About BFC
Where We Fence
We meet at the Boys and Girls Club
Lincoln Street
311 S. Lincoln St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
What We Offer
The BFC does Olympic-style sport fencing as governed by the United States Fencing Association (USFA). We currently teach one weapon: epee. This is not self-defense or reenactment but a modern sport with electronic scoring. Adults and children age 12 and up can participate.
The BFC provides all the fencing equipment needed to begin fencing. We encourage you to consult our coaches or more experienced fencers before you buy gear. Please wear comfortable sports clothes (it gets hot under the fencing jackets!), including long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Fencing is a very safe sport, and we at BFC take safety seriously. The club provides protective equipment to all members, and the weapons and scoring equipment are tested regularly to insure they remain in good working order. We also teach all new members how to behave and fence in a safe manner to promote an accident-free club environment. All coaches and adult volunteers are professional members of the USFA and have passed a background check. Coaches have completed the U.S. Olympic Committee’s SafeSport training.
Classes
BFC offers 3 classes:
Beginning fencing 1 & 2-- Beginning fencing is an 16-week introduction to sport fencing for people who have little or no fencing experience. It is broken up into two 8-week classes (Beginning 1 and Beginning 2). New fencers can start Beginning 1 in August and January. Promotion to Club fencing is dependent on a student's progression and at the discretion of the coaches. Meets once weekly.
Club fencing-- This class is for fencers of all levels. Classes consist of 1 hour of coached drills and practice followed by supervised open bouting. Meets twice weekly.
Advanced/Competition fencing-- This class is for fencers preparing for competition and fencers who wish to drill more advanced techniques. Approval from the BFC head coach is required to join this class. Meets twice weekly.
Registration
To register for BCF, please complete the following steps:
1. Join or renew your USA Fencing membership for the 2024-2025 season:
- NEW Beginning Fencers may join for 90 days at the free trial level: Click here for the form. Please print a copy and bring it to class.
- Returning fencers must join at a minimum of the $29 “Access” level. (See https://www.usafencing.org/membership for information; you must create an account to join). Note your membership number for step 2.
2. Fill out the 2024-2025 BFC registration form.
3. Print and sign the BFC Release Form (we will also have paper copies at the class. Not required if you filled one out this season).
4. Session fees can be paid at the first class meeting by check (preferred), cash, credit/debit card, or in advance via paypal, or venmo.
Schedule
Tuesdays
Beginning Fencing 1
7:00
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8:00 PM
Event Details
Tuesdays
Beginning Fencing 1
$120 per 8 week class, all equipment provided
Spring Session: Jan. 21-March 11
7:00
-
8:00 PM
Tuesdays
Beginning Fencing 2
7:00
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8:00 PM
Event Details
Tuesdays
Beginning Fencing 2
$120 per 8 week class, all equipment provided
Spring Session: March 25-May 20
7:00
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8:00 PM
Tues. & Thurs.
Club Fencing
7:00
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9:00 PM
Event Details
Tues. & Thurs.
Club Fencing
$200 per session + $20 uniform rental (if required)
Fall 2: Oct. 22- Dec. 19
Spring 1: Jan. 14- March 13
Spring 2: March 25-May 22
Summer: June...
7:00
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9:00 PM
Tues. & Thurs.
Advanced/Competition Fencing
9:00
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10:00 PM
Event Details
Tues. & Thurs.
Advanced/Competition Fencing
$75 per session (coach approval required)
Fall 2: Oct. 22- Dec. 19
Spring 1: Jan. 14- March 13
Spring 2: March 25-May 22
Summer: June 3-July 31
9:00
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10:00 PM
Coaches
Head coach Jason Dazey is a founding member of the Bloomington Fencing Club. He has been involved in fencing since 1997 and has been coaching since 2005. Jason attended the U.S. Fencing Coaches College for epee and saber. At the BFC, Jason coaches epee classes for beginning and advanced fencers. He hopes that his love of fencing is contagious and can inspire his students to get the most out of this sport. When not fencing Jason enjoys reading, cooking, and playing card games. Jason is on the BFC Board of Directors and currently serves as the BFC President.
Andrew Asher took up fencing with his son in 2011 and was immediately hooked on the sport. He began fencing competitively in 2012 and joined BFC after moving to Bloomington in 2013. He has coached beginning epee at West Branch Fencers (Lewisburg, PA) and at BFC, and he is BFC's substitute epee coach. Andrew is an advocate of fencing as a lifelong sport and considers fencing an excellent sport to learn as an adult of any age. Andrew is a member of BFC Board of Directors and is also the faculty advisor for the Indiana University Fencing Club.
Jacqui Sorg began fencing in 2012 at The College of William and Mary. She has been fencing with the BFC since 2016 and has coached beginning fencers both at the BFC and at small clinics in Williamsburg and Bloomington. She believes everyone can find a unique satisfaction in the sport of fencing and learn something new about themselves at the same time. She is currently a graduate student at IU and can easily be roped into critiques of Star Wars lightsaber battles. Jacqui is a member of the BFC Board of Directors.
Contact Us
Bloomington Fencing Club
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