Fencing Program for Kids
The IFC is Committed to Youth Development

Enrollment is open for Summer, 2011 Classes

The IFC Fencing Program for Kids (8-16 years old) is organized in four different levels providing its participants with a gradual learning process in a safe environment. Now in its 5th year, the program is headed by coach Ina Harizanova with the help of Illinois Division President and coach Fernando Delgado. The positive atmosphere created by the coaches and the club allows children to learn cooperation and competition, how to win and loose, and how to negotiate possible conflicts with peers.  Participants progress on their own terms from level to level, and find out if fencing is the sport they want to focus on.  The program offers great opportunities for children interested in competing at the local and national level as well as recreational fencing.

For further information please e-mail Ina Harizanova at Ina2H@hotmail.com or call 773.588.6244.

All classes are held at Lions Memorial Park.

To see a slide show of our Fencing Program for Kids, click here.

 Ina officiates at the 2002 Chicago Junior Fencing Festival

This program offers children

  • Structure
  • Teaches self discipline
  • Encourages academic success

We Teach Success
Click on the links below to find out more
Beginners - for students with little or no fencing experience

Beginner Foil - for 7 to 12 year olds.  Saturdays (1:30 - 2:30 PM), from June 11th, 8 sessions.  2 private lessons are included.
Intermediate Classes

Intermediate Epee - This class focuses on epee technique.

  • Tuesdays (7:00 - 8:00 PM), from May 31st, and Saturdays (10:30 AM - 12 PM) and 4 Thursdays.

Intermediate Foil - (Two Classes) This class focuses on technique. Note: Children that have taken an introductory fencing class at any park district are welcome to register. 2 private lessons are included.

  • Tuesdays (5:00 - 6:00 PM), from May 31st, 10 sessions
  • Saturdays (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM), from June 11th, 8 sessions
Advanced Classes
Advanced Foil - Tuesdays (6:00 - 7:00 PM), Thursdays (5:00 - 6:00 PM) and some Saturdays.  8-14 years old. Starts May 31st, 2011
Advanced Epee - Mondays (7:30 - 9:00 PM), Tuesdays (7:45 to 9:00 PM), Saturdays (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM), 8-14 years old. Starts May 31st.
Competitive Classes - for students competing in Local and National Events
Competitive Foil - 12-15 years old.  Mondays and Thursdays (6:00 to 8:00 PM) and some Saturdays (9:30 - 11:00 AM). Starts June 2nd, 2011.
Drop-In Classes
Drop-In Epee - Tuesdays.  Starts November 2nd.