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The LEBY/HACC fencing club is comprised of 40 active members and is ready to welcome more members at any time. We are a diverse group ranging from 10 year old beginning fencers to the #7 all time winning percentage in men's fencing at Penn State University.

The club instructor is Gary Rusen. Gary has fenced for 25 years within the Harrisburg Division. He has participated in the Coach's College and teaches a combination of sport and classic style of fencing.

The club has a very relaxed atmosphere and the members are very friendly and open. Fencers with experience or those who have completed a beginner's class may have a month-long grace period in the club before joining.

We are located at the Lebanon YMCA at the VA, at the beautiful Veterans Administration Hospital Campus in building #24, located in the rural outskirts of Lebanon, PA. We also offer classes at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Lebanon campus. Click here for directions to the facility.

Persons wanting to attend classes will have to register the first scheduled day of the class or can preregister by contacting Gary Rusen by email at grusen@sarcclebanon.com or by phone at 717.273.4015, or by regular mail at 1813 Woodridge Court, Lebanon, PA, 17046.

Cost for each class is $7 per session for YMCA members.

Beginner Foil
Classes held Saturday mornings from 9 am- 12 pm.

Learn the basics of the greatest one-on-one sport in the world. Cultivate anaerobic, aerobic, eye-hand coordination, discipline and numerous mental and physical benefits. Fencing is a sport for all ages 12-70. Classes are instructed by Gary Rusen. All equipment and instruction are provided.

Fencing Club
meets Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm, all year round.
Cost is $7 per session.
Includes all equipment at no extra cost to the participant.

Double Fence (offering dependent on participant interest)

Come learn an exciting new way to fence! This class is unique to LEBY fencing club. Participants must have one year fencing experience.

Beginner Class:
Meets Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm.
(Please contact Darlene Kolenovich - continuing education department at 717.270.6309)
First Session: January 13 - February 17.
Second Session: February 24 - March 31.
Third Session: Children's Foil, April 7 - May 12.
Fourth Session: Intermediate Foil, May 19 - June 23.
Cost for each session is $125.

HACC Fencing Club
meets Thursdays 6 pm - 10 pm.
First Session: January 13 - March 31.
Second Session: April 7 - June 30th.
Cost is $50 per 12 week session.
Includes all equipment at no extra cost to the participant.

All classes at HACC, both beginner foil and club classes, are adult education classes and are part of the HACC adult education program.

36 masks (various sizes)
12 saber masks (various sizes)
10 saber gloves/cuffs
8 electric sabers - right and left handed
20 electric foils - right and left handed
10 epees - right and left handed
36 gloves (various sizes)
36 jackets (various sizes)
18 lames (various sizes)
24 under arm plasterons
4 full scoring sets (Uhlmann Reels/SG-12 machines/Favero full arm 05 machine and millenium reels)
8 full sets of double fence equipment
12 full electric saber outfits
12 practice foils
24 body cords (bayonet style)

Target Speed
This device is offered at both clubs and will be available to all members at no additional cost during club meetings to improve their speed and timing. Please consult the instructor as to its use. Thank you to the club for providing financial support for the purchase of the target speed.

Laundry Service
All jackets and underarm protectors are laundered after every use to assure a healthful and hygenic fencing experience.

Towel Service
Towels are offered to fencers to assure their comfort and enjoyment.

All services listed above are offered equally at the YMCA and HACC locations.