The Denver Fencing Center- Golden is expanding to a larger location for people in the West Metro Area to learn the sport of fencing. Starting on Jan. 5, classes will be taught at 2400 Ford Street, right next to Golden HighSchool.DFC originally expanded to Golden in January 2007, where it operated two nights perweek.
The Golden program, spearheaded by coach Russell Gibson, has attracted students from throughout the West metro area, including Evergreen and Conifer.In light of the demand and growth of the program, a move toa larger venue was in order.
Called "Physical Chess at 400 calories an hour," fencing is a strategic, exhilarating sport.
DFC-Goldenwill offer 13 classes per week, in the following age groups:Musketeer (age 6-9), Kids (age 8-14),Teen (age 13-19), and Adult (15-99)."The response to our Golden program has been tremendous.This expansion of fencing will allowmore people to take up this fun and exciting sport.We have high expectations for this facility and itsfencers", commented Nathan Anderson, Head Coach/Owner of Denver FencingCenter.DFC Goldenalso plans to offer a series of summer camps in 2008.
Coach RussellGibson, who was the 2005-2006 Colorado Cup Foil Champion, will teach the Goldenclasses. He graduated from United States Fencing Association's Coaches College.
Registration for Golden classes is now open.Space is limited.On-lineregistration and more information can be found at
www.denverfencingcenter.com orcall 303-922-7288.