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FAQ
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How do I get started?We LOVE visitors, so just come on in and take look around. You can check out our class structure on the website, but the best way is to stop in and visit the club. You can see first hand what the sport is all about, talk with and watcher fencers, meet the coaches, and discuss the best way for you to get started. Optimal times to visit is during the weeknights between 6 pm - 8 pm. Hours of Operation are 5:30 pm - 8:40 pm Monday thru Fridays and 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturdays. Typically ages 7 - 10 start in our Beginner Classes and progress through in our Youth Classes.
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Do I need to purchase my own equipment?Auburn Fencing Club provides all the necessary fencing equipment free of charge for our Beginner and Adult Classes. After taking the classes, and if you decide to continue with the sport either recreationally or competitively, we'll help you order what's best for you. We also have a large in house inventory stock for your convenience, plus we offer starting packages that are an excellent value to get you started. Equipment sales are available to everyone, not just members.
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What are the benefits of becoming a member?Membership allows you the flexibility to fit fencing into your busy schedule. Members are allowed access to the floor for Open Fencing as many days as you wants. Please check our Calendar page to see which days we are offering Open Fencing. In addition to fencing, members will benefit from free access to the armory, development consultations from coaches, participation in mini in-house tournaments, as well discounted prices for group classes, private lessons, and travel coaching fees.
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Is fencing safe?Fencing is one of the SAFEST sports. Fencing as a sport is not like the movies portray it with sharp blades and deadly blows. Fencing swords are not pointed nor designed to hurt people. The fencers use swords with blunt tips and wear white fencing jackets composed of sevral different materials including cotton, kevlar and polyethylene mesh, which are the most resistant fibers in the world while being very light. Additionally, Auburn Fencing Club maintains strict code of conduct and rules concerning wearing the appropriate fencing attire.
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