Competitive Classes and Programs
Comprehensive, high-performance training for athletes competing at the regional, national, and international level.
Available for Epee and Saber
Program Benefits
20% off a 10-pack of lessons at purchase (email info@saltcityswords.com for code)
Access to all competitive sessions
Covered coaching fee for tournaments Regional and National (travel expenses not included)
Access to our competitive newsletter
Free gear maintenance and armory services (basic repairs only)
Class Schedule
Competitive Saber
Tuesday and Thursday
6:30 - 7:30pm
Open fencing Mondays 7:30 - 9:00p
Competitive Epee
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:30 - 9:00pm
Open fencing Fridays 7:30 - 9:00p
Pricing
$195 / month
No commitment, cancel anytime
One-time sign up fee of $150, which includes an SCSFC hoodie, shirt, backpack, and patch
We highly recommend reading our competitive program guide for more information and expectations - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1goK09AvXTPuJyLla0fNEEU5_LylUrWtnZ669yhRgpTA/edit?usp=sharing
Competitive Coaching Staff
Coach Maria Sztan
Epee Program Coach
Maria is a lifelong fencer, coach, and USA Fencing referee with over a 20 years of experience in all three weapons. She specializes in épée and has coached both youth and adult fencers to competitive success at the local and state levels. A former Division I athlete for New Jersey Institute of Technology and 4x NCAA Regionals qualifier, Maria brings a strong technical foundation and a passion for athlete development to every class and lesson.
Coach Ethan Ashby
Saber Program Coach
Ethan has been involved with fencing at the highest levels for the last 14 years as a nationally competitive saber fencer, coach, and USA Fencing referee. He has extensive experience working with students of all ages and abilities, and has coached and officiated at local, regional, and national tournaments. Ethan’s students have fenced and finished in the top 8 at national and international events.
Colleges and universities our students have attended after Salt City Swords:
Stanford University
Johns Hopkins University
Yale University
Brown University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
United States Air Force Academy
University of California, San Diego
University of Utah