NOTICE: OUR HOURS HAVE CHANGED!! THE NEW HOURS ARE EFFECTIVE STARTING 9/28/18. THE WEBSITE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE NEW HOURS.
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 Coaching Staff, Athletes, and Alumni.
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 AND CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mondays:
- 6-7pm: Youth-14 Foil Class
- 7-8pm: Teen/Adult Foil Class
- 8-10pm: Open Bouting
Tuesdays:
- 6-7pm: Epee Class (Coach approval required for participation)
- 7-8pm: Epee Structured Bouting Class (Coach approval required for participation)
- 8-10pm: Open Bouting
Wednesdays:
- 6-7pm: Youth-14 Foil Class
- 7-8pm: Teen/Adult Foil Class
- 8-10pm: Open Bouting
Thursdays:
- 6-7pm: Saber Class (Coach approval required for participation)
- 7-8pm: Saber Structured Bouting Class (Coach approval required for participation)
- 8-10pm: Open Bouting
Saturdays:
- 1-2pm: Youth-14 Foil Class
- 2-4pm: Open Bouting
Wildcat Fencing Club runs classes 11 months of the year. The Club is closed during the month of July.
STAFF:
Zach Moss – Northwestern University Fencing Team Head Coach
Eric Momberg – Northwestern University Fencing Team Assistant Coach
Steph Chan – Former Northwestern Foil Fencer
Alisha Gomez-Shah – Northwestern Operations Assistant and former Northwestern All-American Saber Fencer
FACILITY:
Wildcat Fencing meets at Patten Gymnasium at 2407 Sheridan Road – https://goo.gl/YyU9D9.
PARKING:
There is parking lot available to the south 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.
| Level/Type | Member Cost | Non-Member Cost | 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/lesson, purchased in pack of 5 | $30/lesson, purchased in pack of 5 | 15-20 Minutes of Individual Instruction |
| Drop-in Class | $40/class | $50/class | 1 Class, Open Fencing |
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.
