PVFA Competitive clinic ages 13+

July 28 - August 1
Registration closes July 28, 2025 — in about 6 months

Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy 94 Cottage St, Easthampton, MA 01027 USA Map

Online Payments Not Accepted
Suggested age 13+. At least six months of experience is suggested. This is a demanding clinic that focuses on tactics, training bouts, and a deeper understanding of fencing.


Competitive Clinic: Cost: $375, or $325 with early registration and payment prior to June 1st.


Pay by check or cash at PVFA or online at our website.



Suggested age 13+. At least six months of experience is suggested. (No beginners please).


July 28 to August 1st (Monday - Friday)

9 am o 4 pm each day. Please bring a water bottle and lunch.


This is a much more demanding clinic that

focuses more on tactics, training bouts, and a deeper understanding of

fencing theory. Each day includes a lecture. Lecture topics include

sports psychology, goal setting, terminology, the history of fencing,

etc.  Each student must write a one to two page self evaluation paper

due on Friday morning. All of our top fencers, those who earned national

medals, earned A ratings, college fencing scholarships, and coaching

certifications have credited these clinics for the success. Attending

this clinic each summer is a must for our most dedicated fencers, yet it

is still fun and is recommended for our more casual fencers who just

want to have fun with their friends too.