WFC News

December 2013

Best Wishes For the New Year!

I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your support during the recent transition. It's been a fun start and  I'm very excited about the year ahead.  We have an outstanding group of youth and adult fencers -- enthusiastic, sportsmanlike, keen to improve their skills. The upcoming year should be an exciting one for them.  And it was great to watch our students share fencing with friends and family during our holiday Bonus Days  -- hopefully we'll see some of these guests back for more!

Best wishes one and all for a wonderful New Year!

Join us for an awesome four-day fencing clinic!  Beginners through intermediate level fencers age 8-14.
(Younger experienced fencers may participate with coach's okay.)

New fencers will learn fencing basics, experienced fencers will improve their skills.  There will be lots of fencing time and an opportunity to fence all three weapons.

In addition to fencing, we will have warm-up games and exercises to improve balance, agility, hand-eye coordination and tactical thinking. Basic equipment trouble-shooting and armoring skills will also be covered.

Learn to juggle!  Juggling is a skill that compliments fencing -- students will learn basic juggling techniques and will make their own set of juggling balls.

There will be a variety of board games available for use during lunch breaks, including Chess, Checkers, Stratego, Risk and Battleship.  We ask that students leave electronic games at home.

Students should bring a lunch and snacks each day, and wear athletic clothing, including clean, dry sneakers.

Cost: $375 if registered and paid by January 31st
(free clinic t-shirt)

After January 31st cost is $400
(Plus $15 if you'd like a t-shirt)

Can't make all four days?
Pay $100 per day (t-shirt not included)
USA Fencing membership required.

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'E' And Under Competition

The Worcester Fencing Club will hold a 6-Weapon 'E' and Under competition on January 11 & 12th.  This is a  senior event (age 13+), and is restricted to unclassified and 'E' rated fencers. (Click here for the USFA classification chart.)

This is a great event for experienced fencers, as well as those new to competition.  Talk to Syd to see if this is a good event for you to enter. (Deadline to enter is 1/8)

Spectators are always welcome!

Sunday Sit-Down

Check out this recent interview in the Worcester paper!

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Open Fencing

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.