Enrollment Application

Enrollment Application

    Please fill out and submit the following form to apply for enrollment.
    *Required Fields


    Fencer Information

    Is the fencer under 18?*


    Youth Fencer Additional Information

    Parent/Guardian #1 Information

    Parent/Guardian #2 Information


    Emergency Contact

    Must be someone not already listed above


    Medical Information

    Liability Waiver

    I understand and appreciate that the participation in fencing as a sport carries a risk to me of serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death. I agree to abide by the rules of South Denver Fencing Academy (hereinafter “SDFA”) and USA Fencing. I enter the classes and events sponsored by SDFA voluntarily and at my own risk, and knowingly recognize, accept, and assume this risk and release SDFA, USA Fencing, and their sponsors, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, event organizers, and officials from any and all liability.


    Consent for Medical Treatment

    I give my consent to SDFA and its representatives to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital, or clinic for the fencer named for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with classes and events sponsored by SDFA.


    Photography Release

    I hereby grant permission to SDFA to use photographs and/or video of me taken at the club or club activities in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications.


    Code of Conduct

    To ensure a safe and sportsmanlike atmosphere for all members, everyone who uses our facility must adhere to our code of conduct and is expected to hold one another to these standards. By using our facilities, you agree to abide by this code and be subject to its disciplinary provisions.

    We expect fencers to show respect to our fencers, coaches, visitors, staff, facility, and the rules of the game behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.

    Use of tobacco, marijuana, and other drug products and alcohol are prohibited on the premises.

    Yellow Cards

    Behavior that would get you a warning or yellow card at a competition will get you a warning or yellow card at the club. This includes, but is not limited to, the following specific prohibitions:

    -Swearing
    -Name calling or negative talk
    -Throwing equipment
    -Hitting or kicking the floor or walls
    -Yelling (unless you just scored a touch, or thought you did)
    -Misuse of equipment

    Fencers who continue to violate these guidelines after being told to stop will be required to stop fencing for the remainder of the class. Parents/Guardians will be notified for fencers under 18.

    Black Cards

    Behavior that would get you a black card at a competition will get you a black card at the club. This includes, but is not limited to, the following specific prohibitions:

    -Dangerously throwing equipment
    -Willful damage to club property
    -Dangerous or vindictive fencing
    -Shouting matches
    -Fighting or threats
    -Extreme unsportsmanlike conduct
    -Failure to follow the directive of the managers, coaches, or staff on duty

    Such behavior will result in being required to leave the facility immediately. Fencers who are black-carded are subject to suspension from the club and will be prohibited from the use of the facilities. The owners/managers of SDFA will review all black cards to determine the length of suspension. Refunds will not be issued for unused dues and fees.

    I agree to abide by SDFA’s Code of Conduct and be subject to its disciplinary provisions.


    Fencing Experience