Friday, May 27, 2011

Coach Tsanko Hantov and the WCF at the May 22 tournament

More then 50 fencers compeated at the WCF 2011 Fall Tournament.
Coaches Tsanko Hantov and Iliya Mechkov were very happy with the results.Great event for All Y12, Y14 kids as well at the one compeating at the Open event.
David Shindell finaly got his ''C".
On the pics Tsanko Hantov,Iliya Mechkov and the medalists.
For all of the results click here

New Team sweatshirts have arived

2011 WCF team  enjoying the new team sweatshirts.

On the pictures the 2011 Gold team and the coaches Iliya Mechkov and Tsanko Hantov wearing the new  warm up equipment and having fun  :-)

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Join Windy City Fencing for a competitive pre-nationals epee camp. June 13-17, 2011

Windy City Fencing , Peoria Fencing Academy and the coaches Tsanko Hantov,Elsayed Emara and Iliya Mechkov will run a competitive camp in Chicago at Menomonee club / home of Windy City/.
Every "C" and up epee rated fencer is welcome to be part of it.
For more info click here.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Summer Session Fencing beginners classes starts soon.

Summer Session will  run June 20 - July 29 at Menomonee club.
This classes  will provide a great introduction to fencing and a forum for more advanced training. We’ll make this class fun as well as educational.Taught by  Tsanko Hantov and  the Windy City coaches.
Click  here  for registration.
For  more information , folow us on Facebook and on http://www.windycityfencing.com/

Friday, May 20, 2011

BRONZE TEAM ready to compeat

Bronze Team Windy City Fencers and coaches Tsanko Hantov and Iliya Mechkov ready to  compeat at  the end of  the week.
For upcoming events and  results folow us on Facebook and  http://www.askfred.net/

Beginners Fencing Camp in Hinsdale , Illinois

Head  coach Tsanko Hantov is running a beginners camp in Hinsdale , Il together with  The Community House of Hinsdale.

The camp  will be from July 11 till July 14 from 9.30 am till noon.
Ages 8 and up.
For  more  info  and how to sing  up click here.

Monday, May 16, 2011

WCF Y 14 Men's Epee Team In Portland

Y14 Men's Team  made  coach Tsanko Hantov very happy getting  silver medals at  the  NAC in Portland.
Click here for the Team results.

Tsanko Hantov and Windy City Fencing featured on VIASPORT

Bulgarian sports website VIASPORT has a nice feature article on Windy City Fencing.  Coach Tsanko Hantov talks about his history in the modern pentathalon, running the club, as well as his wife, who is also a professional athlete.

For more updates on Windy City Fencing, visit our blog and Facebook pages!

Coach Tsanko Hantov and Windy City Fencing featured on Chicago Revealed!

This winter, the crew from Chicago Revealed came down to Windy City Fencing to interview team members and coach Tsanko Hantov.  See the clip below that was aired!

For more updates on Windy City Fencing, visit our blog and Facebook pages!

Farewell to assistant coach Ian Lindblom

Coach Tsanko Hantov and the rest of Windy City Fencing bids farewell to club member and assistant coach Ian Lindblom, who will be moving to Portland.  Thanks to everyone for making it a great time, and good luck to Ian, who has received an honorary lifetime membership to Windy City Fencing!


For more updates on Windy City Fencing, visit our blog and Facebook pages!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Windy City Pre-Nationals Competitive Camp

Windy City's Pre-Nationals Competitive Camp, with Peoria Fencing Academy, June 13-17. Open to all epeeists rated C and above. Register here.

Summer Sessions and Camps

Summer session beginner classes for adults and youth now open for registration. Also, many summer camp opportunities for youths -- both beginning and experienced. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

May 22 Tournament

Come out for the May 22 Tournament at Windy City Fencing. Preregistration is now open on askfred.

More Great Results from Portland NAC

In Y10WE, Sage medaled in 6th place. In Y14ME, Cameron took 7th and Harrison took 10th! Congratulations to all who traveled to Portland and fenced.

Team Medal in Portland


Congratulations to the Y14 Team of August, Harrison, and Cameron: a Silver Medal at the Portland NAC.