Spartan Fencing Academy

Formerly the Tinley Park Fencing Club, the Spartan Fencing Academy is a USFA member club meeting at Marian Catholic High School. Operated by MCHS Fencing Coaches Ann Jones and Peter Lowther, SFA is a recreational club, offering basic instruction in the Olympic sport of fencing for people ages 10 and up and opportunities for experienced fencers to practice and improve their skills in foil, epee and sabre. Equipment is available but fencers are encouraged to bring their own.

SFA meets in the East Gymnasium at Marian Catholic High School on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. 

Introductory lessons are available at all sessions; light sabers are always welcome!

Gym availability is subject to change depending on school activities
check your email and our Facebook page for updates

MEETING SCHEDULE (updated monthly)

October 2025 - February 2026

We are on hiatus to focus on the high school fencing season; 

regular sessions will resume as soon as gym space becomes available in February or March

Individual instruction is available at every session and all sessions are open to spectators,
as well as anyone interested in learning more about our club and about the sport of fencing.

PARKING & ENTRANCE - park in the large lot off of Joe Orr Rd. and enter through the West Gym Lobby (Door 17). 

The East Gym is at the far end of the Lobby, to the left of the Concession Stand. 

Email or FB message us if the doors are locked, we will be checking for messages.

New participants should CLICK HERE to sign up for a 3 month trial membership 

in the United States Fencing Association (USFA).

Following the trial period, current USFA membership 

at the access membership level (or higher) is required in addition to the fees listed below.
USFA membership is available on the USFA web site and through the Spartan Fencing Academy.

FEE SCHEDULE - 3 options: annual, semi-annual or week to week

Annual Membership (all meetings)

$175 for 1-2 members per household; additional members $25

Semi-Annual Membership (March/mid-June or mid-June/October)

$90 for 1-2 members per household; additional members $20

OR

Weekly Floor Fee 

$10 - members not currently enrolled in high school

$5 - members currently enrolled in high school

No Charge - Marian Catholic High School students who are members of the USFA

No Charge - fencers from Homewood-Flossmoor HS & other Great Lakes HS Fencing Conference schools 

WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE USFA

Members of the Marian Catholic community who are not current MCHS students,
including current and former parents, alums, faculty & staff (and their families)

will be charged 50% of whatever membership level they select.

Beginner Classes & Individual Instruction

Beginner Classes are scheduled during the summer months when gym space is more reliably available.
Fees will vary based on the number of sessions in the class.  Equipment & locker storage will be included in fees for beginner classes.