Membership & Pricing
All members of SchermCentrum Amsterdam are given full access to SCA facilities and training for a single price.
You’ll also be invited to SCA events, including our annual BBQ and Club Competitions.
Become a SCA Member
Ready to join the club? Download the application form here.
How to Become a Member
Being a member of SCA is as easy as completing a registration form. You can do this one of two ways:
- You will receive this form from your coaches once you have completed the introduction course or your trial lessons.
- You can download the registration form here. Please fill in the form, sign it digitally, and email it to leden@schermcentrumamsterdam.nl.
Once your application has been processed, you will be a member of the largest and most engaged fencing club in the Netherlands. Welcome!
Membership Pricing
SCA offers four membership categories, each with a monthly contribution fee.
Category
Contribution Fee
Juniors (till 18)
€33 per month
Student (with student ID)
€40 per month
Adults
€47 per month
Guest Member (KNAS member via other club)*
€31 per month
Single lesson (excluding individual lesson)
€15 per training
*Guest members cannot apply for individual lessons with SCA coaches. Guest members neither take part in the SCA club championships nor in the general assembly of SCA members.
Contribution is collected automatically each month.
Stadspas
SchermCentrum Amsterdam is proud to be eligible for Stadspas holders. If you have a Stadspas, you can enjoy discounts on our fencing classes if you are under 18 or older than 55. Learn more on the website of municipality Amsterdam:
KNAS
All SCA members automatically become members of the Royal Dutch Fencing Association (KNAS), for which they pay an annual contribution. This contribution is €36,15 for members up to 22 years old and €72,30 for members of 23 years old and older. The contribution is automatically collected once per year.
KNAS membership is compulsory for all fencers in the Netherlands as it provides liability insurance for fencers and fencing clubs. Moreover, KNAS uses this contribution to support the national fencing sport regarding fencing tournaments, professional sport, fencing clubs, etc.
Cancelling Your Membership
If you wish to cancel your SCA membership, you must send an email stating so to leden@schermcentrumamsterdam.nl. Please observe the notice period of one calendar month.
You can only cancel your membership by using the email address above – merely notifying your coaches or sending your email to a different address is not sufficient to cancel your membership. The membership administration will confirm the cancellation of your membership by email provided all outstanding fees have been paid in full.
Transferring to Another Club
If you plan to continue fencing at a different fencing club, we can transfer your current KNAS-membership to your new club. Please inform us of this in your cancellation request if so and we will arrange for this to happen.
Take note: without a written notice of termination, you are obliged to pay a contribution, even if you do not attend any fencing classes.
Training Schedule and Locations
Fencing in Amsterdam
Training Schedule and Locations
Training Schedule
All trainings are freely available to SchermCentrum Amsterdam members. You’ll find the classes mix different skill levels to give you the chance to enjoy fencing with others, as well as challenge yourself! We advise members to participate in at least two training sessions per week to make progress.
Monday
Time
Category
Coaches
Weapons
Location
Time19:00-20:30
CategoryAdults Recreational & Beginner
CoachesMatthijs & Daniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time20:30-22:00
CategoryAdults Competitive
CoachesMatthijs & Daniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time20:30-22:00
CategoryAdults
CoachesArash
WeaponsSabre
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Tuesday
Time
Category
Coaches
Weapons
Location
Time18:00-19:00
CategoryYouth <11
CoachesMatthijs, Daniël & Elise
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time19:00-20:30
CategoryYouth <16
CoachesMatthijs, Daniël & Elise
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time20:30-22:00
CategoryAdults
CoachesMatthijs, Daniël & Rezk
WeaponsFoil, Épée
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Wednesday
Time
Category
Coaches
Weapons
Location
Time16:30-17:45
CategoryYouth <11
CoachesDaniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationApollohal
Time17:45-19:00
CategoryYouth <16
CoachesDaniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationApollohal
Time19:00-21:00
CategoryAdults
CoachesDaniël
WeaponsFoil, Sabre
LocationApollohal
Thursday
Time
Category
Coaches
Weapons
Location
Time18:00-19:00
CategoryYouth <11
CoachesMatthijs & Daniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time19:00-20:30
CategoryYouth <16
CoachesMatthijs & Daniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time20:30-22:00
CategoryAdults
CoachesMatthijs, Daniël & Arash
WeaponsFoil, Sabre
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Friday
Time
Category
Coaches
Weapons
Location
Time19:00-20:30
CategoryYouth <11 and <16
CoachesMatthijs & Daniël
WeaponsFoil
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Time20:30-22:00
CategoryAdults
CoachesMatthijs, Daniël & Rezk
WeaponsAll
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Saturday
Time
Category
Coaches
Weapons
Location
Time10:00-12:00
CategoryYouth & Adults
CoachesMatthijs or Daniël
WeaponsAll
LocationFrans Otten Stadion
Training Schedule Exceptions
Summer and Holidays: Classes continue throughout the year including during the summer. The schedule is however adapted for the youth during the summer, and is announced before the holidays. The Frans Otten Stadion is closed on most official holidays prohibiting any classes. We will announce these updates via our social media channels and our newsletter.
