West Shore Fencers Club

 Fencing has started back up at the West Shore YMCA! We meet on Monday's from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm for our beginner foil class and we have open bouting from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. We are excited to see everyone again and hope to see you all out on the strip!

Fall 2019 Classes are open for registration. You can register online at:  http://ymcaharrisburg.org/home/programs/youth/youth-sports/fencing/  or stop in and visit the YMCA at 410 Fallowfeild Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011

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Thanksgiving Week Schedule: Monday 11/19 we will have Beginner Class. Wednesday 11/21 we will NOT have Classes. Friday 11/23 we will NOT have Classes. If you are really looking to get in some fencing on Black Friday, check out York for thier annual Black and Blue Friday event.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/39352006250/

24th Annual Tom Dann Epee Extravaganza! Sunday June 17th 2018 Open Senior Mixed Epee: Registration Closes at 10:00 am. This is a standard sanctioned event eligible for ratings changes. USFA competitive membership is required. Pre-Registration is open on AskFred Cost is $30. CASH or Check ONLY ! Medals for 1st, 2nd, and tie for 3rd!    Replica Weapons for Prizes! Weapon Winners 2017 Medal Winners 2017 Weapons are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and tie for 3rd. A 5th weapon is given away by raffle to  another fencer who stays to the end! Note: Must be 18 or have a parent or guardian over 18 present to take  possession of the weapon. 410 Fallowfield Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Location: Harrisburg West Shore YMCA 410 Fallowfield Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011

We provide gear for all of our beginner classes, and will help support a fencers transition to purchasing their own gear, so long as our new beginners have enough. We also provide loaner electric equipment on Friday Nights for anyone that needs to borrow. General Advice: When ordering electric point weapons (epee and foil) it has been recommended to me by many an   armorer  that you should opt for German points. I personally prefer the V2 or Extra German barrels because they don't get dented as easily. All German points are easier to maintain and break far less frequently than the French points and barrels. Cotton vs Nylon; There are two types of basic gear, cotton and nylon (nylon can be called deluxe, stretchy, or even just nylon). They both offer the same amount of protection for the fencer. The difference is in the comfort, durability, cleanability, and price of the two types. Cotton is cheaper usually. Nylon is much more comfortable to wear because it is lighter an