Wallingford-Swarthmore Panthers Fencing Club
200 South Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
ph: 215-917-3371
alt: 610-892-3460
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Practice sessions are divided into three sessions. “R’s” sessions are Monday’s, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, "C2's" sessions are Monday's, Thursday's, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, C3+ sessions are Tuesday's, Thursday's 3:00pm till 6:00pm. Saturday's "R's" from 10:00am - 11:30am, "C2/C3+'s" 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Be sure to check the Practice Schedule tab for current practice times and days.
Only if you wish too. I suggest that if this is the fencer’s first experience to postpone the purchasing of equipment. We have equipment for all participants. If you wish to purchase equipment see Coach for details.
No. We have fencers that participate for recreational purposes only. Competitions are available for all fencers if interested.
Depending on the level of competition and the age of the fencer in “fencing years”, locations may be in Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Harrisburg, Hershey, and Pittsburgh. Regional meets can be as far as Boston, MA, Virginia , West Virginia, and Ohio. Nationals rotate each year from coast to coast. Nationals for the 2008-2009 year will be held in Dallas, TX, July 3rd thru July 12th 2009.
Youth 10 (Y10) 1998-2001 Vet 60+ (V60) Born before 9/2/49*
Youth 12 (Y12) 1996-1999 Vet 50-59 (V50-59) Born before 9/2/49*
Youth 14 (Y14) 1994-1997 Vet Open (V40) Born on or before 1968
Cadet/CDT (U17) 1992-1995
Junior/JR (U20) 1989-1995
Division III (DVIII) Born on or Before 1995, USFA Ratings of D, E, or U.
Division II (DVII) Born on or Before 1995, USFA Ratings of C, D, E, or U.
Division I (DVI) Born on or Before 1995, USFA Ratings of C, B, or A.
**Division IA (DVIA) Summer Nationals only: All USFA Ratings via Annual Sectional Qualifers.
* Subject to change.
Many questions can be answered about our sport and competitions on the following websites:
Wallingford-Swarthmore Panthers Fencing Club
200 South Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
ph: 215-917-3371
alt: 610-892-3460
ChezPixi