Outreach
Boston Fencing Club
BFC is a non-profit dedicated to high quality fencing opportunities and removing financial and physical barriers to participation.
Since it's founding the Boston Fencing Club has sought to develop the sport and provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for those engaging in the activity and art of fencing. Throughout its modern history, the BFC has engaged in community outreach through collaborations with the Patient and Family Support Department of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and athletic department sanctioned public school programs.
"As a Boston Public School P.E. teacher, one of my many goals is to foster the development of knowledge and passion for lifelong physical activities (activities and sports that can be performed at any age or ability). Fencing is a perfect example of a lifelong physical activity.
Having the Boston Fencing Club teach a day in my classes was absolutely outstanding. Students were introduced to skills and a sport that most were unaware of. The few students who were familiar with fencing were some of my students who rarely speak up. This day was their moment to shine and they were proud to be the 'expert'."
-- Lauren McNamara, BPS Physical Education Teacher
we reduce barriers to fencing
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By offering financial aid and equipment scholarships, so that money is not a barrier to pursuing the sport
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By offering Parafencing classes for all ages, with state of the art fencing frames to prioritize safety
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By sending coaches into the community to teach at schools and community centers
Ways to help
We also take equipment donations, as long as the equipment is in working condition, free of holes or stains, and meets modern safety standards.
If you are a HS student who needs community service hours, we are happy to sign off on your forms after you have helped at an outreach event.
Financial Aid
At Boston Fencing Club our goal is to grow the sport of fencing. To this end, we want to remove financial barriers and enable kids to get involved in the sport. We offer 3 types of financial aid.
Need-based Scholarships
Download and fill out the PDF below to apply for need based scholarships
Volunteer-based scholarships
Apply online for a volunteer based scholarship, an opportunity to give back to the fencing community for reduced class fees
Equipment Scholarships
For athletes interested in competing who need assistance with purchasing a fencing kit, we offer like-new equipment.
