We're a go for the Dawn Treader premier at the Harbour View Grand theatre this Friday night! (Click here for directions.) All you have to do is wear/bring your fencing gear and show up ready to fence and to talk about fencing! I'll try to make sure everyone gets a chance to fence a bit but when you're not fencing, you can answer peoples' questions about fencing, tell them what the sport's like, what you like about it, etc. Our time is from 7:00 to 8:00 so if you can be there a bit before 7:00 so we can jump right into it, it'll be a help. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to come out!
Saber fencers, we'll make up Friday's class in Poquoson on Sunday from 6:00 to 7:00. If you can't make it, no worries. Just let me know and we'll schedule something that works for you.
The last equipment order of 2010 goes in Wednesday, December 15! If you've been wanting to get something spiffy for your fencer and save yourself the shipping, this is your last chance before the holidays. Visit Absolute's website and let me know what you want no later than 10 p.m. on the 15th. Items should be in hand by the following Tuesday, December 21.
The next set of foil classes at IWFC will start the first week of January. The beginner class will start Monday, January 3, and the intermediate class will start on Tuesday, January 4. The beginner class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 for ten sessions and the intermediate class meets Tuesday and Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 for eight sessions. Both classes are $60 (the intermediate fee includes dues for the month) and equipment can be rented or purchased as needed. Email coach@iwfc.net or call 238-3111 to register.
Many fencing clubs have an area where fencers can display their fencing awards and trophies and people have mentioned doing that at IWFC as well. Ed made it official the other day when he brought in his trophy from the Tech Open! I'll have a display shelf up shortly plus rods we can hang medals from so if you have a fencing shiny you'd like to show off/share, bring it on in!
Check out this great fencing-themed commercial featuring a footballer wielding an epee against a saberist! Don't miss the handy foot action with the cabbage. (Wait, can I say 'handy' when talking about a soccer move?)
While you're browsing around online, take a look at the newly-remodeled Virginia Division website. The forums have had a face lift as well but the big change is the site itself. How 'bout that schedule page!
Have you fenced in a tournament or twelve? Take a look at this online fencing journal that debuted this week. It integrates with the AskFRED database so you can analyze your past results sixteen ways to Sunday. Pretty nifty!
