Club Members

  • Minimum age: 8
  • Monday to Saturday, during any Open Fencing time blocks (see the Schedule page for more details)
  • $50 per month for an individual
  • $25 per month for each additional family member
  • $10 floor fee (one night only)
  • Competitive discount:  $5 off per month (limit one per family, NOT combinable with the military discount)
  • Military discount:  $5 off per month (limit one per family, NOT combinable with the competitive discount)
  • A-rated fencer discount:  NO MONTHLY DUES
Club members (those that finish our beginner classes or join the club with sufficient experience) participate in whichever open fencing time blocks in the club's schedule that they choose. Members must have their own protective gear and weapon within two months of joining the club (for more information see our Equipment Guide). Club members have access to electric scoring equipment, weapon-specific intermediate classes (for an additional fee) and personal lessons with any available coaches.

USA Fencing Membership

All participants at Tidewater Fencing Club (Club Members, Beginner Class students, Introductory Class Students, or guest fencers) MUST be current members of USA Fencing. USA Fencing membership is required for insurance purposes. The memberships may be purchased directly from USA Fencing. The most relevant membership levels are:
  • USA Fencing Trial Membership (90 days only)
    • Free, one-time use. Expires 90 days after signing.
    • Allows for participation in TFC practices and classes for 90 days from date of signature
    • Secondary medical & accident insurance
    • Athletes that wish to participate in any club activities after the Trial Membership expires must purchase an Access level membership or higher.
    • Apply for a Trial Membership with this form
  • Access
    •  $29 per athlete, per season
    • Allows for participation in TFC practices and classes
    • Allows for participation in all local tournaments and divisional qualifiers
    • Secondary medical & accident insurance
    • Right to Vote in USA Fencing Elections
  • Competitive
    • $99 per person, per season
    • Allows for participation in TFC Club practices and classes
    • Allows for participation in all local tournaments and divisional qualifiers
    • Allows for participation in all Regional/National Tournaments
    • Secondary medical & accident insurance
    • Right to Vote in USA Fencing Elections
    • Yearly USA Fencing Magazine Subscription
Introductory Class and Beginner Class students should apply for a USA Fencing Trial membership. The "Access" membership is the minimum membership level necessary for participation in club activities after the Trial Membership expires.