General Info, Classes, Fees, etc.
Club Sessions: During the
school
year, IWFC meets on Monday and
Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 at Smithfield
High School's gym. If the gym is unavailable, we meet in the
cafeteria instead.
All three
weapons and all levels of experience -- including none! -- are
welcome. We request that all fencers be at least ten years
old. IWFC is a member club of the
US Fencing Association.
Vicki Hanes is the coach of both IWFC and its extension,
the Poquoson
Fencing Club. She is a member of the US Fencing Coaches
Association and of the USFA. She has been certified
to teach
both foil and saber by the USFA and
has competitive
experience in all three weapons.
Photo by Ben Andrus
NOTE: When the school is closed to
students,
we do not meet that night. Please keep an eye on the schedule page as school
holidays and in-service days are indicated as 'no fencing' days.
We also do not meet if Isle of Wight schools are closed or are
dismissed early due to weather or some unforeseen
event.
In the event of an early closing, every attempt is made
to update the website and/or email the club membership as soon as
possible. However, it is not always possible to reach everyone due to
individuals' access to email and the Internet during the day.
Please use caution and common sense and keep in mind that weather
inland is often very different than it is just a few miles closer to
the water.
Classes: Beginners
classes are held throughout the year, some during regular club
sessions, some at locations and times outside regular club meetings.
Classes are posted here along with location and fees. Purchasing the
required equipment is covered
during the first
class. (Please be aware that class fees may vary from one
class to the next due to the location of the class and any costs
associated with said location.)
Upcoming classes:
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The Poquoson Parks & Rec deparment will be
offering a beginners
class from July 13 through September 21. Sessions will be
Sunday evenings from 5:00 to
6:00 at the Poquoson
Primary School.
Contact Parks
and Rec to register.
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The Poquoson Parks & Rec Department will be
offering an intermediate
class from July 13 through September 7. Sessions will be
Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00
at the Poquoson
Primary School.
Contact Parks
and Rec to register.
Dues and Fees Effective August 1,
2007:
Membership in IWFC includes
membership in the
Poquoson Fencing Club and entitles IWFC members to participate in PFC
practices as well as vice versa.
Individual dues - due at the beginning of the month:
Family dues - due at the beginning of the month:
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$25 if no one is a USFA member
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$20 if one person is a USFA member
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$15 if two or more are USFA members
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The family rate applies to immediate family members
only
Floor fees - due at the time of the visit:
Private lessons - due at the time of the lesson:
Armory work - due when the equipment is turned in for
work:
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Foil/epee rewire: $7/blade only,
$10/complete
weapon. Includes wire only, other parts are extra if
needed.
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Foil/epee troubleshoot and repair (excluding
rewire): $5 Parts are extra if needed.
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Cut tang down for pistol grip: $2
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Stencil name on knickers or jacket: $15
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Alter lamé (take in the sides):
$10
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Paint mask: $25 for a solid color, $35 and
up for designs
Purchasing new equipment:
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Orders are done on the first and third Mondays of
the month
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Your cost is the catalog price of the items you're
ordering, no shipping or handling
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Payment is due at the time you place the order
(either turn in payment at the club or pay online)
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Equipment must be picked up within one month of
being ordered. Equipment that is not
picked up will be charged a $5 per month storage fee, due upon claiming
the equipment.
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Although most orders are currently done through Absolute,
if you want to order something from a different vendor, check with the
club first. If we can make a discount arrangement
with them, we'll be happy to order it for you so you don't have to pay
shipping and handling.
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