NCF is usually open from 4:00pm until 8:30pm Monday through Thursday, and from 4-6pm on Friday. Additional hours are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday during the competitive season on an as needed basis.

In the beginning, fencers are directed to classes based on age and size. There are overlapping ages between classes so that the very large or small can be in an appropriate class. As fencers progress, we continuously reassess and when the time is right suggest that the fencer move to a new group to ensure an appropriate training environment. All classes have a group lesson and each fencer will have the opportunity to fence with other members in the group.

During the regular season (late August through May) we offer the following programs at NCF:

Throughout the summer months (June, July, and early August) the following schedule generally applies: