Gardnerville’s Douglas County Community and Senior Center hosting fencing classes

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Steven Klekar is offering fencing classes for ages 13 and up at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.

Historical Spanish fencing is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 25. The class also meets at the same time on Wednesdays, June 1-29; July 13-27; and Aug. 3-31.

Classical fencing is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 3-31; June 7-28; July 12-26; and Aug. 2-30.

Swordsmanship free play and fencing practice is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 5 through Aug. 25, except Thursday, July 7. The class offers the opportunity to continue practicing swordsmanship and fencing skills. All students must have completed a Douglas County Parks and Recreation fencing class or provide proof of prior fencing experience.

Students must provide their own fencing gloves. They are asked to wear tennis shoes and a long-sleeved T-shirt. Fencing and safety equipment will be provided.

Register at the center. There is an $8 drop-in fee for anyone who does not register in advance. For more information, call 775-782-5500, ext. 1.

A beginner foil fencing tournament for ages 13-18 is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center. The cost is $20. For more information, call Klekar at 775-267-1687 or Douglas County Parks and Recreation at 775-782-5500.