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Fencing in North Carolina Hi everyone, I was wondering if there were any fencers here from NC. I live on the coast in Morehead City, and the closest club I could find was the Salle of New Bern (about fifty minutes away). The travel time is fine, but I have not been able to reach anyone from that club to join. If anyone knows of any clubs in North Carolina that they would recommend for a beginning fencer, please reply. Thanks! "I see your schwartz is as big as mine. Let's see how you handle it!"
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Hi
Im from North Carolina, except im on the other side of the state. Fencing is quite large in our division. Salle New Bern would probably be your best bet I have a good friend from thier. There is also CFFA in Wilmington. If you want more info go to our divisions website www.ncfencing.org
Click on divisional info. then clubs, and you will get a list with contact info for all the NC clubs. I dont know of any other NC fencers on this forum but I do know most of the serious fencer in the state. Its a great sport to get into and your just in time, Summer nationals this coming year is being held in Charolette, NC! Mabey I will see you around at some tourneys this coming season.
NJ Placentra
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thanks a lot for the link. Do you know when the fencing season starts? On the Salle New Bern website, it says that classes begin in September, but no date is mentioned. Maybe you could ask your friend about it (or if the coach is checking his email, lol) if you get the opportunity. Again, thanks a lot! "I see your schwartz is as big as mine. Let's see how you handle it!"
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No prob, just glad to know someone else on this board is from NC
I have know idea when Salle New Bern starts its classes. I only get to see the friend at tourneys and camps, but I e-mailed him and asked just now.
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hola < Raleigh NC : )
Glad to meet you guys : )
Robert * * *
You know you have a drinking problem when you wake up in Idaho and don't remember how many aliens it took to get you there.
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Hey! Although fencing is not HUGE in NC, it's a lot bigger than it was about 5 years ago. I'm from Charlotte, and I'm planning on being at Nationals.
As for your situation, There really isn't a whole lot out in that direction. There used to be a small club out in Cape Hatteras, run by a guy named Chris. I went to a tourney out there a few years ago, but I don't even know if they still exist. Good luck!
K
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Anyone going to the "Fall Fencing Fest"_ (Mixed Dry Foil) in Greensboro on September 27th?
http://www.ncfencing.org/location/location_delta_h.html
I don't have any details other than the date and the link above...
Hope to see you there : )
Robert * * *
You know you have a drinking problem when you wake up in Idaho and don't remember how many aliens it took to get you there.
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Originally posted by zeidolon Anyone going to the "Fall Fencing Fest"_ (Mixed Dry Foil) in Greensboro on September 27th?
Yeah Ill prolly be there. And of course, ill be at Nats aswell
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Robert, and other NC folk. . .
Wow, I can't belive that y'all still do that dry foil thing every year!!!!
Cool.
Smitt-
As far as clubs go- you should check out and see if cumberland fencing is close enough. The coach there used to be one of those guys I always lost to (a nemisis I suppose) but is a great guy, and good fencer.
Cherrs,
B.
Ps. Now in the NY area!
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heh, that "dry foil thing" might be my first ever competition. Wheee. Should be interesting.
Robert * * *
You know you have a drinking problem when you wake up in Idaho and don't remember how many aliens it took to get you there.
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Just wondering, my parents live just outside of Charlotte, NC, and I visit them fairly often. Are there clubs in Charlotte that would let a visiting fencer stop by and fence(for a floor fee of course)? Never *ever* take anyone for granted. Sure, you might have beaten them last time, but maybe, just maybe, they've been practicing;
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Millamber,
Not sure. Only one I could find is : http://www.uncc.edu/stud_organ/fencing/
Robert * * *
You know you have a drinking problem when you wake up in Idaho and don't remember how many aliens it took to get you there.
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Charlotte Fencing Academy
Brian Toomey, Coach
info@charlottefencing.com
Touche Fencing club
Peter Zay, Coach
pzay@touchefencing.com
www.touchefencing.com
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fencing club in Charlotte Also:
Knights of Siena Fencing Academy (Indian Trail)
704-882-9576
www.kosfencing.com
-Karen
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Hi all, I finally got a reply from the instructor at the Salle New Bern. Everything sounds great and classes begin on Monday, September 8. He said that all I needed to bring were my own "sneakers and glove." At the risk of sounding like a total newbie (hehe), what sort of sneakers and "glove" are good to have, and just how many gloves do I need (just one for my sword hand?)? Thanks a lot, once again! "I see your schwartz is as big as mine. Let's see how you handle it!"
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You need just one glove for your weapon hand. To start with, you could probably use a simple gardening glove, although most fencing vendors sell cheap fencing gloves in the $10-$20 range. Check out the reviews section of this site for some ideas: http://www.fencing101.com/reviews
As far as sneakers, any cross-training/tennis shoes will do fine to start with. There are fencing specific shoes, but you don't really need them to begin with. Avoid running shoes as they are not too comfortable for fencing footwork.
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I'm from NC as well
The seasons already started!
just check the http://www.ncfencing.org/ and that will have all the tournament dates that are set so far.
Come to the RFC tournie's
hope to see you there
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Hey fresfisher929 were you there this past weekend? I was there for the foil on Saturday : ) * * *
You know you have a drinking problem when you wake up in Idaho and don't remember how many aliens it took to get you there.
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