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Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

Uniting Atlanta through the art of fencing

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Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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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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.
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14% of Fencers are URPOC

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

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

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

YMCA
Provides space for us to fence while Atlanta Chess Masters teaches chess to our fencers
Morehouse School of Medicine
Hosting Space for Inaugural Fundraiser Gala
City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation
Partnering for After School Program and Space
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Provided Fencing the Gap grant to help train BIPOC Coaches
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
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, 2026

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

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Monthly Rental Space Cost

  • Monthly rental space in the City of Atlanta
  • Monthly rental space in the City of Atlanta
  • 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
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Sponsorship Categories

$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)

$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)

$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)

$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)

$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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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.

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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.
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