February 16, 2022
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Lifelong Recreation division is hosting a fencing class that is open to both beginners and more experienced fencers.
Fencing: Modern Olympic Sport will feature instruction in foil, epee and saber, emphasizing technique, tactics, strategy and psychology. Beginners will learn the basics of fencing while experienced fencers work on sharpening their skills. Participants will get in a good workout and have fun while learning this unique Olympic sport.
Fencing: Modern Olympic Sport will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, March 24-May 12, at Sports Pavilion Lawrence®, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Cost is $72 per person.
Registration can be done online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=227105 or at the following Parks and Recreation facilities: Sports Pavilion Lawrence®; the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive or Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.
Face coverings are encouraged and appreciated for visitors to City facilities. Masks must be worn at all times while visiting any LPRD facilities unless actively participating in a class, during which participants 11 years-old and older may remove their face coverings. For detailed mask regulations, please visit Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health’s website at https://lawks.us/3oUNc0G.
For more information, please contact Gayle Sigurdson, recreation programmer, gsigurdson@lawrenceks.org, (785) 832-7909.