Fencing gear for kids are available at shop.fencing.net. But before you start shopping you should consider downloading the free Parent’s guild to fencing - two thousand and seven edition. It is a free ebook 25 pages long with pictures and all of all a parents needs to know about fencing for their kids. It is a must have. Then look to buy the plastic training foil sword. This will make it more cost effective for you as parent as you know how kids tend to want to start something then lose interest. This give them and you the opportunity to try the sport for under $25 and if they develop the love for it, you can always go back to shop.fencing.net and pick up a starter kit for your child.