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Arlington Recreation Fencing Session begins on June 16, 2022

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Learn the exciting sport of fencing! Often called a physical chess game, fencing develops endurance, coordination, agility, poise, and balance. While fencing is a physical sport, it is also a mental game requiring concentration, quick decision-making, and problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people of all ages and sizes.

Fencing could be your sport if you want to participate in a great sport. Give it a try!

Our next Arlington Recreation Fencing Class meets from Thursday: June 16 – to July 14 (No fencing on July 7).

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

Location: Ed Burns Arena and Ice Rink, 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA

Online Registration: https://www.arlingtonrec.com/info/

As the next Thursday session is only four classes, I’m making the following classes available to those registered at no additional cost.

Wednesday, June 29, and July 13

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

Location: Ed Burns Arena and Ice Rink, 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA

The instructor is Michael Tarascio, a former United States World Championship Team Member in Men’s Foil. Michael’s philosophy on fencing is: “Participate in fencing because it’s fun.”

For more info, don’t hesitate to contact Michael at michael@nefencing.com.

Learn the exciting sport of fencing!

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Learn the exciting sport of fencing! Often called a physical chess game, fencing develops endurance, coordination, agility, poise, and balance. While fencing is a physical sport, it is also a mental game requiring concentration, quick decision-making, and problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people of all ages and sizes.

If you want to participate in a great sport, fencing could be your sport. Give it a try!

Our next Arlington Recreation Fencing Class meets from Thursday: June 16 – to July 14 (No fencing on July 7).
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
Location: Ed Burns Arena and Ice Rink, 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA
Online Registration: https://www.arlingtonrec.com/info/

I’m making the following classes available to those registered at no additional cost.

Wednesday, June 29, and July 13 
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
Location: Ed Burns Arena and Ice Rink, 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA

The instructor is Michael Tarascio, a former United States World Championship Team Member in Men’s Foil. Michael’s philosophy on fencing is: “Participate in fencing because it’s fun.”

For more info, don’t hesitate to contact Michael at michael@nefencing.com.

May 2022 – August 2022 Class Schedule

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Wakefield Recreation Department – Monday
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

Session 1: June 6 – August 1 (No fencing 7/4)
Session 2: August 8 – August 29

Wakefield Recreation Department – Tuesday
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

Session 1: May 24 – July 19 (No fencing 7/5)
Session 2: July 26 – August 23

McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA
Online registration: https://wakefieldma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Arlington Recreation Department
Wednesday: May 25 – July 13 (No fencing July 6)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

Arlington Recreation Department
Thursday: June 16 – July 14 (No fencing July 7)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

Location: Ed Burns
Online Registration: 
https://www.arlingtonrec.com/info/

For more information, please contact Michael Tarascio at michael@nefencing.com or 978-210-2711.

Introduction to the Sport of Fencing

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Michael Tarascio, a former member of the United States World Championship Team, will be the presenter. Michael’s philosophy on fencing is “Participate in fencing because it’s fun.”

Learn about the exciting sport of fencing! Often called a physical game of chess, fencing develops endurance, coordination, agility, poise, and balance. While fencing is a physical sport, it is also a mental game requiring concentration, quick decision-making, and problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people of all ages and sizes.

Participants need to wear a face mask.

Participants need to wear athletic shoes, long, loose-fitting pants, and a t-shirt.

Location: Ed Burns Arena, 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

To register, please email Michael at michael@nefencing.com. 

The fee is $30. payable to Arlington Eats. The $30 will cover one or more participants from an immediate family. 

For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Michael Tarascio at 978-210-2711 or by email at michael@nefencing.com.

Invitation to NEFA Fencers
NEFA Fencers may come to fence from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at no cost. This includes fencers who are not enrolled in a class during the summer. Fencers must have fencing gear. Would you please email me if you wish to participate?