Alliance Annual Membership:
September 1 – August 31
Alliance Fencing Academy’s membership is required for all fencers who train at any Alliance location on regular basis. All members are required to list Alliance Fencing Academy as their competition club at all local and national tournaments. Alliance’s yearly membership is valid for one fencing season from September through August 31 of the following year. Membership is not refundable.Membership includes:
- Alliance club affiliation & patch
- Discounts for classes, individual lessons’ packages, fencing camps, seminars and other Alliance activities
- Family discounts
- Free assistance and coaching at Houston area local tournaments such as Junior Olympic Qualifiers, Summer Nationals Qualifiers, SYC, RYC, and ROC (coaching fees applies on Sundays only)
- Unlimited fencing practice at all Alliance locations during the Academy’s operating hours (group and individual lessons are not included).
- Monthly e-newsletter containing information on club, local area, regional, and national news as well as international news
Cost:
$100 / Homeschool
$150 / individual / Youth 5-8
$250 / family / Youth 5-8
$350 / individual / Youth 9-14, Cadet, Junior, Adult
$600 / family
Open Fencing Sessions:
Designed for recreational and competitive Adult and Veteran fencers who would like to attend open fencing sessions only. Includes unlimited open fencing sessions at all Alliance locations. Must be age 21 and older.
Cost:
$100 / month / one Session* per week
$140 / month / two or more Sessions per week
* up to 2 hours each Session
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Youth 5-8 Classes:
Designed for kids ages 5-8 who love “to play with the swords.” Kids will learn basic fencing rules and technique. They will be fencing each other using specially designed youth fencing gear that is lighter and made of plastic, rather than metal. During these classes kids will also play different warm-up games, learn fencing drills, and perform stretching and coordination exercises.
Cost:
$140 / month / 1 Class* per week
$230 / month / 2 Classes per week
$320 / month / 3 Classes per week
* Classes are 1.5 hour long
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Youth 9-10 Classes:
Designed for youth intermediate/advanced fencers (ages 9-10) who would like to continue to learn the sport of fencing and be competitive in local and national events.
Cost:
$270 / month / 2 Classes* + 1-2 Open Fencing** per week
$360 / month / 3 Classes + 1-2 Open Fencing per week
* Classes are 1.5 hour long
** Open Fencing Sessions are 30 min to 1.5 hour long
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Youth 11-14 Classes:
Designed for youth intermediate/advanced fencers (ages 11-14) who would like to continue to learn the sport of fencing and be competitive in local and national events.
Cost:
$360 / month / 2 Classes* per week + 2 Fitness Sessions** + unlimited Open Fencing*** per week
* Classes are 1 hour long
** Fitness Sessions are 30 min long
*** Open Fencing Sessions are 1 to 2 hour long
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Cadet-Junior Classes:
Designed for cadet, junior, adult, and veteran intermediate/advanced fencers who would like to continue to learn the sport of fencing and be competitive in local, national, and international events.
Cost:
$360 / month / 2 Classes* per week + 2 Fitness Sessions** + unlimited Open Fencing*** per week
* Classes are 1 hour long
** Fitness Sessions are 30 min long
*** Open Fencing Sessions are 1 to 2 hour long
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Adult Class:
Designed exclusively for beginner/intermediate fencers (working adults and fencing parents) who would like to learn fencing. For additional classes, open fencing sessions, and/or private lessons please contact us at inform@alliance-fencing-academy.com for more information.
Cost:
$115 / month / 1 Class* per week
* Classes are 1.5 hour long
Homeschool Class:
Exclusively designed for homeschoolers in the Houston area.
Cost:
$135 / month – 1 Class* a week
Classes are 1.5 hour long
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Individual Lessons:
Designed for fencers who would like to improve their individual fencing technique and be competitive in national/international events.
Each lesson is 25-30 minutes long. Coaches may consider combining two lessons into one longer 50-60 minute lesson if needed/requested.
Cost:
$55 / single
$500 / package of 10
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Tournament Coaching Fees:
Coaches’ expenses and fees for competitions are applied and divided equally among the number of Alliance fencers participating in specified local, national, and international tournaments.
Cost:
$75 – $320 / per national tournament, depending on the tournament location, events entered, and number of fencers participating.
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Floor Fee for Visitors:
Designed for experienced fencers who occasionally visit our club and would like to enjoy the sport by sparring with others in open fencing sessions at all Alliance Fencing Academy locations.
Cost:
$25 / one visit (2-3 hours open fencing)
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Individual Lessons & Group Classes for Visitors:
Designed for experienced non-Alliance fencers who occasionally visit our club and would like to take an individual lesson with one of our coaches or to participate in a group lesson.
Cost:
Individual lesson:
$60 / 25-30 minutes,
Group class:
$35 / one hour + open fencing
Classes Schedule:
Youth 5-8
Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Thursday: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Youth 9-10
Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Thursday: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friday: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Youth 11-14
Monday: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cadet – Junior – Adult (ages 15+)
Monday: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Adult Class
Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30
Homeschool
TBA
Equipment/Gear Fees:
Rental
Includes: mask, under arm protector, plastic chest guard, jacket, glove, weapon, and body cord.
Personal fencing gear rental is available for one month only after the completion of the Beginner Course. Then you will need to start buying your own fencing equipment. It’s available at Alliance pro-shop at the Houston location.
$50 / one month
Repair
The repair costs listed below do not include parts.
$15 / epee rewiring
$5 / body cord for 1 end fix and $8 for both ends
$8 / minor repair, diagnostic
Payment Options:
You can pay by check, cash, or credit/debit card. Please make checks payable to “Alliance Fencing Academy” (1117 Upland Drive, Houston, TX, 77043). To pay by credit/debit card please call 713-410-6655. Family deals apply as following: second family member and up – 20% off (doesn’t apply for individual lessons or open fencing fees). All fees are due on the first day of fencing class.
