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Beginner/Intermediate Fencing

Youth Recreation / Fencing -
Fall 2024

Learn the sport of fencing with Minnesota Sword Play. You will learn the basic skills of fencing from guard, basic blocks, and attacks. All equipment and gear will be provided. 

Students will participate in a tournament on the last day and compete for a prize. Students must show up on time for the last day in order to compete. 

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Map/Locations
Locations
Deephaven Elementary
4452 Vine Hill Rd
Deephaven, MN 55391
Instructor

Maria L.A Benford

Sword Play's owner and main coach, Maria Los Angeles Hechavarria Benford, is an Internationally Trained and ranked fencer. She is a member of the United States Fencing Association and teaches fencing at the college of Saint Catherine. Maria served as the President of the U.S.F.A., Minnesota division. Maria has taught and coached fencing to both men and women for more than 15 years and during that time has had many students gain regional distinction. Fencing is a family affair for Maria as she teaches with both her husband Gerald, and daughter Maria. 

45-150-F1

  Maria L.A Benford

Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Tue/Thu, Sep 26 - Oct 31
6:00 - 7:00 PM

  No Class Oct 1, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 22 & Oct 29

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Grades   2nd - 5th
$ 99.00
Fee
45-150-F2

  Maria L.A Benford

Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Tue/Thu, Sep 26 - Oct 31
7:00 - 8:00 PM

  No Class Oct 1, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 22 & Oct 29

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Sa
Grades   5th - 12th
$ 99.00
Fee
45-150-F3

  Maria L.A Benford

Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Thursdays, Nov 7 - Dec 19
6:00 - 7:00 PM

  No Class Nov 28

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Grades   2nd - 5th

Fewer than 5 spots left

$ 99.00
Fee
45-150-F4

  Maria L.A Benford

Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Thursdays, Nov 7 - Dec 19
7:00 - 8:00 PM

  No Class Nov 28

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Tu
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Th
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Sa
Grades   5th - 12th
$ 99.00
Fee