Built to Fence: Girls Fencing Program - Epic Fencing Club

Calling all girls ages 8-13! Join Girls Forward for a FREE 6-session intro to fencing program at Epic on Saturdays from 1:45-3:30pm!
About this Event

Built to Fence is a free 6-session program designed for girls ages 8-13, regardless of their skill level. This inclusive and welcoming program aims to inspire and empower young girls to become lifelong movers by providing a supportive environment where they can explore introductory fencing skills (delivered by EPIC Fencing Club coaches) and mental skills curriculum (delivered by Girls Forward Role Models, women ages 21+).

FULL PROGRAM DETAILS (READ EVERYTHING!):

When:

• Saturdays, for 6 sessions: October 24, 31, November 7, 12, 21, December 5 (no session on November 28)
• AND a fun tournament on Saturday December 12 (more details will be shared a few weeks beforehand)

Time: 2:00-3:30pm (arrive 1:45pm to check-in for each session)

Where: EPIC Fencing Club (3309 9 St. E, Calgary, AB)

What To Bring/Wear:

• Water bottle (ideally labelled with participant's name)
• Active/comfortable clothing (NO SHORTS - MUST WEAR PANTS TO COVER LEGS FOR SAFETY REASONS)
• Running shoes / sneakers (no sandals, crocs, or boots)

What's Included:

• Weekly snack
• Girls Forward T-Shirt
• Fencing equipment to borrow during session, fun activities, and mental skills curriculum workbook

Who: Girls ages 8-13 year olds, any skill level (no previous fencing experience required)

• Parents/loved ones are permitted to wait in the lobby during the session

Cost: FREE thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart and Silver Gummy Foundation!

• Please consider to Girls Forward Foundation to keep program like this running!

If you have questions, please email [email protected]

If you or the person you are registering needs additional support or if there's anything we should know ahead of time, please email us to let us know: [email protected]