Novice Program

No experience necessary! No equipment necessary!
The UMass Fencing Novice Program is an intense athletic regimen designed to teach beginners the basics of fencing and get them into the proper physical shape that is required to compete at the collegiate varsity level.
The program lasts from one to two months (4 to 7 weeks), and consists mainly of running, calisthenics, footwork, and basic bladework. You will be trained by the coaches and top-level varsity competitors. UMass Fencing provides all equipment necessary for training and practice purposes.
After the Novice Program has finished, members will integrate with the varsity team and begin training. They will become eligible to compete for varsity seeding and, if successful, can compete for UMass at collegiate competitions.

Novice Schedule

Day	Time	Location
Monday	7-9 PM	Boyden Gym Wrestling room
Tuesday	7-9 PM	Boyden Gym Wrestling room
Wednesday	No Practice;
Thursday	7-9 PM	Boyden Gym Wrestling room
Friday	7-9 PM	Boyden Gym Wrestling room