Registration for our winter semester group classes is now open. Epee classes for children ages 8 to 12 will be on Saturdays. Adult foil classes (ages 13 and above) will meet on Wednesday evenings. Classes will start January 8 for the adult foil classes and January 11 for the chldren's epee classes. Register online now.
Because Montgomery County Public Schools have now closed for the day because of the weather, there will be no fencing private lessons or club practice today, Saturday, January 20. Remember, our weather cancellation policy follows that of the Montgomery County Public Schools. Should MCPS close schools for the day, dismiss early, or cancel activities DUE TO WEATHER, then we will not have fencing classes, private lessons or practice.
Group classes for both adults (ages 13 and above) and children (ages 8 to 12) will be starting after Labor Day. The first adult foil class will be on Wednesday, September 6. The first children's class will be Saturday, September 9. Registration must be done online and will be available soon.
Beginning April 11, fencing club and private lessons will be scheduled 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Group classes for kids and adults are expected to resume. We are still awaiting a contract from the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. E-mail DPR to inquire when they expect group classes to be offered. Chevy Chase Fencing Club members are practicing twice a week at the Chevy Chase Community Center on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm. Everyone must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and
The Chevy Chase Fencing Club has resumed practices at the Chevy Chase Community Center. Practice and private lessons (by appointment) are for experienced fencers with their own full uniform and equipment and are competitive members of USA Fencing. All participants must wear a face mask at all times in the building including under their fencing mask while fencing. Everyone must sign the contact trace form upon arrival. The club practices
All fencing classes, club practices, and private lessons until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic beginning tonight, Thursday, March 12. This is not a decision of the DC Government or DC Department of Parks and Recreation but is one that I’ve made as coach of the club. I don’t think I’m overreacting. I believe the way to keep people as safe as possible is by minimizing contact. If
Because of the Capitol Clash Tournament at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD we will not have fencing club practice on Saturday, January 18. We have 12 CCFC fencers competing in the tournament on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Come watch the tournament! Live Results There is no fencing on Monday, Martin Luther King Holiday. The Community Center will be closed for the federal holiday.
Footwork practice will be every Thursday evening, 7:00-7:30pm. Everyone should come to the footwork practice session tonight, Thursday, August 15, 7:00-7:30pm. Footwork is an essential element of our fencing strategy and everyone at Chevy Chase needs to improve their footwork technique. Coach Matthew Moore will be leading this practice. The cost for the sessions is $5.00 cash per person per evening. Everyone should attend. Come join the crowd! The footwork practice
Because Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed due to the weather, there will be no private lessons, group classes or CCFC club practice Wednesday, February 20.
