The Epic Skills Pathway is Epic's testing system designed to encourage and reward skill and knowledge acquisition. The stages of the Epic Skills Pathway will provide a clear pathway for fencers to measure improvement and gain a broader perspective of their progress and areas of improvement outside of competitive results.

Details:

• One group test will be included in your membership each year. Therefore, the test on Dec 6th will be free for all who participate.
• Testing will take place during classes on Saturday. Some groups will be tested while others will fence. 
• We will start by testing the first few levels (Purple, Blue, and Green) which are appropriate for fencers with 4 years of experience or less. 
• Testing will include: Footwork, Technique, Tactics/Mental Skills, Rules & Conventions, & Physical abilities
• Level recommendations are listed below, please speak with a coach to confirm which level is appropriate for your fencer. Age and frequency of group class and private lesson attendance affects readiness:
  • Purple: Minimum 6 weeks
  • Blue: Minimum 6 months fencing experience 
  • Green: Minimum 12 months fencing experience (one season is 10 months)
  • Yellow: Minimum 2 years fencing experience 
  • Orange: Minimum 3 years fencing experience
  • Red: Minimum 3.5 years fencing experience
  • Black: Minimum 4 years fencing experience

Be sure to sign up for the correct test - this is the Blue Epee Test

Purple, blue, and green fencers will be tested during the morning class and will fence when their test is not running. Report cards will be e-mailed and rewards will be given out during the following week.

Green, yellow, orange will be tested during the 12pm class.