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Monday 4-8pm 
Tuesday 4-9:30pm 
Wednesday 4:30-8pm 
Thursday 4-9:30pm 
Friday 4-8pm 
Saturday 9-5pm 
 
Other times by appointment.

Call: 585-654-6047

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RAFF

The Rochester Area Fencing Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3). The purpose of RAFF is to promote the sport of fencing. 

Fencing, one of the original sports in the Olympic Games since it's modern inception in 1886, is a unique and fast growing sport. Athletes, parents, and people involved in fencing have always commented on the sport's ability to teach individuals about self assurance, patience, respect, and personal and social responsibility. The newly formed 501c3, RAFF, is a part of the dream to use fencing as a vehicle to bring these types of qualities to the leaders of tomorrow within the communities in and around the city of Rochester. 

A few of the qualities we expect to find in the leaders of tomorrow include: 

  • Self-assurance
  • Patience
  • Emotional stability
  • Respect
  • Nimble strategic awareness
  • Personal and social responsibility. 
RAFF fosters these qualities and more in each of its participants.  For more information, download the brochure! 

If you would like to make a donation you can send a check to the Rochester Fencing Club, 777 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609. Please make the check out to RAFF and make sure to include your name, address, and contact number so we can send you your tax deduction information.

Greater Rochester Health Foundation Grant 

In 2008, RAFF received a grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation (GRHF) to help bring the sport of fencing outside of 777 Culver Road and into the city. We wanted to give all kids the opportunity to try fencing. 

Currently our programs have been in and are scheduled to be in the following after school programs and recreation centers: 

City Recreation Centers
JUMP INTO FITNESS
Location: Genesee Valley Park Field House at the 1316 Genesee Street Extension.
Date: FRIDAYS, July 3, July 24, July 31, and August 14
Time: 9:30-11am
Registration begins 4/09. Please call 428-7371 for details and to register. 

Quad A for Kids
After School Programming for School #4
Dates: April 17, May 1, 8, 15, and 22
Time: 4:10-5:25pm 

Boys and Girl Club of Rochester
Dates and times TBD 

NEAD Freedom School of Rochester
Gym Classes offered every Monday and Tuesday until the end of the school year 


RAFF is now working with establishing a program with Hillside Community Centers of Rochester 

Programs: 

April Recess Fencing Program
Date: April 20-24th
Time: 1-2:30pm 

Summer Academy
Date and times TBD 

We are happy to be broadening our scope outside of the fencing gym and into children's lives all over the city. If you are interested in donating to RAFF to help continue these programs, please email or contact Iris Zimmermann or call 585-654-6047. 

Thanks to Greater Rochester Health Foundation and Hillside!
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