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6/24/15 In the last DCFC tournament before Summer Nationals, DCFC swept the top spots in the Senior Mixed Epee event and medaled in the Sabre event as well. Thanks to meet manager Katelyn Keegan for running the tournament. Congratulations to all our fencers on getting in the game, and a special salute to the top […]

You are cordially invited to celebrate 25 years with Janusz Smolenski at DC Fencers Club   Tuesday, July 21 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm   at DC Fencers Club 9330 Fraser Avenue Silver Spring, MD   Feel free to bring a dish and a story!  

6/9/15 The Amazon Open, held on June 7 at DC Fencers Club, was a smashing success. For the twelfth year running, Valerie Asher organized this women’s tournament, which has become one of the strongest on the East Coast. An intrepid supporter of women’s fencing, Valerie offered an inspiring speech on the capacity of the participants […]

  6/12/15 TIME CHANGE ALERT!  We are meeting at 3:30 pm on Sunday, not in the morning.  Thanks for being flexible! What: Yoga for fencers When: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (2 hours)Where: DCFC, 9330 Fraser Avenue, Silver Spring, MDWho: Yogi Joe Deucher and you!Why: Hey DCFCers! Are you stiff from too much ‘en […]

    6/5/15 It’s about to get real! The twelfth annual Amazon Open is the biggest yet, with more than 60 epee fencers (A2) and 30 sabre fencers (B2) signed up. Participants receive special commemorative bracelets, there are prizes for the top eight, and a cadre of sharp-dressed referees! Thanks to organizer Valerie Asher for […]

6/5/15 It’s a sweep at the Captain Steere! Congratulations to DCFCers who took gold, silver, and bronze at the A2 Senior Mixed Epee event on Sunday, May 31. DCFCers also made up seven of the top eight in this event. Thanks to our meet manager Cindy Sirico and all our family and friends for your […]

5/26/15 Join us at this three-weapon tournament to honor Capitol Division member Captain Richard Steere. Senior Mixed Foil – May 30, 10:00 am Senior Mixed Sabre –  May 30, 1:00 pm Senior Mixed Epee – May 31, 10:00 am Register on askfred.net   #  #  #  

5/22/15 The Fences with Wolves youth epee fundraising tournament was a howling success! Thanks to our organizer, Jacob Asher, our bout committee, our refs, and our families and friends for your support of this event, held Sunday, May 17 at DC Fencers Club. We will update you soon with fundraising results for the Yellowstone Park […]

5/22/15 HOLIDAY CLOSURE ALERT! DC Fencers Club will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. When the Federal Government is closed, so are we. Enjoy your holiday. #  #  #

  Mark your calendars! Four tournaments at DCFC are coming up soon.   MAY 17 – FENCES WITH WOLVES   On Sunday, May 17, DCFC hosts the fourth annual “Fences With Wolve”s. This is a Y10, Y12, and Y14 mixed epee event. This tournament is a fundraiser for the Wolf Project of the Yellowstone Park […]