Fencers Club is the oldest continuously existing organization in the Western Hemisphere dedicated exclusively to teaching and promoting the sport of fencing. It is a member of the Metropolitan Division of the U.S. Fencing Association Established in Manhattan in 1883, the club has evolved into a broadly diverse 501(c)3 not-for-profit fencing organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in fencing, learning, character and community service. It has produced numerous National Champions and olympians.
In the spring of 2012, Fencers Club became only the ninth organization to be recognized by the USOC as a Community Olympic Development Program (CODP) for its innovative and world-class programs that embody the Olympic ideals.
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