Fencers Club October 2025 Newsletter

Coach Mikhail Petin Retires

A thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, October 20 to celebrate a special milestone at Fencers Club.

We were honored to recognize Coach Mikhail Petin for his 25 years of service, leadership, and mentorship. His impact on our community has been profound, and we are grateful for all he has contributed.

Wishing Coach Mikhail all the best as he steps into retirement — a well-earned next chapter!

2025 Veteran World Championships

Team USA is heading to Manama, Bahrain, for the 2025 Veteran World Championships, taking place November 12–20, 2025. The world’s best veteran fencers — ages 40 and above — will compete across all six weapons in both individual and team events, representing the spirit of lifelong competition and camaraderie that defines fencing at every age.

Best of luck to Fencers Club members Philippe Bennett and Kathleen Reckling who will be competing!

Follow along with all updates here at the USA Fencing website.

Upcoming Tournaments at Fencers Club

Fencers Club is hosting a variety of tournaments this season, open to all weapons and age groups. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, there's an event for you.

Click here to view the full schedule and to register for your next event!

The Fencing Show on CNBC

Tune in each month to The Fencing Show, airing on CNBC, Willow, and TEGNA stations.

Hosted by Fencers Club member Jeffrey Weber, the show brings you exclusive interviews with the sport’s biggest names and rising stars, along with highlights from top fencing events.

Click here for more information at USA Fencing!

Lockers Available

Looking for a secure and convenient place to store your fencing gear? A number of lockers have become available for $800 per year. They are perfect for keeping your equipment safe and easily accessible whenever you're at the club.

To sign up for a locker email us or visit the front desk.

Thanksgiving 2025

Fencers Club and the building will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday.

A UNIQUE MIND + BODY PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING EXPERIENCE

Our wholistic approach can help you improve your team performance, relieve its stress levels and strengthen both bodies and minds while enjoying a uniquely fun experience.

FC 2025 Merchandise

FC Television

Check our our recently uploaded archive of FC TV episodes highlighting our club, our community and their stories.

Click here to watch!

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