Saber World Cup Webcast moved up to 7:00 tonight

Received an email from USA Fencing updating tonight's webcast schedule:

(New York City, N.Y.) - Fencing fans from around the world can watch the medal bouts of the New York Saber World Cup live TONIGHT on both www.usfencing.org and www.universalsports.com at 7 p.m. EDT.

One US fencer, Mariel Zagunis, is in the women's saber semifinals. The men's competition is still underway, now into the round of 32. US fencers still in play are Tim Morehouse, Daryl Homer, and Ben Igoe. Tune in to US Fencing or Universal Sports at 7:00 to see how the semis and the finals go!

Watch World Cup fencing LIVE Saturday night!

Watch the New York Saber World Cup finals live Saturday night! The men's and women's saber semifinal bouts will be aired via webcast beginning at 7:30 p.m. Click the link for more info. Watch the best of the best do what they do best!

Can Dan Fence?

Gold medal decathloner (decathlonist?) Dan O'Brien is trying his hand at all sorts of sports in a series called 'Can Dan Do It?' In May he gave fencing a try:



You can see the full series here. Enjoy!

Tournament this weekend in Richmond - 23 Jun 11

This weekend is the Tune-up Open in Richmond. Entry is $20 per event if you pre-register, $25 if you don't. They're also having youth foil events on both days if you want to watch some of the younger fencers go at it! Full details, including schedule and directions can be found at the above link. Any questions, just let me know!

July's coming up quickly! - 20 Jun 11

Registration for July classes, both at IWFC and at PPR, is open so don't forget to sign up! The IWFC beginner class starts on Wednesday, July 6, the IWFC intermediate saber class starts Tuesday, July 5, and the Poquoson beginner and intermediate foil classes start on Sunday, July 10. To register for IWFC classes, email coach@iwfc.net or call 238-3111. Poquoson registrations are done through Poquoson Parks and Rec.

Not sure about taking a class? How about fencing camp instead? Poquoson Parks and Rec is hosting fencing camps this summer -- five days of fun with other youth fencers to be! Camps are five days long, two hours per day, with the 8-10 year olds camp from 12:30 to 2:30 and 11-14 year olds from 3:00 to 5:00. The first camp runs July 18-22 and the second is August 15-19. All equipment is provided! Contact PPR to register.

If Poquoson and Carrollton don't fit into your schedule, how about the Newport News YMCA? They have a youth fencing class for ages 8-18! All equipment is provided and the class is open to both members and non-members.

And lastly, the end of the world is officially drawing nigh. Yes, I finally broke down and set up official Facebook pages for each club! IWFC's page is here and PFC's is here. Go! Like! Share!

Quick Sunday note - 19 Jun 11

Just wanted to remind folks that Poquoson's back on schedule today. Happy Fathers' Day and if we don't see you tonight, hope to see you soon!

Tonight's the last night of fencing for a bit - 8 Jun 11

Big reminder: After tonight's IWFC session, there is no fencing at either IWFC or PFC until next Tuesday afternoon. This includes practice sessions, classes, and private lessons. Regular activity will resume after noon on Tuesday. See you then!

Poquoson schedule reminder, IWFC classes - 5 May 11

Poquoson fencers: Remember, there is no fencing this weekend or next (the 5th and the 12th).

Beginning and intermediate foil students are being accepted at IWFC through Monday (beginning) and Tuesday (intermediate foil) of this week. So if you forgot to sign up, there's still time! Just email or call 238-3111 and you're good to go.