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Join the Wolf Pack! DCFC hosts Fences With Wolves Mixed Youth Epee Event

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May 16, 2013 On June 2, DCFC hosts the second annual "Fences with Wolves." This is a Y10, Y12, and Y14 Mixed Epee event. This tournament is a fundraiser for the Wolf Project of the Yello…wstone Park Foundation. Last year, Fences With Wolves raised enough money to buy two radio collars for the Wolf Project. …

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Amanda Sirico to compete in first-ever Senior World Cup in Rio this weekend, livestream available

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DC Fencers Club sends our very best wishes to Amanda Sirico, who will compete in her first-ever Senior World Cup this weekend at the Rio Epee Internationale World Cup in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This competition follows a stellar 2012-2013 season in which Sirico completed the cadet/junior fencing season as the #1 ranked cadet women’s …

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Two-fer weekend in June – fence at the Amazon Open or get certified at Referee Clinic

Like looking dapper and wielding absolute authority?  Then this, too, could be you.  Thanks to DCFC member and ref extraordinaire Nick Ferrara for this photo.

May 7, 2013 On the weekend of June 8-9, we invite you to a two-for-one opportunity. REFEREE CLINIC Calling all parents, fencers, and fencing fans.  Becoming a certified referee is a quick route to understanding the sport and may help cover tournament travel costs!  On June 8-9, the Capitol Division is hosting a referee clinic run by Brad Baker, …

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DCFC wins big at Super Youth Circuit 2013 event at Mission Fencing in NY

May 7, 2013   DC Fencers Club members went sightseeing in New York and came back with trinkets and top spots at the 2013 Super Youth Circuit event at Mission Fencing Club in Rocky Point, NY last weekend.  Congratulations to all the DC Fencers Club members who competed, and a salute to the following fencers …

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RESULTS – April 2013 Division I/Wheelchair National Championships and North American Cup (Y10, Y12, Y14, 14TM)

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4/15/13   Congratulations to all DC Fencers Club members who competed in the April 2013 Division I/Wheelchair National Championships and North American Cup (Y10, Y12, Y14, 14TM), April 11 through Monday, April 15 in Richmond, VA.   A special congratulations to the following fencers on their stellar results.   Amanda Sirico, bronze, Division 1 Women's …

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Cherry Blossom Open 2013 – Results

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Cherry Blossom Open 2013 – Results   The massive Cherry Blossom Open 2013 held at the University of Maryland College Park on April 6-7, 2013 was one of the biggest tournaments on the East Coast this season.  DC Fencers Club made their presence known with multiple medals and top eight spots.    In the mixed …

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DC Fencers Club Members Hit the Jackpot with Eight Medals at the March North American Cup

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2013 Contact: dcfencers@gmail.com   DC FENCERS CLUB MEMBERS HIT THE JACKPOT WITH EIGHT MEDALS AT THE MARCH NORTH AMERICAN CUP IN RENO, NEVADA   (SILVER SPRING, MD) — Over St. Patrick's Day weekend, DC Fencers Club members found their pot of gold at the March North American Cup in Reno, …

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March 2013 Champagne Challenge Results

Time for some champagne!  Congratulations to DCFC members for representing at the Champagne Challenge events in Sabre and Epee this weekend.  Sunday's epee event was a very strong A4 tournament, with 64 fencers from as far away as Memphis, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.  We saw some fantastic fencing many, including Olympian and three-time US National Men's …

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Results – 2013 Capitol Division Summer National Qualifiers

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March 4, 2013 Congratulations to all our members who competed in the Summer Nationals Qualifiers this weekend. It is very hard to compete with clubmates, and we appreciate your support of your fellow fencers. Thanks to the Capitol Division for a well-run event, and to all our fencers, families, and friends for your encouragement!   …

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DCFC members win championship titles, medals, and a trip to the World Championships

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2013   Contact: dcfencers@gmail.com   DC FENCERS CLUB MEMBERS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES AND TEAM BRONZE AT JUNIOR OLYMPIC FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS   Gold Medalist Amanda Sirico earns a slot on US Team competing at Junior World Fencing Championships in Croatia    (SILVER SPRING, MD) – DC Fencers Club congratulates its members …

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