Weeks before Olympics, DCFC Members bring home Gold, Silver, and Bronze at 2012 Summer Nationals
DCFC Member Marta Lasota (back row, far left) wins silver in U14 Women's Sabre
DC Fencers Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2012
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WEEKS BEFORE THE OLYMPICS, DC FENCERS CLUB MEMBERS WIN GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE
AT 2012 USA FENCING SUMMER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
DCFC members bring home nine medals from nation’s largest fencing tournament
Silver Spring, MD – DC Fencers Club (DCFC) congratulates its fencers who brought home nine medals from the 2012 USA Fencing National Championships and July North American Cup, held on June 29 – July 8 in Anaheim, California. DCFC members ranging from age 14 to over 70 won a total of nine medals, including two gold, two silver, three bronze, and fifth and sixth places medals. In addition, DCFC members advanced to nine additional top 16 spots in multiple events featuring competitive fields of 100 or more fencers.
DCFC sent nearly 50 fencers to compete in numerous team and individual events at Summer Nationals, hosted by USA Fencing, the national governing body for this Olympic sport. This is the largest fencing tournament in the world, with more than 3,500 fencers of all ages representing fencing clubs around the country. The event served as the final qualifying tournament for the 2012 Veteran World Championships in Krems, Austria In October, as well as the first qualifying event for the 2012 Junior and Cadet World Championships.
Among the results:
Kazimieras Campe, Gold, Veteran 70 Men's Epee
Jim Adams, Gold, Men's Veteran 70 Foil; Bronze, Veteran 70 Men's Epee
Dick Richards, Bronze, Veteran 50 Men's Epee
Amanda Sirico, Silver, Under 19 (U19) Women’s Epee; Bronze in the Under 16 (Cadet)
Marta Lasota, Silver, Youth 14 (Y14) Women’s Sabre
Theo Pary, sixth place spot in Veteran 60 Men's Epee
Sally Gifford, DCFC, fifth Place, Veteran 40 Women's Epee
Valerie Asher, 10th place, Division 1A Women's Epee
Diane Trice, 13th place, Veteran 50 Women's Sabre
Jian Ouyang, 14th place, Y14 Men’s Sabre
Alexander Stichman, 15th place, Y10 Men’s Epee
Eugene Chung, 13th place, U19 Men’s Sabre
Michael Josephs, 16th place, U19 Men’s Sabre
Conrad Sutter, 12th place, U19 Men’s Epee
Sal Centanni, 9th place Y12 Men’s Sabre
Eli Polston, 12th place, U16 Men’s Sabre
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DC Fencers Club Summer Camps and Beginner Classes
Each generation of fencing champions gets its start in a beginner fencing class. This July and August, DC Fencers Club offers six separate weeklong summer fencing camps for beginners ages eight and up. In addition there is a Saturday morning all ages/all levels fencing class. Starting in September, DC Fencers Club hosts ongoing beginner fencing classes on weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays, including beginner classes for youth, and daytime classes for homeschoolers. Equipment is provided for beginners. For more information on getting involved in this Olympic sport, call 301-562-1990 or email .
About DC Fencers Club
DC Fencers Club (DCFC) has a national and international reputation as one of the best fencing clubs in the United States. The club offers instruction through classes, camps, workshops, and individual lessons. Fencers of all ages are welcome, and members range from recreational fencers to fencers who compete in local, regional, national, and international tournaments. DCFC coaches have a combined 100 years of training, competition, and teaching experience, and they include credentialed fencing masters and National and World Champions. DC Fencers Club promotes excellence, sportsmanship, and safety in a friendly, easygoing environment.
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