Last Update: July 3, 2009
News, Updates & Announcements:
~ CLUB CLOSED WEEK OF JULY 6th due to 2009 Summer Nationals in Texas. CLUB WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY JULY 13th.
~ FVFA Fencers qualified for the 2009 Summer Nationals (Texas, July 2009):
Coach Mal-sun*: Women's Foil Senior Team, Div 1A Women's Foil and Epee, Div 2 Women's Epee and Div 2 and 3 Saber
Maria N.*: Women's Foil Senior Team, Div 2 and 3 Women's Foil and Epee
Jenny D.*: Women's Foil Senior Team, U16 and Y14 Women's Foil
Jennette S-F.*: Women's Foil Senior Team, Vet 50-59 Women's Foil
Asst. Coach Devin M.*: Div 2 and 3 Men's Epee
Natan W.: U16 and Y14 Men's Foil
Stuart D.*: Div 3 Men's Foil
Matthew B.: Y12 Boys' Foil
Asst. Coach Bonnie H.*: Vet 40-49 Women's Foil
Dawn L.: Vet 40-49 Women's Foil
Gail A.: Vet 50-59 Women's Foil
Ron M.*: Vet 50-59 Men's Epee
Jeffrey M.: Vet 40-49 Men's Epee
CONGRATULATIONS!
Fencers with an (*) will be attending Summer Nationals!
~ Upcoming Beginner Sessions (8-week courses for adults and children 10+ with no fencing experience): New Beginner Session starts Thursday July 16 (classes from 5:30 to 7pm)--ENROLLMENT FOR THIS SESSION NOW OPEN!! If you'd like to be notified via e-mail when enrollment opens for new beginner sessions (Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday), please e-mail me at FVFA@comcast.net so I can add you to my prospective student list and download the Beginner Session Registration package from HERE! At FVFA we have one of the best fencing programs in the State of Connecticut, so let me assure you it's worth the wait for a new session--it's better to wait for a top-notch class than not waiting and catching bad habits in the meantime. A list of all the programs offered at FVFA (for all ages) can be found here! Get started ASAP!
~ 2009 SUMMER CLINICS DATES ARE SET! Session 2 (Intro. level ages 9+): July 20-24; Session 3 (Interm./Adv. all ages): Aug. 17-21. OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE! Get details about the different Sessions--including a registration form--HERE!
~ Information for the Beginner Youth Fencing Program for boys and girls ages 7-8-9 is NOW AVAILABLE! A new class will be starting on Monday October 5th and enrollment will open in September so e-mail me to get on my contacts list! Please e-mail me at FVFA@comcast.net today so I can send you details!
~ UPDATED--ADULT EPEE FENCING LEAGUE: If you are an adult (16+) and are interested in fun social competitive fencing, then contact me right away for the Fall Adult Epee League and Epee Course starting in September!! For more info click here!
~ Download the new 08-09 FVFA Tournament Schedule from HERE--New update posted on 2/4/09! Things you can do to pay reduced entry fees at FVFA: (1) Pre-register via mail (non-refundable) at least ONE week in advance gives you a $5 discount and/or (2) register online at www.AskFRED.net and you get a $1 back the day of the tournament!!
~ Wish you could get a college scholarship or fence on a NCAA collegiate team? If you're a middle school or high school student and you're interested, e-mail me NOW--start training now, before it's too late!, and YOU could qualify for a college fencing scholarship!
~ Next time you're at the club, check out the cool new FVFA water bottles (leakproof this time!!) and FVFA sport packs (great for shoes or fencing mask!)!! They're just $6 each or $10 for both. Get yours today!
~ If you are already a competitive fencer (from any fencing club/program in the area), take the FVFA Private Lesson Challenge!! Basically you sign up to take 3 months of private lessons (1 per week) with Coach Mal-sun and if your fencing does not feel like it has improved, you get ALL your money back!! You can start immediately, so contact Mal-sun at FVFA@comcast.net ASAP. FVFA Membership and representation NOT required for the first 3 months.
~ Click here for FVFA logo apparel and merchandise or ask to visit the Pro Shop at the Club!
