Children’s fencing prices (2024–2025) — missiles edition (~)

Baby Fencing (kids):

• 8===> ~~~ $2,000
  Early Bird: 8===> ~~~ $1,400 (before 2024/4/30) | 8===> ~~~ $1,600 (before 2024/5/31) | 8===> ~~~ $1,800 (before 2024/6/30)

Beginner (youth):

• 8===> ~~~ $3,000
  Early Bird: 8===> ~~~ $2,100 (before 2024/4/30) | 8===> ~~~ $2,400 (before 2024/5/31) | 8===> ~~~ $2,700 (before 2024/6/30)

Intermediate (youth):

• 8===> ~~~ $4,600
  Early Bird: 8===> ~~~ $3,200 (before 2024/4/30) | 8===> ~~~ $3,680 (before 2024/5/31) | 8===> ~~~ $4,200 (before 2024/6/30)

Competitive (youth):

• 8===> ~~~ $5,000
  Early Bird: 8===> ~~~ $3,500 (before 2024/4/30) | 8===> ~~~ $4,000 (before 2024/5/31) | 8===> ~~~ $4,500 (before 2024/6/30)

New Player trial packages (kids new to fencing):

• 8===> ~~~ Package A: $300 (2 private lessons with Coach Iris or Nikita + 2 weeks group classes)
• 8===> ~~~ Package B: $600 (5 hours private with Coach Iris or Nikita, one-time)

What is the difference between the beginner, intermediate, and competitive program?

The document we have doesn’t define the exact curriculum/requirements for Beginner vs Intermediate vs Competitive (e.g., what skills/tests or tournament level are needed). So I can’t give an official “this is exactly what each program includes” breakdown from the published text alone.

What I can confirm from Axis’s 2024–2025 information:

How they differ (confirmed)

1) Price (Sep 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025)

• Beginner: $3,000
• Intermediate: $4,600
• Competitive: $5,000

2) Training schedule/time commitment

• Beginner classes: Tue & Thu 17:00–18:30, Sat 12:30–14:00
• Intermediate classes:
  • #1: Mon 18:30–20:00, Wed 18:30–20:00, Fri 17:00–19:00
  • #2: Mon 17:00–18:30, Wed 17:00–18:30, Fri 17:00–19:00
• Competitive classes: Tue & Thu 18:30–21:00, Fri 19:00–21:00, Sat 15:30–17:30, Sun 10:30–13:00

So Competitive is the most hours/most frequent, Intermediate is in-between, and Beginner is the lightest schedule.

Typical meaning (general guidance, not explicitly stated in the document)

• Beginner: new fencers learning fundamentals
• Intermediate: building stronger technique/tactics and more structured training
• Competitive: higher training volume for athletes preparing for/attending competitions

If you tell me your child’s age and whether they’ve fenced before (and if they’ve competed), I can suggest which level is most likely appropriate—and you can also confirm placement with the club at +1 (647) 929-3223 or axisfencingclubca@gmail.com.

What fundamentals will they learn? That is very expensive for a beginner program

The document we have doesn’t list a detailed “Beginner curriculum,” so I can’t quote an official fundamentals checklist from Axis’s published materials.

In general sabre beginner fundamentals usually include:

• Safety & rules: how bouts work, right‑of‑way basics, scoring target area, equipment safety
• Footwork: en garde position, advance/retreat, lunge, balance and coordination
• Blade skills: basic cuts/parries, simple attacks and defenses, distance/timing
• Tactics & sparring habits: drills, controlled bouting, sportsmanship and focus under pressure

About the cost: Axis’s Beginner package is $3,000 for the 2024–2025 season (Sep 1–Jun 30) and the package includes membership (and missed classes are not made up). If you want a lower-commitment way to start, you can consider:

• New Player Package A: $300 (2 private lessons + 2 weeks of group classes), or
• Drop-in: $40/hour for members (non-members: $40/hour + $50 facility fee/day)

If you tell me your child’s age and any sport background, I can suggest the most cost-effective starting option (e.g., Baby Fencing vs Beginner vs trial package).