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What is Fencing?http://www.fencing.net/faq.html What is the Cheshire Fencing Club?The Cheshire Fencing Club is a nationally recognized member of the Connecticut division of the United Stated Fencing Association. We sponsor weekly tournaments open to all registered members of the United States Fencing Association. They are held on Wednesday's at 7:00, at the Norton school gym in Cheshire, CT.Back to TopWhat is the Dodd Middle School Fencing Program?The Cheshire YMCA sponsors the Dodd Middle School after-school clubs. The Cheshire Fencing Club works in conjunction with the YMCA to bring fencing instruction to Dodd Middle School Students as a club sport and was formed to introduce the sport of fencing to the students of Cheshire with physical training, exciting competition, and tactical study.Back to TopWhat about the High School Club?The Cheshire High School program is completely funded through the Cheshire Fencing Club. Several efforts are underway to formally secure fencing as a club sport at Cheshire High School, however the team is granted space and training through classes offered by the Cheshire YMCA. Cheshire High School competes along with 25 or so other high schools throughout the state as part of the Connecticut High School Fencing Association.Fencing instruction for Cheshire High School Students was formed to introduce the sport of fencing to the students of Cheshire with physical training, exciting competition, and tactical study.Back to TopWhat is Wednesday Night Bouting?If you enroll in Wednesday night, you are welcome to take the footwork part of the Monday class and open fence as long as there is room and you do not create a distraction. There are no classes on Wednesday at this time. If you are in the Monday class and wish to come occasionally to Wednesday Night bouting to compete, you may as long as there is room. If you wish to come regularly, please sign up for both nights. There is a nominal $5.00 per night floor charge on Wednesday’s for Non-YMCA members to fence For more information, check here. Back to TopDo you offer private lessons?Yes, but only by special request and availability is extremely limited. Personal training is an important component of a fencer's development, however, the club is supported by volunteers - it is much better to get your instruction from people who do this or a living. We recommend the following local facilities for private instruction: Candlewood Fencing Center in Danbury, Connecticut is perhaps Connecticut's finest fencing center and offers many comprehensive classes of varying skill level in Foil, Epee, or Sabre. They also offer private lessons from USFCA certified instructors and training from Russian masters. (203) 778-0808 Back to TopWhere can I buy equipment?Cheshire Fencing Club offers equipment for its members only; beginners to experts, at exceptional prices. You can also find quality equipment on line at any of these companies: Back to TopWhat Should I Wear?
o Knickers (preferred) or long pants without
pockets Back to TopDo I need to be a Cheshire resident to participate?No. Back to TopHow can I support the Cheshire Fencing Club?Please contact Scott vonFischer to volunteer you time or financial support. Back to TopCopyright © 2008
Cheshire Fencing Club. All rights reserved.
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Calendar The Winter 2009 middle school class session is underway! Sign up at the Cheshire YMCA website Wednesday Night Tournaments! 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday night at Now at Norton School Gym! Archive
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