Mon-Thu
- After 7:00pm
Sat
- 1:30-5:00pm
Sun
- 2:00-4:30pm
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