WFC News

November 2013

Holiday Gift Ideas

WFC t-shirt? Mask? Glove? Weapon?  Let us help you choose the right gift for your fencer!  Not sure what to get?  We offer gift certificates as well.

Email us at info@worcesterfencing.com with your questions and orders.

This time of year can be tricky for scheduling, with one holiday following another in rapid succession.  Please double check your class schedules to familiarize yourself with the days we will not be holding classes.  If you are unable to attend one of your regular classes due to holiday events or travel, remember that you can always attend  another of our regularly scheduled classes as a make-up. (You can even attend two classes on same day.)

December Bonus Days!

We will be closed between Christmas and New Year's, but we know you'll want to fence a bit, so we will hold Open Fencing on December 23rd and 30th.  Youth fencers are encouraged to come from 6-7:30 and adult fencers from 7-9.  Currently enrolled fencers may attend at no cost, for others, the usual $10 floor fee applies.

Our regular schedule resumes on December 2nd.

Worcester Fencing Club welcomes Scott Dezrah Blinn to its staff. "Dez" is a professional magician and passionate fencing enthusiast with more than 10 years experience in outdoor and physical education. He was the Program Director at Camp Oceanwood in Ocean Park, ME and has experience teaching youth, families and adults. He began fencing at the University of Southern Maine's "Blade Society" and continued at "Guard Up!" in Burlington, MA. He is very excited to be assisting Coach Syd here in Worcester and is eager to start spreading the fencing bug in Central MA.  Dez will be assisting with Saturday morning classes and vacation camps and clinics.

Camps and Clinics

We are putting together our school vacation and summer clinic plans and will be sending out the details shortly!

Winter Weather Reminders

We don't like to give in to the weather, but when it is necessary to close due to weather conditions, we will post announcements on our web site, face book page and answering machine, as well as sending out an email.

Dry Shoes Please
Please, no outside shoes on the fencing floor!  Salt, sand and water can be hazardous, and makes it harder to keep the place clean.  Bring a pair of clean, dry sneakers to change into when you come to fence -- your footwork will thank you!

Help Us Reach 250 'Likes' on Facebook

We regularly post announcements about upcoming events, results, and news on our facebook page.  "Like" us, and invite your friends to like us too -- more exposure means more fencers, more fencers means more fun!

Private Lessons

Need a little extra help with that new technique?  Private lessons are a great way to improve your game!  Private lessons are available by appointment, and there are several coaches and times available.  Syd is available on Wednesday evenings, Saturday afternoons and Tuesday or Thursday morning or early afternoon.  Bill Shipman, the head coach at Brandeis University is available on Wednesday evenings.  Dave Brown, head coach at WPI will also be available by appointment on a limited basis.  Cost is $30 per lesson which last 20-30 minutes.