The Point will be closed after Saturday Cavalier practice on March 20th.  The club will re-open on Monday March 29th.  Enjoy your spring break!

New semester memberships/class fees can be paid in cash or check

2010 schedule:

Tuesday, January 12th- May 11th  6:00-7:30pm  Cavaliers Youth

Thursday, January 21st-March 11th  7:00-8:30pm Fencing IV, V, VI

Saturday January 16th-May 15th 10-11:30am Cavaliers Youth

Monday, February 1st-April 26th 6:30-7:30pm Fencing I, II, III

Saturday March 6th Unclassified Epee Tournament 2pm
Saturday March 6th  Point Epee Open Tournament 5pm

Saturday April 10th Unclassiified Open Foil Tournament 2pm

Saturday April 10th Point Open Foil Tournament 5pm

Saturday May 15th Point Open Foil Tounrament 5pm

Saturday June 19th Point Open Foil Tournament 5pm

Saturday July 17th Point Open Foil Tournament 5pm

Starting January 21, 2010 the Point  will be open on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm for Fencing iv, v, vi with Chris French.  The club may close early this evening (immediately after this class) so please call to check before arriving as the club closing times will remain flexible this evening.  This due to generally low attendance on Thursdays for open fencing, and lack of staff supervision.  Please join us at the Point on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30-9:30pm!

Point Fencing Club & School Competition Schedule

September 2009
Saturday Sept. 19, Point Foil Unclassified Tournament 2pm
Saturday Sept 19, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm
Saturday Sept. 26, Dufour Open Epee Tournament 5pm

October 2009
Saturday Oct. 17, Point Foil Unclassified Tournament 5pm

November 2009
Saturday Nov. 21, Point Foil Unclassified Tournament 2pm
Saturday Nov 21, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

December 2009
Saturday Dec 12, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

January 2010
Saturday Jan. 23, Balcazar Unclassified Foil Tournament 2pm
Saturday Jan 23, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

February 2010
Saturday Feb. 20, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

March 2010
Saturday Mar. 6, Point Epee Unclassified Tournament 2pm
Saturday Mar. 6, Point Epee Open Tournament 5pm

April 2010
Saturday Apr. 10, Point Foil Unclassified Tournament 2pm
Saturday Apr. 10, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

May 2010
Saturday May 15, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

June 2010
Saturday June 19, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

July 2010
Saturday July 17, Point Foil Open Tournament 5pm

The Point Fencing Club & School Membership Form       Date:  ________

Type of Membership:     Collegiate               Community                  Youth                  Family  

    1^st sem                    2^nd sem                         1-year                Summer 

Name:  _______________________________________________

Address:  _____________________________________________

Phone:  __________________Email:  ______________________

Membership payment date received:  _________   By: _________

Community Membership (Non-Parkland or U of Illinois Students)

1^st semester rate (September- December)        $250 plus $50/semester user fee          

2^nd semester rate (January – May)                     $250 plus $50/semester user fee         

1 year community membership                            $500 plus $50 year user fee-Savings of $50

 Collegiate Membership (Parkland or U of I students) 

1^st semester rate (September- December)           $100 plus $25/semester user fee

2^nd semester rate (January – May)                        $100 plus $25/semester user fee

1 year collegiate membership                                   $200 plus $25 year user fee-Savings of $25

 Family Membership (2-4 persons in the same household)

1^st semester rate (September- December)         $400 plus $50/semester user fee          

2^nd semester rate (January – May)                      $400 plus $50/semester user fee         

1 year community membership                             $800 plus $50 year user fee-Savings of $50

 Cavaliers Youth Membership (Up to age 14)

1^st semester rate (September- December)       $175 plus $25/semester user fee

2^nd semester rate (January – May)                    $175 plus $25/semester user fee

1/week instruction rates above; add $100/semester for instruction 2x week

1 year youth membership                             $300 plus $50 year user fee-Savings of $50

1/week instruction rates above; add $150/year for instruction 2x/week

 Special Summer Membership Rates (June/July/August only)  $150 NO USER FEE 

NO OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLY FOR SUMMER MEMBERSHIPS

  Point Fencing Club & School Class Registration Form  Date:  __________

 Circle Membership:     Collegiate         Community            Youth                Family

