Frequently Asked Questions
How do I Schedule New Sessions?
New To The Club? Or looking to Start?
If you are new to Tim Morehouse Fencing Club, the first thing you should do is complete a trial inquiry form on the homepage of our website and schedule a trial lesson. Everyone starts with a trial lesson so we can get to know the student to make the best possible recommendation for training: www.timmorehousefencing.com/triallessons
If you have completed your trial, the next step would be completing a registration form for classes and lesson sign up. The link is here: https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/membership-programs
If you are already a member, then the directions for scheduling new classes or lessons are below:
To Schedule Single Class or Lesson Sessions, you would go to our website and to the page of the particular location where you wish to book.
The class schedules and sign up pages for each facility:
1. Manhattan Location Location Info Page:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/manhattan-fencing-club
2. Westchester County Location Info Page:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/westchester-fencing-club
3. Stamford, CT location Info Page:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/stamford-fencing-club
Please note, not all coaches are bookable for lessons online so you may need to email info@ or email the coach directly.
Recurring Sessions: Lessons or Classes
To change, add or remove a recurring class or lesson schedule, please email info@timmorehousefencing.com since currently you can only do single session booking and canceling online.
How Can I Check my class and lesson Schedule? Review the number of sessions left on my pack, cancel classes and check billing?
You can do all of these things within your TMFC club account.
Checking and Updating TMFC Club Account
Accessing your TMFC account is the most efficient and reliable way to:
1. Check your Schedule
2. Cancel an upcoming session (outside of the 24-hour window)
3. Review your purchases
4. Review How Many Sessions You Have Remaining on Your Account
5. Update your credit card information.
Please Note:
To purchase new packs or sessions, you would need to be logged in and then go to the payments page on our website:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/pay-for-fencing
To schedule classes, you would go to the location where you wish to schedule into an account and scroll down to the scheduling options.
To schedule lessons, you can email info@timmorehousefencing.com or if you are working regularly with a coach, you can contact the coach directly.
Directions below for accessing your account.
How Do I access My Tim Morehouse Fencing Club (TMFC) ACCOUNT?
You access your TMFC account by going to:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com and clicking on the My Account tab in the main navigation bar.
USERNAME/PASSWORD: Your username is the email you used on the account. If you have forgotten your password, there is a button to reset it.
Checking and Updating TMFC Club Account
Accessing your TMFC account on a regular basis is the most efficient and reliable way to:
1. Check your Schedule
2. Cancel an upcoming session (outside of the 24-hour window)
3. Review your purchases
4. Review How Many Sessions You Have Remaining on Your Account
5. Update your credit card information.
So, if you want to check the credit card on file before your purchase, you can click on "MY INFO" once you are logged in and then update it.
I am having trouble logging into my account. What Can I do?
Troubleshooting Your Account Login:
Forgot My Password: If you cannot remember your password, please just put in the email in which you first created your account and there is a button that says "Forgot My Password". You will then receive an email to reset your password.
Forgot My Login: You can email us at info@timmorehousefencing.com and we can send you the account username.
The System is Still Not Letting Me Login:
The most likely scenario is that you may have 2 accounts under the same email which will block you from logging in. Please email us, and we will update one of the accounts to a new email. If you have another email we can use that would be great.
Who are the Coaches at Tim Morehouse Fencing Club?
The main coaches and weapon specialty of Tim Morehouse Fencing Club are:
Please note, some coaches work in multiple locations.
Manhattan Location: (Saber Only)
Coach Tim Morehouse (Saber), Iba Keita (Saber), Babacar Keita (Saber), Hamdy Refaree (Saber) Mamodou Keita (Saber), Carlos Fernandez Ugalde (Saber), Rafael “Fito” Western (Saber) and Irem Gulko (Saber).
Westchester location in Port Chester, NY: (Saber/Foil and Epee)
Coach Slava Grigoriev (Foil), Eddie Grigoriev (Foil, Dan Bass (Foil/Saber/Epee), Ahmed Abdallah (Epee), Tim Morehouse (Saber), Iba Keita (Saber), Babacar Keita (Saber), Mamodou Keita (Saber), Carlos Fernandez Ugalde (Saber) and Irem Gulko (Saber), Bartek Florczak (Saber), Hamdy Refaree (Saber).
Stamford, CT Location Coaches: (Saber and Epee)
Bartek Florczak (Saber), Ahmed Abdallah (Epee), Dan Bass (Foil/Epee/Saber)
How Much Should I or My Child Train?
