The Origin of the “Pomme de Terre” Competition Name
How the Pomme Got Its Name
by Syd Fadner Originally posted on Worcester Fencing Club’s website: https://www.worcesterfencing.com/page-1675286 Actual trophy at an oldest Pomme de Terre event People often wonder why the Pomme is called the Pomme, and I am, frankly, proud to say I came up with the name. Here’s how it happened: Back in the eighties, 15 fencers was considered a good... Read MoreNew Coaches, New Season, New Goals!
We are very excited to officially announce the addition of two new coaches to our amazing coaching team! As the 2025 fencing season wraps up, we're looking forward to the new 2026 season: new junior fencers are rising, former fencers, now college graduates, return home with new goals, and a working plan lies ahead even before the Summer Nationals! Welcome, Miles Weiss,... Read More
Auction/Gift Certificates Redemption
Welcome, winners of fencing classes via auction or gift certificates! Congratulations on your winning ticket! As stated on your certificate, you may redeem your award in consecutive classes, scheduled during the same month. See our class schedule for each location: Cambridge Newton Let us know which day/time works for you on a weekly basis, and contact us with... Read More
Video analysis
IMPROVE YOUR GAME WITH TRUE INSIGHTS
Available to Olympia members only. Bring your fencing videos to be analyzed by one of our expert coaches! Fencing is a sport that relies heavily on the use of tactics. Video analysis plays a vital role in the development of today's successful fencing athletes, with the goal of improving performance and technique. One-on-one discussion to review... Read MoreNational Points 101- How to get in the NRP
What are National Points and What are They Used For?
Note that this information is explained in detail in the USFA Athlete Handbook. National points are a ranking system used by the USFA called "National Points Rolling Standing" (or NPRS), and applied to fencers performing at national or international level tournaments, based on their final placement. As a fencer participates in... Read MoreD’Artagnan Series Crowns the Winners
The last event of the 2023-24 D'Artagnan Series for Novice fencers took place in our Cambridge location this past Sunday. Our young fencers ages 8-12 have battled in a fierce, last chance to accumulate the necessary points to win the trophy. Beside being the first club to offer a free class for... Read More
Olympia Fencers return from the March NAC with the best results of the New England Division!
A very far away from home - Portland, OR, competition, where many local fencers choose not to participate, and yet, the ones who did, returned home with some great results, lots of points, and an amazing experience. In the Y14 Women’s Epee event, Natalya Cafasso places 6th among 198 fencers, while Meredith Richardson comes in 25th- best results... Read More