Special Memberships

Information about membership policies, requirements, and pricing options

You do not need to purchase a Special Membership in order to join a group class! Special Memberships are for fencers who are not enrolled in a class who want to open bout or take private lessons. 

If you are registered in a class you are a member. If you purchase an Open Bouting, Parent Plus, or Senior membership you are a member.

For athletes not enrolled in a monthly class, special memberships are available. To receive private lessons you must either be enrolled in a class or have an Open Bouting, Parent Plus, or Senior membership.

Special Memberships are billed once every year, starting in September. If you want to purchase a special membership after September for Open Bouting, Parent Plus, or a Senior Membership, see the front desk and ask about pro-rating.

All NWFC fencers must list Northwest Fencing Center as their primary club on USA Fencing and AskFred.

Class Attendees & Special Membership Perks at Northwest Fencing Center:

  1. Access to the facility, equipment, armory, and Private Lesson scheduler
  2. Class attendees can attend Open Bouting for no additional cost
  3. World-class facility and routine club maintenance and cleaning
  4. Professional instruction by certified coaches
Membership at NWFC

Special Membership Packages:

Individual

Unlimited Bouting
$950/12 months
  • Get unlimited open bouting for the year! Access the club’s facilities, equipment, and locker rentals.
  • Memberships are billed in September and cover the following 12 months. If you purchase a membership after September, you will only be charged for the remaining months of the season.
  • Cannot be purchased month-to-month. Must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
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  • BONUS 10% off on all camps!

Family

Unlimited Bouting
$1550/12 months
  • Unlimited open bouting for the whole family! Access the club’s facilities, equipment, and locker rooms.
  • Memberships are billed in September and cover the following 12 months. If you purchase a membership after September, you will only be charged for the remaining months of the season.
  • Cannot be purchased month-to-month. Must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
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  • BONUS 10% off on all camps!
Parent PLUS
For fencing parents
$300/12 months
  • Intended for parents who have kids enrolled in regular classes and want to attend Open Bouting or take private lessons themselves.
  • Includes unlimited open bouting for the year. Access the club’s facilities, equipment, and locker rooms.
  • Memberships are billed in September and cover the following 12 months. If you purchase a membership after September, you will only be charged for the remaining months of the season.
  • Cannot be purchased month-to-month. Must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
  • BONUS 10% off on all NWFC Camps! 
Senior
For athletes 65 and up
$300/12 months
  • Membership for all athletes ages 65 and up. Intended for those who want to attend Open Bouting or take private lessons.
  • Includes unlimited open bouting for the year. Access the club’s facilities, equipment, and locker rooms.
  • Memberships are billed in September and cover the following 12 months. If you purchase a membership after September, you will only be charged for the remaining months of the season.
  • Cannot be purchased month-to-month. Must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
  • BONUS 10% off on all NWFC Camps! 
For more help Contact the Front Desk

Questions?

Contact the front desk if you have additional questions about joining Northwest Fencing Center.

Either email us directly or give us a call during open hours!

Email: front.desk@nwfencing.org 

Phone: 503-277-2237

Class and Special Membership FAQs

How do I purchase a Special Membership?
To purchase an NWFC Membership, head to the Training Scheduler and “Create a New Account.”

Next, the Front Desk will approve your account registration.

After you receive your approval email, you can use the Training Scheduler to add the Membership of your choice to your cart from the “store”. Then, checkout and complete your purchase.

Once registered, you can purchase Classes, Camps, and Private Lessons like any other online store.

Can I purchase a special membership after September?
Yes!

If you purchase a special membership after September, you will only be charged for the remaining months of the season.

If I am in a class, am I a member?
YES! As of September 2023, all fencers enrolled in a class are members and can attend Open Bouting for free and register for private lessons.
What is the class cancellation policy?
You must submit in writing that you would like to withdrawal from a class. Paper forms are available at the front desk or you can email front.desk@nwfencing.org. This must be done at least 2 weeks before the billing date of the next month.

Single month vacation requests are an option.

There are no refunds on Special Memberships or Classes.

See more NWFC Policies.

Do you have to be in a class or have a Special Membership to take Private Lessons?
YES. Lessons are available for fencers in a class or have a Special Membership, and fencers currently attending an NWFC Camp that have been approved by a coach.

Please talk to a Coach for more information about Private Lessons.

Do you have to be a class or have a Special Membership to register for camps?
No.