Springfield Park District 2012 Fall Program

I see the District is holding some fencing sessions again

Beginners
Sept 4 - 25
Oct 2 - 23
Nov 6 - 7
2:15 - 3:15 p.m

Intermediate
Sept 4 - 25
Oct 2 - 23
Nov 6- 27
1:00 - 2:00 p.m

The later dates may be suitable for a followup from us?

Who is this James Porter, anyone know?

First night of fencing with the new A/C running. It was 90deg F outside and 75deg F inside. Perfect, with added bonus of cooling drafts of air if you stand in the right place.

This is going to be a great fencing venue.

Good news..the air conditioning and heating installation is finished, I have felt the cool air!

Fencing will restart on Wednesday 15th August with the usual Wednesday and Saturday schedule.

En garde! Fencing deserves more respect as a sport

Nice article on a niche sport. Just click the link  below...

http://todayinlondonblog.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/08/06/13122342-en-garde-fencing-deserves-more-respect-as-a-sport#.UCE1Kd890LU.gmail

Cyrano here, maybe?  I visited the club last evening, and am pleased to announce that there have been two AC units installed.  We are still waiting on duct work to be completed.  Sorry, I do not have a projected completion date as yet.  But there is obvious progress.  Building was still rather warm, not surprised with 90 degree plus weather outside.  Several people have contacted via e-mail, expressing interest in our club.  It shouldn't be too much longer before we are able to fence.  Stay tuned, and feel free to add comments to this blog.  We accept anything except criticism.  ":T"

LATEST SFC COMPETITION RESULTS

Updates

The Springfield Fencing Club is about to debut.  Construction on the exterior of the building is complete.  Some suggestions are on the table for painting or decorating the exterior, perhaps some additional Graffiti, denoting that we are a Fencing Club.  Or at least the initials SFC.  I have just been informed that contruction and installation of AC has finally begun.  The improvised fencing strip of press board, seems to be working out fine.  There is talk of duplicating it.  Still waiting on running water and restroom completion, but we may be able to fence occasionally while we wait on other construction.  Several members have voiced anticipation about being able to fence once again.  We are inviting all interested parties to come visit our facility.  Although we are not officially open as yet to the public, we are more than happy to show the place off.  Stay tuned for updated postings.  Let us know if you would like to be added to our mailing list.  Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions about the club.  Terrell  217-851-0439.  Or tford2@juno.com