Wildcat Fencing Club is the Northwestern University-affiliated Fencing Club for Chicagoland communities. Classes, practices, and camps are held on the Evanston Campus of Northwestern University. The club is run by the Northwestern University Fencing Team Coaching Staff, including Zach Moss, Eric Momberg, and Luther Clement.
Whether you are brand new to fencing and just want to try it out or are an experienced competitor looking to take your game to the next level, Wildcat Fencing Club is for you! Open to any and all.
CLUB HOURS:
Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday
| Weapon/group | 6pm-7pm | 7pm-8pm | 8pm-9pm |
| Foil | Youth class (Y14*) | Y14* Bouting | Teen/Adult Class |
| Saber | Mixed Age Class | Bouting | |
| Epee | Mixed Age Class | Bouting |
*Y14 = Ages 14 and under
Saturday
| Weapon/Group | 9am-10am | 10am-11am | 11am-12pm | 12pm-1pm |
| Foil | Youth class (Y14*) | Y14* Bouting | Teen/Adult Class | Teen/Adult Bouting |
| Saber | Mixed Age Class | Bouting | ||
| Epee | Mixed Age Class | Bouting |
*Y14 = Ages 14 and under
Wildcat Fencing Club runs classes 11 months of the year. The Club is closed during the month of July.
STAFF:
Zach Moss – Northwestern Fencing Head Coach.
Eric Momberg – Northwestern Fencing Assistant Coach.
Luther Clement – Northwestern Fencing Assistant Coach.
FACILITY:
640 Lincoln Street – https://goo.gl/4stTZr. The building is located on the corner of Lincoln Street and Orrington Avenue. Please enter through the Lincoln Street entrance.
PARKING:
There is parking lot available to the east side of the building for parking. Street parking is also available.
EQUIPMENT:
We have fencing attire available to borrow if needed. Please wear sneakers and long pants. No shorts permitted for safety reasons. A water bottle is also recommended.
REGISTRATION:
To sign up for a non-member montly class package, you can click here – Sign up Now! If you have questions or would like to sign up for a membership as well as monthly class packs, please email wildcatfencingclub@gmail.com.
COSTS:
Membership Costs: $300/year
Membership provides discounted class and lesson fees.
| Costs | Member | Non-Member | Included |
| Starter | $110/mo | $160/mo | 1 Class per Week, Open Fencing |
| Advanced | $175/mo | $285/mo | Unlimited Classes, Open Fencing |
| Open Fencing | Free | $50/mo or $10/day | 2 Hours of Open Bouting |
| Lessons | $20 | $30 | 15-20 Minutes of Individual Instruction |
| Drop-in Class | $40 | $50 | 1 Class, Open Fencing |
*All prices are monthly except, Lessons and Drop-in Classes
As a US Fencing Member Club, all participants are required to have a US Fencing Membership. Memberships can be purchased online at http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698114-individual-membership. They are yearly memberships and cost $10 per year for a Non-Competitive Membership and $70 per year for a Competitive Membership.
