Is 16 too old to start a fence?
You are never too old to start fencing. Through the fencing club there, was able to travel to multiple collegiate fencing events around the country.
What age are Olympic fencers?
The Guardian UK did a fascinating piece about the 2012 Olympics, analyzing each sport by age, height, and weight. The median age for fencers, both men and women, was 26 in those games.
Can you learn fencing as a teen?
While there are no hard and fast rules to what age your child should start fencing, most fencers start around age 9. Most fencing clubs will not accept children under age 7 as the balance and hand-eye co-ordination needed to fence are not sufficiently well developed before age 7.
Is my child too old to start competitive fencing?
Before we go on, we want to be clear – your child is not too old to start competitive fencing. The reason for the common misconception that children are too old to have a shot at competitive fencing probably stems from other sports that do have younger competitive age ranges.
Can I get into college with a fencing degree at 17?
However, if your real question is regarding college recruitment and can fencing at the age of 17 help in getting you accepted into a good college, then the answer is NO. I am assuming being 17 years old makes you either a junior or possibly a senior in high school.
How old is the average elite fencer?
The mental acumen needed for fencing means that the average elite fencer is much older than the athletes in some other sports. The Guardian UK did a fascinating piece about the 2012 Olympics, analyzing each sport by age, height, and weight. The median age for fencers, both men and women, was 26 in those games.
Who are some famous people who started fencing at age 15?
Peter Westbrook, bronze medalist for the United States in the 1984 Olympics, started fencing at age 15. Erinn Smart, American silver medalist in women’s team foil in the 2008 Olympics, started fencing at age 11.