Armory class: Friday, August 19 was to be the foil armory class but I've decided to roll the foil and epee classes together to avoid a chunk of repetition for people interested in both. The combined armory class will be Friday, August 26, from 7:00 to 9:00. We'll go over the basics of troubleshooting and repairing foil and epee equipment. The fee is $15 for IWFC/PFC members (or non-fencing parents of our younger members), $20 for non-members so if you area college fencers want to get a taste of fencing how-to, come on out! This will be show-and-explain more than hands-on so all you need to bring is something to take notes. Bonus: Feel free to bring a bottle or two of your favorite relaxing beverage, adult or otherwise. The weather's getting bearable again so we can socialize afterwards as well! Sign up for the class by emailing coach@iwfc.net or calling 238-3111.
Newport News YMCA: There will be no class August 30 due to work being done on the courts. So our final session in the current class will be next Tuesday, August 23. The next youth fencing class is September 6 through October 25. You don't have to be a member of the Y to sign up your young fencer, either. If you or an older child is interested in learning to fence at the Y, let them know. If there's sufficient interest, we'll add a class! To register or to ask about adding a class, contact the Newport News Family YMCA.
IWFC beginner fencing class: The September beginner class starts Wednesday, September 7. Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 and run through the 28th. The class fee is $60 and equipment can be either rented or purchased (payment, sizing et al will be handled during the first class). Email coach@iwfc.net or call 238-3111 to register.
IWFC epee class: The next intermediate class is epee and it starts Tuesday, September 6! You've seen the others fencing it and want to do it too? You've noodled around with it but want to learn it for real? Now's your chance! Classes are Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30. Class fee is $60 and epee equipment is provided. Sign up by via email to coach@iwfc.net or call 238-3111.
Equipment order: September's equipment orders are due by 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7. The 2011-2012 tournament season's starting to get underway so check out your gear and see if anything needs to be replaced or updated.
