Tim Glass looks good standing up there, doesn't he?
IFC fencer Tim Glass won the 50-59
Mens' Epee Event at the USFA's
2006 Summer Nationals
We are the dancing elves of the Illinois Fencers Club The faces of the Illinois Fencers Club and a few other interesting characters.
You have to give 100 percent in the first half of the game. If that isn't enough, in the second half, you have to give what is left. - Yogi Berra

Welcome to the Illinois Fencers Club.  We meet at the Lions Memorial Park/ Recreation Center every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday schedules vary. Click here for hours and schedules.  Our club is a member in good standing with the United States Fencing Association.

The IFC mission is to promote and teach the Olympic sport of
fencing to students of all ages and skill levels.

The Illinois Fencers Club has been in existence for over 30 years now. It originally started as a place where senior fencers would practice and have a good time. Over the years, our club has evolved and now includes Youth Program, Adult Classes and free fencing practice for our members. We have 8 electric strips that are rarely left unused. Our most recent achievements include:

  • 1st place, Veterans 50-59, Men's Epee - USFA Summer National Championships - 2006 - Tim Glass

  • 1st place, Senior Women's Team Epee - USFA Summer National Championships - 2005 - Christine Dominick, Anna Paul, Ina Harizanova

  • 1st place, DIV IA, Women's Epee - USFA Summer National Championships - 2004 - Christine Dominick

Associate Membership at the IFC only $75 a Year!
For more information, please click here.
Learn How to Fence!
We have several reasonably priced opportunities for children, teens, and adults. It's great fun and exercise! All equipment provided. To find out when new classes are developing, contact the following:

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