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DCFC Armory Clinic on June 15 addresses changes in epee wiring requirements

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  ARMORY CLINIC – SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 pm, DCFC Armourer Kerry Swick will hold an armory clinic at DC Fencers Club.  More details coming soon. In the meantime, a note from Kerry:  #  #  #  To all those that have panicked and to those that have not yet panicked; …

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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

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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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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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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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Capitol Clash Super Youth Circuit and Cadet 2013 tournament – Results

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  DC Fencers Club congratulates our more than 60 youth fencers who competed in over a dozen events in the Capitol Clash Super Youth Circuit and Cadet 2013 tournament, the largest regional youth fencing event in the mid-Atlantic.   A special salute to the ten fencers who won 11 medals (one gold, five bronze, and five more …

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Hangover Classic – Results

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  1.7.13 DCFC rang in 2013 with 13 top eight spots at the Hangover Classic at the University of Richmond, Virginia. A special salute to Marta Lasota, Peter Souders, Jacob Asch, Ian Richards, Marie Lawson, Diane Trice, Julian Raul, and Clinton Rodell on their gold, silver, and bronze medal wins! Thanks to the organizers, the …

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