                            1 st sem               2^nd sem                   1-year                Summer

Name:  _______________________________________________

 Address:  _____________________________________________

 Phone:  ____________________Email:  ____________________

 Class fee if requred/date received:  _________   By:  __________________

*  Youth, collegiate and community memberships include Fencing I, II, III or Cavaliers Youth Program

*  Non-Members pay $100/month for Fencing I II III classes PLUS additional fees for Intro to Bouting and Tactics

 CIRCLE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

»  Fencing I, II, III (12 weeks) Mondays 6:30-7:30pm Feb 1-April 26 {Instructor:  Michael Vitoux} Instruction included in membership

»  Fencing IV, V, VI (8 weeks) Thursdays 7-8:30pm Jan 21- Mar 11  {Instructor:  Chris French} Lame & body cord required for electrical fencing.  Additional fee:  $50.00

»  Cavaliers Youth Program Tuesdays 6-7:30pm  Jan 12- May 11 {Instructors:  Liz Mayerich/Eric Johnson} Youth Membership required.

»  Cavaliers Youth Program Saturdays 10-11:30am  Jan 16- May 15 {Instructors:  Liz Mayerich/Blake Woolley} Youth Membership required.

»  Introduction to Tactics (TBA)  after Introduction to Bouting  {Instructor:  Chris French}  Lame & body cord required for electrical fencing.  Additional Fee: $50.00

Private & semi-private lessons available by arrangement

 The Point Fencing Club and School

500 N. Walnut, Champaign, IL  61820 (217) 351-5838  pointfc@att.net

2nd semester instruction begins 2010 @ The Point Fencing Club & School

You may print membership or class registration forms on-line from this site. Checks, cash or PayPal are accepted.  All classes are available with paid semester or annual membership. See extra fees below that apply for Intro Bouting, and Tactics.

Mondays: Fencing I II III (for beginners ages 14 and up) 6:30-7:30 February 1 through April 26. Instructor Michael Vitoux.

Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm: Cavalier Youth Program (for youth ages 8-14) January12-May 11  Coaches: Liz Mayerich, Eric Johnson, Blake Woolley.  Cavalier fencers may choose to attend  Tuesday AND/OR Saturday sessions.

Thursdays: Introduction to Bouting (Fencing IV V VI) 7:00-8:30pm. January 21- March 11.   Instructor Chris French. Electric equipment (lame & body cord) required.  Cost: $50 to Chris French.

Thursdays:  Introduction to Tactics 7:00-8:30pm. Dates:   TBA  following Introduction to Bouting.  Instructor Chris French.  Electric equipment (lame & body cord) required.  Cost:  $50 to Chris French.

Saturdays  10:00-11:30am:  Cavalier Youth Program (for youth ages 8-14) January16-May 15.  Coaches: Liz Mayerich, Eric Johnson, Blake Woolley.  Cavalier fencers may choose to attend  Tuesday AND/OR Saturday sessions.

Lesson coupons are available NOW for Coach Emara Lessons.

Coach Elsayed Emara of the Peoria Fencing Academy offers private lessons @ The Point on Fridays between 6:00 and 9:00pm.  The following Fridays Coach Emara will be in Champaign at the Point to offer private instruction in foil or epee:  January 29, February 19 & 26, March 12

»  YOU MUST PREPAY FOR ALL LESSONS BY PURCHASING LESSON COUPONS FROM THE POINT STAFF PRIOR TO THE LESSON.

»  NO MONEY WILL BE TAKEN BY COACH EMARA ON THE DAY OF THE LESSON AND ALL LESSONS TIMES WILL BE PRE-RESERVED ON THE SCHEDULE BULLETIN BOARD AT THE POINT.

»  COACH EMARA REQUESTS THAT ALL PAYMENTS BE MADE IN CASH WHEN PURCHASING LESSON COUPONS.

Contact Coach Emara if you cannot make your scheduled lesson:

peoriafencing@ yahoo.com 309-868-2736

* Lesson coupons are $30 for 20 minute lesson.

* You must purchase your lesson coupon prior to the lesson from Point staff

* You must sign-up on the bulletin board schedule for your lesson time.

Non-Members of the Point Fencing Club & School, must pay $10.00 floor fee to The Point for each lesson session

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The Point Fencing Club & School
500 N. Walnut
Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 351-5838

pointfc@att.net

Info @:   www.thepointfencingclub.com

Club Hours:  Mon, Tues, Wed & Friday  6:30 to 9:30pm