Locations
Frans Otten Stadion
IJsbaanpad 43
1076 CV Amsterdam
Phone: 020-6628767
fransottenstadion.nl
SCA’s home is the Bep van der Pol Hall in the Frans Otten Stadion (FOS). The hall is named after Mrs. Bep van der Pol, an honorary member of SCA who was an active fencer well into her seventies. The spacious hall is equipped with eight electric fencing strips (official size), a mirror wall and a wooden floor. SCA also uses the hall regularly outside class times for small tournaments and social events.
FOS is a large sports complex that hosts not only facilities for fencing, but also for playing tennis and squash and for fitness. Additional features are the first-rate dressing rooms with showers, and the excellent bar and restaurant. Parking space is available for € 4 per two hours. Lockers are available for rent for members who wish to keep their weapons and equipment at the club. Please contact the SCA secretary on this matter.
Apollohal
Apollolaan 4
1077 BA Amsterdam
Phone: 020-6713910
amsterdam.nl/sport/sporthallen/apollohal
SCA trains at the Apollohal on Wednesdays, which is also the location of former fencing club RANA. A large fencing hall is located on the second floor of the Apollohal and is fitted with fencing strips for electric fencing. Apollohal hosts changing and showering facilities. Paid parking is available in the surrounding streets.
Youth Training
SchermCentrum Amsterdam offers youth fencing for children from the ages of 6-11 and 12-16. Your child is more than welcome to come and fencing with us!
We offer the opportunity for you to train in a safe and social environment at your pace, as well as receive guidance and advice from one of our experienced trainers.
Free Trial Lessons
Please send us an email to make an appointment for your child’s first lesson.
The Benefit of Fencing for Kids
Fencing is a great sport for children. Some of the benefits of youth fencing at SCA include:
- Physical activity in a safe and fun environment
- Training mental and physical coordination
- Building sports comradery and long-lasting friendships
- Character building: learning discipline, challenging yourself, winning and losing
2 Free Trial Lessons for Your Child
Trail lessons
Children and Teenagers can try out 2 free trial lessons.
When
You can join our regular youth classes on all weekdays except for Mondays.
How to apply
Trial lessons can be arranged at any time of the year provided you email us in advance to make an appointment. Your age determines which youth class you can join, of which the times can be found on the classes page.
What to bring
Please take along a pair of long sports trousers, a t-shirt, indoor sports shoes and a filled water bottle.
Training Schedule
You can find our Youth Training Schedule here.
Become a SCA Member
Click here for more information on pricing and registration for youth fencers.
Adult Training
For Seniors and Veterans
Adult Training
SchermCentrum Amsterdam offers adult fencing for all levels of fencers, from beginner to competitive, for all ages & weapons. The only prerequisite is that you've completed an introductory course, or have previous fencing experience.
We offer the opportunity for you to train in a safe and social environment at your pace, as well as receive guidance and advice from one of our experienced trainers.
New to Fencing?
Join one of our introduction courses.
Already an Experienced Fencer?
Contact us to join one of our scheduled trainings.
Training Structure
SCA offers fencing classes for various groups, but aims to provide the means for as many members to enjoy this sport together. That’s why competitive and recreational fencers often fence at the same time, on all weapons. This means you have the chance to both fence at your own level, as well as challenge and observe more experienced fencers to help push yourself to the next level!
Our trainings follow the follow structure:
- Warm-Up
- Footwork and light technical training
- Group sparring with individual lessons
Training Schedule
Our trainers recommend training at least twice a week to progress in the sport. You can find our training schedule here.
Not Yet a Member?
Click here for more information on pricing and registration.