FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2018 Contact: DC Fencers Club, Bowie fencer competes in first World Championships WASHINGTON — Amanda Sirico of Bowie, Maryland, has been selected to compete in her first World Fencing Championships, taking place July 19 – 27 in Wuxi, China. Sirico, 22, will represent the United States in the Women’s […]
There are still spaces available at DCFC’s summer fencing camps. Starting July 9 week through August 20 week, each camp offers an immersive experience in this Olympic sport. Our summer fencing camps introduce young people to the many benefits of this Olympic sport. Beyond the fitness benefits, fencing promotes intellectual development, decision making skills, self discipline, […]
A big salute to all the young competitors who brought their A game to the final DCFC Youth Challenge of the season, held Sunday, June 17. Kudos to the fencers who took top spots! Y10 Mixed Epee 1 – Samuel Yechan Lee, POFC 2 – Digges Pennington, DCFC 3 – Brian Chen, BFC 3 – […]
DCFCers earned triple gold and more at the April Division I/Wheelchair Championships and April NAC, held April 20-23 in Richmond, Virginia. Congratulations to all our competitors on joining the fray, giving your best, and a special salute to competitors who took top spots. Amanda Sirico won her first Division 1 Women’s Epee Championship title. Dennis […]
For immediate release February 15, 2018 Contact: DC Fencers Club Bowie, Md. Fencer wins team bronze in Barcelona DC Fencers Club member and Bowie, Md. resident Amanda Sirico helped Team USA win bronze over 2016 Olympic champions Team Romania, (28-20), at the Barcelona Women’s Epee World Cup in Barcelona, Spain on Sunday, February 11. […]
Congratulations to DCFCers Daniel Wheeler and Justin Haddad on taking gold and bronze in the ChocoTherapy Open on Feb. 11 at BFC in Columbia, Md. Daniel earned his B18 and got some chocolate. Way to go, gentlemen! Craving more competition? The next DCFC Champagne Challenge is Feb. 25. It’s already an A2 and it will […]
June 9 witnessed a full moon and a gathering of fencers at DCFC for the last Friday Night D and Under Mixed Epee event of the season. Congratulations to pentathlete Luke Holman on winning gold. William Foster took silver and Eliza Mace and Ryan McFeeters tied for bronze. Full results at askfred.net. Mark your calendars […]
Congratulations to all the competitors who competed in the Captain Steere Mixed epee event on Sunday, May 28 at DC Fencers Club. A special salute to DCFC fencers Justin Haddad, Nathan Bailey, Andrew Nosil, and Xavier Hilbert on winning gold, bronze, 5th, and 7th places respectively. Full results at askfred.net.
MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE AT DCFC – DC Fencers Club will be open on Saturday, May 27. We are also open on Sunday, May 28 to host the Captain Steere Mixed Open Epee tournament. DCFC will be closed on Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
CLUB CLOSURE ALERT! DC Fencers Club will be closed from Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 10 for the USA Fencing Summer National Championships in Dallas, Texas. DCFC will reopen on Monday, July 11 for daytime DCFC summer fencing camps and evening open bouting. If you have questions, please contact your individual coach. Otherwise, see you after […]