May 27 - 30: No fencing at PFC or IWFC. Have a great Memorial Day weekend! It's also Military History Weekend at the Virginia Renaissance Faire if you're still looking for something to do Saturday and/or Sunday. I have one free gate pass available each day so let me know if you want it! (Must be arranged in advance so let me know no later than Friday.)
June 1: June's beginning fencing class starts. The class is 10 sessions long and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 at IWFC. The fee is $60 and equipment can be either rented or purchased. Call 238-3111 or email to register or if you have any questions.
June 1: June equipment orders and payments are due by 10 p.m. The vendor is Absolute and orders can be turned in via email or in person.
June 3: June's intermediate class begins and this month it's foil. Sessions are Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30. The fee is $60. Questions? Want to sign up? Call 238-3111 or email.
June 5: No PFC fencing.
June 9 - 13 or 14: No fencing (class or club) for IWFC or PFC. The 14th is up in the air but I'll let you know as soon as the details are settled.
General notes: Poquoson Parks and Rec is now taking registrations for the next set of fencing classes, which begin July 10, and for the fencing camps (one in July, one in August). Contact PPR to sign up.
Got a wanna-fencer who's not quite old enough for the regular beginner classes yet? Or an older youth wanna-fencer whose schedule just doesn't mesh with IWFC or PFC? The Newport News Family YMCA has a youth fencing class for ages 8-18! And it's taught by yours truly. Not a YMCA member? Not a problem, you can still sign your youngster up for the class! Just contact the NNY and they'll get you taken care of!
