Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

Uniting Atlanta through the art of fencing

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MISSION STATEMENT

Fencing access to all

The Atlanta Fencers’ Club Foundation Inc. was created out of a need to provide fencing in the inner-city of Atlanta while making fencing more equitable financially in order to serve those that are majority disadvantaged and without access. We provide quality structured programming at a below average or no cost.

We seek to increase diversity among fencers and fencing professionals by giving access to children who historically would not have the financial access to participate. We want to provide access to all regardless of income.

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14% of Fencers are URPOC

Coaches have over 150 years of combined experience on a national and international level

CURRENT VISION

Physical and intellectual advancement

Through professional training, introduction to chess and from our tutoring programs, we seek to train both the minds and bodies of our fencers.

Diversifying the sport

Our objective is to create pathways for our fencers and their families to reach their dreams of becoming best class fencers.

Win competitions

We aim to accelerate our competitive sport environment by uniting new & experienced fencers to be greater than we were yesterday.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Monthly Rental Space Cost

Monthly rental space in the City of Atlanta

Monthly rental space for YMCA

Average Rental space non government cost per month 4200 sqft $6600

Fencing Equipment

Competition 8-piece foil set without a bag per child $362

Competition 13-piece foil set with a bag per child $515-$620

Fencing Tournament Cost

Average Registration cost per tournament $195 for National Tournament

Average tournament travel per competition including lodging with two nights average $700

Based on USA Fencing’s point system, it is recommended that a competitive fencer should do an average of 5
tournaments per year including RYCs, SYCs and Nationals

Sponsorship Categories

World Champion Sponsor

$20,000+

Two VIP tables at the gala
Building brick; Logo placement in venue and 2 pages of commemorative ad in gala virtual journal book
Social media mentioned and listed on the website of the Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

(Gift may provide one of the following: three months or more of rent for building, Two or more Youth Atlanta Fencers annual tuition, registration, equipment and USA Fencing’s competitive membership; Covers the cost of Junior Olympic hopefuls to attend the first Worlds Junior Olympics being held on the continent of Africa in Dakar, Senegal 2026)

Olympic Champion Sponsor

$10,000 to $19,999

One VIP table at the gala
Building Brick; Logo placement in venue and one commemorative ad page in gala virtual journal book
Social media mentioned and listed on website of the Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

(Gift may provide one of the following: one to three months of rent for building, Two or more Youth Atlanta Fencers annual tuition, registration, equipment and USA Fencing’s competitive membership; Covers the cost of Junior Olympic hopefuls to attend the first Worlds Junior Olympics being held on the continent of Africa in Dakar, Senegal 2026)

National Champion Sponsor

$5000 to $9,999

5 VIP gala tickets
Building Brick; Logo placement in venue and a half page ad in commemorative gala virtual journal book
Social media mentioned; logo placement at gala and on website of AFCF)

(Gift may provide one of the following: Up to one month of rent for building; Two or more Annual membership per fencer including USA Fencing’s competitive membership, club’s registration and equipment; Covers the cost of Junior Olympic hopefuls to attend the first Worlds Junior Olympics being held on the continent of Africa in Dakar, Senegal 2026)

Regional Champion Sponsor

$2500 to $4,999

3 VIP gala tickets
Building Brick; Logo placement in venue and a quarter page ad in commemorative gala virtual journal book
Social media mentioned; logo placement at gala and on website of AFCF)

(Gift may provide one of the following: Towards rent for building; Two or more Youth Atlanta Fencers annual tuition, registration; Equipment and USA Fencing’s competitive membership; Complete basic strip set including reels, cables and score machine)

Gene Gettler Founders Champion

$1977 to $2499

1 VIP tickets to gala
1 Building brick
Dinner with Gene and Laura Gettler and receive 4 30-minute private lessons
Social media mentioned on website of Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

(Gift may provide one of the following: Towards rent for building; Up to one Youth Atlanta Fencers annual tuition and registration; Equipment and USA Fencing’s competitive membership; Up to one Complete basic strip set including reels, cables)

Sponsorship $1500 to $1976

4 gala tickets
Building brick
Social Media Mention

(Gift may provide one of the following: Rent towards building; a complete competitive 13-piece gear plus additional required foil, FIE chest protector and glove)

Sponsorship $1000 to $1500

3 gala tickets
Building brick
Social Media Mention

(Gift may provide one of the following: Rent towards building; Complete training cost for BIPOC coaches in the Metro Atlanta to work specifically with fencers at the Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation)

Sponsorship up to $500

1 gala ticket

(Gift may provide towards one of the following: Rent of building; Provides referee or armorer training for those interested in volunteering Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation; USA Fencing Competitive or Coach’s Annual Membership)

We are looking for a permanent space in the City of Atlanta as well as new fencing equipment for foil (majorly) and epee as well as sponsorship and support for our fencers for tournament fees, travel and training.

OUR MOST RECENT PARTNERS

Who we collaborate with

Given the low cost of our fencing training and overall experiences for the children we serve and support, partnerships are essential to the longevity of our foundation.

Helped initiate their fencing program and initiate the need for competing by supplying equipment, gear and a space for them to fence and practice.

Plans on writing grants for our coaches to provide fencing to Garden Hills Elementary a Title I school in APS’ district

Provides space for us to fence while Atlanta Chess Masters teaches chess to our fencers

Hosting Space for Inaugural Fundraiser Gala

Partnering for After School Program and Space

Provided Fencing the Gap grant to help train BIPOC Coaches

In Partnership with the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA provided Grant for free fencing after- school program and starter set uniform for participants

FOUNDATION HISTORY

1977

The Atlanta Fencer’s Club is established in Southwest Atlanta by Gene Gettler following the Maître d’Armes going on to train fencers for 30+ years after.

2020

Gene Gettler retired amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and Atlanta Fencers’ Club shut down resulting in fencing club families being left without training resources, forcing them to join clubs located 1+ hours away.

2021

In September 2021, The Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation Inc. was established under Gene Gettler’s advisory & equipment donations After many families being stretched thin with limited financial resources to fulfill other fencing club memberships, fencing Mom, NLandu Kialeuka Tiya sought to find a solution.

PRESENT, 2024

The Atlanta Fencers Club is preparing to grow & scale to support new & existing fencers.

OUR COACHES

Gene Gettler

Maître d'Armes

Bill Lanier

Foil Coach

Laura Gettler

Coach

Bill Murphy

Coach

Blake Wooley

Coach

Giovanni Cerda

Coach

Carmen Hall

Coach

Charles Shapiro

Coach

David Coblentz

Coach

Fencing professionals are always needed

If you are interested in supporting our foundation as a trainer, board member, or general volunteer, please use the details below to contact us.

Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

Uniting Atlanta through the art of fencing

Contact US

Get in Touch with Us

Contact Us

MISSION STATEMENT

Fencing access to all

14% of Fencers are URPOC

Coaches have over 150 years of combined experience on a national and international level

CURRENT VISION

Physical and intellectual advancement

Diversifying the sport

Win competitions

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Monthly Rental Space Cost

Fencing Equipment

Fencing Tournament Cost

Sponsorship Categories

OUR MOST RECENT PARTNERS

Who we collaborate with

FOUNDATION HISTORY

1977

2020

2021

PRESENT, 2024

OUR COACHES

Gene Gettler

Maître d'Armes

Bill Lanier

Foil Coach

Laura Gettler

Coach

Bill Murphy

Coach

Blake Wooley

Coach

Giovanni Cerda

Coach

Carmen Hall

Coach

Charles Shapiro

Coach

David Coblentz

Coach

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Fencing professionals are always needed

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