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CFC to Suspend Physical Operations
10 June, 2020 - Effective June 26th, Concord Fencing Club will be closing its doors at its current location. We will be suspending physical operations over the summer, and will regroup in the fall to consider the feasibility of reopening in a new venue. Though CFC will be without a physical address for an indefinite period, we are not planning to close the club completely. We plan to continue activities on several fronts: Our Remote Training Program will be extended through the summer, individual lessons will be available by appointment, and
the club will maintain its USFA membership and social media presence. Further details will be announced as they become available.
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CFC Reopens for Individual Lessons
1 June, 2020 - Following the update of the State of New Hampshire's "Stay at Home 2.0" mandate, which allows Health and Fitness clubs to reopen for limited activities, Concord Fencing Club will reopen this week to offer Individual Private Lessons. To ensure the health and safety of its fencers and staff, the club has implemented a new COVID-19 protocol which includes a strict regime of social distancing, the wearing of masks by staff, fencers, and visitors, and a program of regular disinfection within the venue. Interested students should contact CFC by email for further information.
CFC Announces New Remote Training Program
25 March, 2020 - Concord Fencing Club has developed a new Remote Training Program, designed to help our fencers remain engaged with the sport, and to maintain their training, despite the social isolation experienced due to the COVID-19 crisis. Activities and materials from the program will be available to anyone who registers for classes or donates to CFC during the temporary suspension of our onsite activities. In recognition of the extra effort and dedication required to maintain one’s training during such challenging times, CFC has also announced the creation of a new special achievement badge, which will be awarded to students and members who successfully complete the requirements of the Remote Training Program.
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Next Tournament at CFC:
• Date: Saturday,
13 June 2020
• Events: Y14 Men's Foil, Y14 Men's Epee, Y14 Men's Sabre
Y14 Women's Foil, Y14 Women's Epee, Y14 Women's Sabre
D-II Men's Foil, D-II Men's Epee, D-II Men's Sabre
D-II Women's Foil, D-II Women's Epee, D-II Women's Sabre
Latest CFC Tournament Results:
Nor'Easter Open8 Feb 2020
• On the Podium: Mixed Foil, Mixed Epee, Mixed Sabre
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CFC Onsite Programs Temporarily Suspended
18 March, 2020 - In order to help protect the health of our fencers, their families, and our community during the COVID-19 crisis, CFC will be closed from March 18 through May 4. A new Remote Training Program is under development; details will be announced.
[Updated 26 March.]
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Summer Fencing Camp at CFC
13 June, 2019 - Concord Fencing Club will once again offer its popular Summer Camp on Monday - Thursday, August 6th - 8th, from 9am to 2pm daily. REGISTER NOW
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Summer Fencing Classes at CFC
6 June, 2019 - Concord Fencing Club will be extending its regular season with a limited Summer Session. From 8 July through 21 August, CFC will open on Monday through Wednesday evenings, offering a range of group classes, individual lessons, and open fencing. Contact the CFC office with any questions. SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION
CFC to Host 2019 USFCA Regional Coaches Clinic
8 March, 2019 - CFC will host the USFCA NorthEast Regional Coaches Clinic on the weekend of May 4-5, 2019. This is an Introductory and Intermediate fencing coaching clinic led by USFCA certified Fencing Masters Paul Sise and John Krauss. USFCA Assistant Moniteur, Moniteur, and Prevot practical exams will be available by arrangement at the clinic. USFCA Examiner Training will also be given to eligible Prevots and Masters attending. Coach Sise is a former Chair and current member of the USFCA's Certification and Accreditation Board (CAB). Coach Krauss is a former USFCA Vice-President, Chair of Conference Committee, and is a former CAB member. More Info
CFC's 2018-2019 Season Begins
16 Aug, 2018 - Concord Fencing Club's regular classes for the 2018-2019 season will begin on 27 August, 2018. CFC offers both individual and group instruction in all three fencing weapons; Foil, Epée, and Sabre. More Info
Ruth Dodge Wins Silver Medal - and World Team Berth
5 July, 2017 - CFC fencer Ruth Dodge won a silver medal at the USA Fencing National Championships, competing in the Veteran 70 Women’s Foil event. Her performance has also earned her a berth on the U.S. Team for the next fencing Veteran World Championship, which will be held in Slovenia in October. Congratulations, Ruth!
CFC Coaches Earn New Rankings in Foil, Epee, and Sabre
30 April, 2017 - Coach Edmundo Martinez has been accredited as a Moniteur in Foil and Sabre, and Coach Jim Leland has been accredited as a Moniteur in Epee, by the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA). This is the second of four levels of certification for fencing coaches and instructors, progressing toward the rank of Prévôt, and ultimately, of Fencing Master. Moniteur certification is achieved by passing first a written examination, then an oral and practical examination by USFCA-certified Prévôts or Fencing Masters.
CFC's Homeschool Program
The Concord Fencing Club Fencing for Homeschoolers Program, designed for children between the ages of 7 and 14, is divided into four 10 week sessions. Each class will last 60 minutes. Course description
NH Chronicle Investigates Olympic Fencing at CFC
Concord Monitor profiles CFC's "Dynamic Duo"
More CFC Tournament Results:
C & Under11 Jan 2020
• On the Podium: Mixed Foil, Mixed Epee,
Holiday Open28 Dec 2019
• On the Podium: Mixed Epee, Mixed Foil
E & Under 26 Oct 2019
• On the Podium: Mixed Foil
Veteran's Tournament 10 Aug 2019
• On the Podium: Mixed Foil, Mixed Epee
D & Under 11 May 2019
• On the Podium: Mixed Epee
Spring Open 27 April 2019
• On the Podium: Mixed Foil, Mixed Epee, Mixed Sabre, Women's Foil
Molly Stark Mixed-Team Relay30 March 2019
• On the Podium: Team Epee
Veteran's Tournament9 Feb 2019
• On the Podium: Vet Combined Mixed Epee
C & Under 12 Jan 2019
• On the Podium: Mixed Foil, Mixed Epee, Mixed Sabre