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Join this three-weapon event in late April, sponsored by the Capitol Division.  Pre-register for reduced rates at askfred.net. MINORS MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN! A University of Maryland policy requires that all minors (under the age of 18) bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Minors WILL NOT be permitted […]

Please register on askfred.net. Open to Capitol Division members ONLY. Please note the registration times. Times are closer together so that as one event ends the other may begin. These are events for Division II/III and Youth-14 fencers. Y14 fencers must be born between 2003 and 2006, inclusive, or be on the Y12 national point rankings. […]

Please join us for the next DCFC Epee Champagne Challenge on Sunday, March 25 at the club. This is a self reffed tournament and the fee is $30 cash or check to “DC Fencers Club.” Register on askfred.net.  It’s already an A1 and it will even better with you!    

Join us for these complimentary conditioning classes at DCFC. Eliza Mace leads these sessions, which use yoga and conditioning exercises to compliment your bouting practice. Future classes take place on Fridays, March 16, 23, and 30, 2018 at 6:30 pm at DC Fencers Club. Join us!

Please join us for the third Youth Challenge of the season. Y10/12 and Y14 Mixed Epee and Saber. These events are friendly opportunities to introduce young fencers and their parents to the ins and outs of fencing competition. The fee is $40 per event, payable by cash or check to DC Fencers Club. Events Scheduled: […]

This three-weapon friendly tournament on Sunday, March 4 was an opportunity to review new referees who took part in the March 3 referee clinic with Matt Cox. We salute all the referees in training. You are absolutely critical to growing the sport of fencing. We also thank the Capitol Division for organizing this training, and […]

DCFCers took the top spots at the latest Champagne Challenge, held February 25, 2018 at DC Fencers Club. Thanks to all the fencers from fencing clubs across the Washington and Baltimore region who joined us at this strong A2 event. Congratulations to Joe Deucher, who won his first-ever Champagne Challenge gold today. Kudos also to […]

Congratulations to all our young fencers who earned a spot at the 2018 Junior Olympic National Championships. The Junior Olympics or “JOs” are the culminating event for the Cadet (under 17) and Junior (under 20) season. The event was held Feb. 16-19 in Memphis, Tenn. A special salute to Xavier Hilbert, who advanced to the […]

Whether you are a youth or a senior-level fencer, there are many local tournaments that offer worthwhile competitive experience. Go to the links below to register on askfred.net and we’ll see you on the fencing strip! Feb. 25 – DCFC Champagne Challenge March 3 – Referee Development Clinic with Matt Cox March 4 – Friends […]

HOLIDAY CLOSURE ALERT DC Fencers Club will be closed on Monday February 19th for the President’s Day federal holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday February 20th. Enjoy your holiday weekend.