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Old 06-17-2008, 08:05 PM   #1
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Hi, I have never fenced before, but it is something that has always interested me. I would like to get started, and am looking for places in which to take lessons. I live in Poquoson, Virginia, which is in Hampton Roads. My question is does anyone know of any classes or camps or anything of the sort for beginners in this area? Also, I will be attending Virginia Tech this fall, and was wondering about fencing classes up there as well (Blacksburg, Va, near Roanoke).

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Old 06-17-2008, 10:19 PM   #2
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If you are going to VaTech next fall, you can fence there. They have a very solid club team, and they teach beginners. I'l find a contact email and post it.
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Don't forget to check out the USFA website. They'll have a listing of all the clubs in the area which are members of the USFA. They'll have contact information and websites so you can try to narrow down your choices. Course in my case, when I was looking for a club close to home for the summer, it helped me to realise that I only had one choice. Hopefully, you'll have more options. And good look with fencing at college... I love fencing with my college club!
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PM Vorpal Cat. She's based in Isle of Wight, but also coaches a club in Poquoson.
And Catwood1 is absolutely correct about the program at VA Tech.
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PM Vorpal Cat. She's based in Isle of Wight, but also coaches a club in Poquoson.
And Catwood1 is absolutely correct about the program at VA Tech.
I tried to PM Vorpal Cat, but it said that there was no such person?
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