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Beginner/Intermediate Fencing


Youth Recreation / Fencing -
Winter/Spring 2026

Learn the sport of fencing with Minnesota Sword Play. Learn basic skills of fencing from guarding, 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 to compete. 

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. 

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  Maria L.A Benford


Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Thursdays, Jan 8 - Feb 12
6:00 - 7:00 PM

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Ages   7 yr. - 18 yr.

$ 99.00
Fee
Registration begins  
Nov. 18th at 8:00 AM
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  Maria L.A Benford


Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Thursdays, Feb 19 - Apr 9
6:00 - 7:00 PM

  No Class Mar 5, Mar 19 & Apr 2


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Ages   7 yr. - 18 yr.

$ 99.00
Fee
Registration begins  
Nov. 18th at 8:00 AM
56-150-F5

  Maria L.A Benford


Deephaven Elementary : West Gym (Wood)
Thursdays, Apr 16 - May 21
6:00 - 7:00 PM

  No Class Apr 23


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Tu
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Sa

Ages   7 yr. - 18 yr.

$ 99.00
Fee
Registration begins  
Nov. 18th at 8:00 AM