Pricing
Weekly memberships. All equipment provided. No long-term contracts.
Stage-Not-Age Advancement
Tier placement is based on skill and readiness, not age or time enrolled. A fast learner moves up fast. Your coach will recommend the right tier for you.
Start Here
New to fencing? Three ways to begin.
Six-Week Fencing Challenge
12 sessions over 6 weeks. All equipment included. Complete the Challenge, and your investment applies to future training.
$368
Summer Camps
Half-day epee for ages 7-13. 9 weeks, May 26 - Aug 7. 12 campers per week with NCF Boulder coaching staff.
$323/week
Membership Tiers
Foundation
Stage 1 - New fencers
$79 /week
- ✓ 1 group session/week
- ✓ 1 private lesson/week
- ✓ All club equipment provided
- ✓ Month-to-month
Development
Stage 2 - Committed fencers - 3-month commitment
$102 /week
- ✓ 2 group sessions/week
- ✓ 1 private lesson/week
- ✓ Personal equipment recommended
Competitive
Stage 3 Invitation only - 6-month commitment
$168 /week
- ✓ 2 group sessions/week
- ✓ 2 private lessons/week
- ✓ Saturday Immersion training
- ✓ Competitive training (Wednesday)
- ✓ Competition support (tournament selection, bout analysis, travel coordination)
Compare Youth Tiers
| Feature | Foundation Stage 1 | Development Stage 2 | Competitive Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group sessions/week | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Private lessons/week | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Saturday Immersion | - | - | ✓ |
| Competitive training | - | - | ✓ |
| Equipment | Club provided | Personal recommended | Personal required |
| Commitment | Month-to-month | 3 months | 6 months |
Open Fencing
Teen & Adult
$52 /week
- ✓ Floor access only - no coaching
- ✓ Capped at 4-6 fencers/session
- ✓ Personal equipment required
Club
Teen & Adult
$61 /week
- ✓ 1 group session/week
- ✓ All club equipment provided for beginners
- ✓ Month-to-month
Performance
Teen & Adult - 3-month commitment
$119 /week
- ✓ 2 group sessions/week
- ✓ 1 private lesson/week
- ✓ Saturday Immersion: paid add-on (swap 1 group session + $48)
- ✓ Personal equipment required
Competitive
Teen & Adult Invitation only - 6-month commitment
$168 /week
- ✓ 2 group sessions/week
- ✓ 2 private lessons/week
- ✓ Saturday Immersion training
- ✓ Competitive training (Wednesday)
- ✓ Competition support (tournament selection, bout analysis, travel coordination)
Drop-in
Open to all
$57 /visit
- ✓ Single session access (group class or open fencing, depending on schedule)
- ✓ No membership required
Compare Adult Tiers
| Feature | Open Fencing Floor access | Club Coached | Performance Serious | Competitive Top-flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group sessions/week | - | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Private lessons/week | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Saturday Immersion | - | - | Available* | ✓ |
| Competitive training | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Commitment | Month-to-month | Month-to-month | 3 months | 6 months |
*Saturday Immersion (3 hours, with Coach Gary) is available to Performance members as a paid add-on: trade one of your weekly group sessions for the Saturday slot, plus a $48 surcharge.
All equipment provided. No experience necessary.
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Annual Prepayment
Pay for 48 weeks, train for 52. That is approximately one month free.
Sibling Discount
2nd child: 10% off. Discounts stack with annual prepayment.
Summer Camps Bundle
2-week bundle adds a 30-min private lesson with Coach Gary or Andrea + a Champion Campers tee. The 4-week Summer Pass adds extra weeks at $276 each.
All Equipment Provided for New Fencers
Mask, jacket, glove, and weapon are included for your First Lesson, the Six-Week Challenge, and Foundation membership. You do not need to purchase any equipment to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in my membership?
Each tier includes a specific number of coached sessions, open fencing access, and all equipment (mask, jacket, glove, weapon) at no extra cost. See the comparison table above for exactly what each tier includes.
Can I change my tier?
Yes. You can move up or down at any time. Your coach will recommend the right tier based on your development.
Is there a contract?
Foundation and most adult tiers are month-to-month with no long-term contract. Youth Development and Adult Performance require a 3-month commitment. Youth Competitive and Adult Competitive require a 6-month commitment.
What is the best way to get started?
Book a complimentary First Lesson. If fencing is a fit, the Six-Week Challenge is a structured 6-week introduction before committing to a weekly membership.
Do you offer family or sibling discounts?
Yes. Second child receives 10% off their weekly rate. Sibling discounts stack with annual prepayment.
What is annual prepayment?
Pay for 48 weeks upfront and train for 52 - approximately one month free. Available for any tier. Combines with sibling discounts.
What about the Six-Week Challenge?
The Six-Week Fencing Challenge is $368 for 12 sessions over 6 weeks - just over $30 per session with nationally recognized coaching. Complete the Challenge, and your investment applies to future training. You are investing in a decision, not paying for a trial.
Ready to Start?
Book your first lesson. Meet Coach Gary, see the facility, and find out which tier is right for you.
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