Fence The Bay is dedicated to helping Middle and High schools create and grow fencing programs across the Bay Area. We provide equipment, education, logistics, and community support to ensure each program can thrive long-term. We help students build connections, develop confidence, learn discipline, and practice teamwork through fencing.
Fencing is the modern Olympic sport of fighting with blades. It is the only Olympic combat sport with no weight-class. It is a fast paced, highly strategic match between two opponents using one of three weapons, the foil, epee, or saber. Fence The Bay programs use the Epee.
In Epee matches, the object is to touch your opponent with the tip of your weapon. A valid touch is considered one point. The fencers wear protective equipment and use hit-recording weapons with flat tips. Teams compete against each other in a relay style match with the goals of reaching five points or possessing the highest score at the end of three minutes of play.
Fencing rewards patience, strategic thinking, discipline, and resilience. It is a sport for everyone, athletes, artists, and thinkers.
We partner with students, teachers and administrators to start fencing programs at their middle or high school
Fence The Bay is a one-stop-shop for all things fencing! Our talented team of program advisors provide safety equipment, scoring equipment, coaching, competition, and anything else a fencing program might need. All at no cost to the school
We facilitate competition between programs as part of our commitment to a positive student-athlete experience. And provide volunteer opportunities for high school fencers and program alumni to mentor our new fencers.
Fencing is a unique sport, it can be incredibly difficult for interested programs to navigate the complex world of fencing. Fence The Bay’s dedicated advisors have combined 100+ years of experience in cutting through red tape, developing independent programs, and creating a meaningful experience for athletes. In addition, partnering with Fence The Bay provides your team access our community of other programs. Finally, Fence The Bay provides equipment and supplies free of charge to your club, which allows you to spend your team’s hard-earned money on things that make your experience better.
Fence The Bay provides equipment, coaching, competitions, and long-term support at no cost to schools. Whether you want to start a program, support our mission, or get involved, your action helps students gain confidence, discipline, and community through fencing.
