Fencing Program for Kids
The IFC is Committed to Youth Development

Enrollment is open for Spring 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.

This program offers children

• Structure
• Teaches self discipline
• Encourages academic success

We Teach Success

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• Beginner Foil - Mondays (6:00 - 7:00 PM) - 7-12 years old. 9 weeks, from March 31st.

• Intermediate Foil - Tuesdays (5:00 - 6:00 PM) - 8-12 years old.  This class focuses on technique. 14 weeks, from March 25th. Note: Children that have taken an introductory fencing class at any park district are welcome to register.

• Advanced Classes
  • NEW! Intermediate Epee - Tuesdays (7:30 - 8:45 PM), from March 25th.
  • Advanced Foil - Tuesdays (6:00 - 7:30 PM) and some Saturdays (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) 9-16 years old. Starts March 25th.
• Competitive Classes
  • Competitive Epee - Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 12-15 years old.  Starts March 24th.
  • Competitive Foil - this class is for students competing in Local and National events.  Starts March 24th.