WFC News

January/February 2014

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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Extra Bouting Time!

Fencers, feel like there's not enough time in class to fence?  Now you can stay after to spar with your classmates!  Fencers in Youth or Adult Skills classes are invited to stay for the half hour after their class ends to practice.

Vacation Week Schedule

Reminder, there are no regular classes February 17-22.  We will have open fencing on Wednesday the 19th as usual.  Classes resume on February 25th for the final week of the  Jan/Feb term.

March/April classes begin the week of March 3rd, and registration is now ope.

Wi-Fi Upgrades

We have just upgraded our internet service from DSL to cable and will be installing a new wireless system later in the week.  Please check the bulletin board for the password for the new system, and enjoy the faster, and hopefully, more consistent service!

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!

We're at 259 '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.