Mission
Charlottesville Fencing Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the residents throughout Central Virginia about the sport of fencing, developing educational programs that serve both adults and our youth, schools, home school communities and the under-privileged, as well fostering the widespread growth of fencing. Our programs reach both recreational and competitive fencers and coaches in all three weapons – foil, epee and saber.Contact
Hours:
Monday 3:30-10 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 1:30-10pm
Thursday 3:30-10pm
Friday closed
Sunday 2-6 pm
Saturday closedSee the Schedule Page for scheduling details.
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CFA invades Brooklyn!
This past weekend, CFA fencer Anya Michaelsen participated in the 8th Annual Porcupine Open at the Brooklyn Fencing Club in New York City. In a strong B2 Women’s foil event, Anya finished 12th out of 37 fencers, eventually losing to Amanda Lalezarian, a top rated … Continue reading
Eight CFA Fencers Qualify for the Junior Olympics
In the Junior Olympic Qualifiers held at CFA on September 10-11, 2011, eight CFA fencers qualified to compete in the Junior Olympics, to be held in Salt Lake City in February, 2012. The Junior Olympics are the National Championships for Cadet and Junior … Continue reading
Fall Beginner Classes
Fall Beginner Classes are starting in September. Two different classes will be offered. The first, which meets on Monday nights from 5pm to 6pm, is for everyone 8 years old and above. Perfect for families! The second class, which meets on … Continue reading
Food From Fencers Charity Drive at the BTS Brawl!
At our annual Back To School Brawl this year Wade Goodrich wanted to do more than just have a good weekend of fencing. He wanted to use the event to benefit the community as a whole. As such, he put … Continue reading
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CFA Welcomes Pia Simon from Bordeaux, France
CFA is pleased to welcome Pia Simon to our club. Pia,13, is spending a month in Charlottesville during her summer holiday. In France, Pia is a strong youth foilest from Bordeaux, finishing 34th (out of 260 fencers) in last year’s C.E.P … Continue reading
2011-2012: Five CFA Fencers are Nationally Ranked
August 1st, the first day of the 2011-2012 season, finds CFA with five nationally ranked fencers. In women’s foil, Anya Michaelsen comes in at 14th in Y14 and 47th in Cadet; Dorothy Carney is 15th in Vet 50; Name Withheld is … Continue reading
Gavin Meade Wins Y12 Foil at the Commonwealth Games
In his last bout as a Youth 12 fencer Gavin Meade edged Phoebe Whitmore in the Y12 foil Commonwealth Games tournament, held recently at Charlottesville Fencing Alliance. The image shows the last touch of the bout, which was also the … Continue reading
Welcome to the Charlottesville Fencing Alliance Website
Our club would like to welcome you to our new website, www.fencingalliance.org. The goal of our website is to provide information about our club, our fencers and coaches, and the myriad activities that await you in the 2011 – 2012 … Continue reading