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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2013 Contact:   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, […]

March 13, 2013 Media Advisory Contact:     DC Fencers Club gives a fencing demonstration at the 20th Annual NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo   WHAT: Did you or your child watch fencing at the London 2012 Olympics and say "Hey, I'd like to try that!"  Now is your chance.  On March 17, from […]

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 […]

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!   […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2013   Contact:   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 […]

February 12, 2013   MEDIA ADVISORY   DC Fencers Club sends 31 youth fencers to compete in Junior Olympic Fencing Championships in Baltimore   #1 ranked U.S. Cadet epee fencer Amanda Sirico (Bowie, MD) to compete at this national event   WHAT: DC Fencers Club (Silver Spring, MD) is sending 31 young fencers to compete […]

2/11/13   Victory was indeed sweet for DCFC members at the Choco Therapy Open this weekend held at the Columbia space of the Baltimore Fencing Club.  The tournament featured epee, sabre, and foil events, and DCFC members garnered multiple top spots in all three events.  Here's to you, and some chocolate too!   Choco Therapy […]