West Shore Fencers Club

07/29/2024

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Fencing Program indicated below and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any restricted area (here in defined as any area where in admittance to the general public is prohibited), the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) of th...

03/31/2022

This has some great info in it, please give it a read and watch the example videos.

Refereeing Questions What’s the best way to control your strip as a referee? Credibility is the most important thing to establish first and foremost, and that means knowledge of the rules and …

04/23/2021

Colorado Springs, Colo.) – The USA Fencing summer competition season will include two additional tournaments in July and August, following the USA Fencing National Championships and July North American Cup which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from July 3-12.

04/09/2021

RIP

Prince Philip of the U.K., husband to Queen Elizabeth II, who died Friday at Windsor Castle, was the longest-serving consort in British history.

03/29/2021

Registration for fencing at the West Shore YMCA is now open!

Classes are on Mondays starting May 10th and will run until August 2nd. We will take off the first two weeks in July for the National Championships/Junior Olympics/July NAC in Philly.

The classes are open to people ages 12 and up, and loaner equipment is available.

We will have a beginner/intermediate foil drilling class from 5:30-6:30 pm Mondays and a Three Weapon Open bouting option from 6:30-8 pm Mondays directly after. It will all be held in the big gym.

The weapon for the drilling class will change each 12 week cycle, and we encourage people to try all three weapons.

Fencing is a fast paced, agility sport which focuses on dexterity and precision over strength. Visit our website to learn more!

02/08/2021

We are coming back! Classes are looking to Start on May 3rd at the West Shore Y! More details will come as we get closer to the start date.

05/06/2020

Coach Tony from Carlisle is hosting an online class Friday. Please check it out if you are interested.

03/26/2020

These are not fencing lunges, but if you need something to do while stayng home, keeping your legs strong should be on every fencer's list. You can add fencing lunges to the list, both sides. Stay home and play. You know you need to!

Lunges are an easy and efficient exercise to help build strength in your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core. They are also relatively safe to do as they have simple movements that are easy to follow, and lunges require no...

03/16/2020

The Y is closed for classes for the next few weeks. As such all of classes are cancelled until April as well. We will let everyone know more once we know more.

Thanks
Coach Dan

03/03/2020

March 8 All three weapons

12/21/2019

Adult Beginner Fencing at the West Shore YMCA beginning Friday January 10, 7pm to 8pm. Equipment provided. If you have always wanted to try, now is your chance. Sign up at the Y