WFC News

April 2014

May/June Classes

The May/June Term begins next week.  Please take a moment to register on line before your first class.  Also, please note that the Adult Strategy and Tactics class has moved to Wednesday nights so that fencers can take advantage of Open Fencing.  Qualified adult fencers who would like to fence two times a week can combine Strategy and Tactics with one of the Adult Skills classes.

Intramural #2

Join Us For Our Second Intramural
Saturday afternoon, May 3

Want to learn how fencing competitions are run?

Want to see how you stack up against your classmates?

Want to test your skills and chart your progress as a fencer?

Join us for this in-house tournament.  Open to fencers with little or no prior competitive experience, this fun event will teach you about fencing competition and introduce you to rules and formats.  The adult events are open to unclassified fencers with some competitive experience.

Youth Foil (ages 8-13) check-in closes at 1pm
Youth Epee (ages 8-13) check-in closes at 1pm
Adult Foil (ages 13+) check-in closes at 3pm
Adult Epee (ages 13+) Check in closes at 3pm

We need at least 6 fencers in each event.

Please allow for approximately 3 hours to complete each event. Depending on the numbers, events may be further divided to facilitate smooth running of the event.

Register

Special Outreach Program

We still have cards for you to give to your friends and acquaintences to introduce them to the Worcester Fencing Club.  If your friend signs up for a class or clinic, and turns in the card with your name on the back, they will receive a glove with their enrollment, and you will get a coupon good for one free night of open fencing!

Help us Grow the Sport of Fencing in Worcester!

Rummage Sale

We have some retro WFC warm-ups, t-shirts and miscellaneous items, as well as some used fencing equipment, that we will be selling off this spring.  Prices are great, and all items are sold as is.  Look for the display near the front counter.

Fencing with the Stars on Our Facebook Page

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.