This depends on the students goals but for students who are trying out a new activity, studies have shown that one day a week of training is not enough engagement in a new activity to get “hooked” and generally leads to low retention.
The Club recommends that all students train a minimum of two days per week when starting out, to determine whether they will enjoy the sport.
Summer Camps are very important!
Camps: Camps are an essential part of a competitive fencer’s progress. During a typical one-week camp, fencers receive 20-25 hours of training. During a typical week of training during a school year, most fencers receive between 4-10 hours of training per week.
(Thus, one week of camp is equivalent to roughly a month of training during a typical school week!)
Summer Training: Summer training is an essential part of fencers’ development. The Club recommends that students who are serious about making results (the camps will be fun also!) spend 4-6 weeks with us during the summer.
Winter Camp: The day after Christmas until the day before New Year’s Eve we host winter camps for Youth and Junior/Senior fencers. This is a critical week of training.
Summer Nationals: Every student’s first competitive “Big Goal” should be to qualify for the Summer Nationals/July Challenge, which is held annually beginning the last few days of June.
How Much Should I Train? Studies have shown that one day a week of training is not enough engagement in a new activity to get “hooked” and generally leads to low retention. The Club recommends that all students train a minimum of two days per week when starting out, to determine whether they will enjoy the sport. Since the fencing season is a nearly year-round, competitive schedule, the Club recommends 3-4 days of training per week (7-10 hours) during the school year from September-June, leaving students with sufficient time to balance schoolwork and other interests.
How Do I Request a Refund?
Thanks for your inquiry regarding a refund. If you feel you have been billed in error, made a recent purchase mistake or need to withdraw from a camp before our withdrawal deadline then please complete our refund request from.
REFUND REQUEST FORM (Click Here).
Please note, all refunds are subject to our Terms of Service:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/terms-of-service
We normally process refunds within 3-7 business days.
Where can I find the policies and procedures for Tim Morehouse Fencing Club?
All policies and procedures are on the website and viewable in our Terms of Service:
https://www.timmorehousefencing.com/terms-of-service
All students attending TMFC agree too and must abide by the terms of service. These terms are updated periodically and subject to change with the start of each new season.
What is the refund policy for Summer Camps? Can I switch Weeks if I find I can no longer attend a particular week?
TERMS OF SERVICE
(FOR SUMMER DAY CAMPS)
1. Payment For Camp Required: Your Registration for a camp is Not Complete Until You Have Made Payment. Until payment is made, a spot is not official held even if you have completed a camp registration form.
2. Discount Rates: Only 1 discount can be applied to a camper's registration.
3. Early Rate Discount Limitations: The Early Registration Discounts do not apply to the price of private lessons, fencing equipment, early/late drop off or shuttle service.
4. Bill Upon Submission: If you have selected "Charge My Card" we will bill once your form is submitted.
5. REFUND POLICY:
* Before April 15: You can request a refund for each week purchased with a $100 deposit fee per week being deducted.
* Before June 15: You can request a refund for each week with a $200 deposit fee per week being deducted
* After June 15: No Refunds.
6. Camp Sessions Can Only Be Applied to the Summer:
Purchased Camp Sessions must be used during the summer period of June 15 to Sept 4. They are non-transferable after the Summer ends.
7.Switching Weeks During The Summer:
During the Summer, you can request to change weeks and we will move weeks if space is available.
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
Locations in Manhattan, Westchester County and Connecticut
Requesting to Cancel a Class or Lesson Within 24 Hours
The club has a standard 24-hour cancellation policy for classes and lessons. This agreed upon by all clients when they join in our terms of service.
As a one-time courtesy, the office can early cancel one lesson/class/session (on the same day) if you complete the Early Cancel Within 24-Hours request form below. Management will then review and approve since our customer service staff is not allowed to cancel within 24-hours.
1-Time Early Cancel Within 24-Hours Request Form:
https://fs29.formsite.com/0SGBF2/rqz5zbkz48/index.html
What is the Tax ID for Tim Morehouse Fencing Club?
LOCATIONS: Manhattan and Westchester
LEGAL CLUB NAME: Morehouse USA Fencing
DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA): Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
Tax ID number: 47-3896546
LOCATION: Stamford, CT
LEGAL CLUB NAME: Morehouse Elite Fencing
DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA): Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
Tax ID number: 86-2281433