(June 24, 2021 – Stamford, CT) – Just in time for the XXXII Olympiad of the modern era, Chelsea Piers is pleased to announce a partnership with Tim Morehouse, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and founder of the Tim Morehouse Fencing Club (TMFC). Starting in mid-August 2021, Tim Morehouse and his team of internationally recognized coaches will offer programs that range from beginner classes and youth camps to elite level fencing coaching.

Fencing, one of the original five sports of the modern Olympic Games, is a sport that combines strength, speed, agility, and mental acuity. Chelsea Piers is the third Elite club for Tim Morehouse, a testament to the rising interest in fencing amongst both youths and adults.

Tim Morehouse is a proven leader with dozens of youth fencers graduating from his programs and continuing to collegiate careers and Olympic berths. Tim Morehouse Fencing Club at Chelsea Piers will include beginner to elite level training as well as camps and private lessons in the three disciplines of fencing: foil, épée and sabre. Chelsea Piers will also integrate on-site tournament play into its already robust roster of competitive youth sports.

“Olympic years are always an exciting time for the sport of fencing,” commented Tim Morehouse, Founder, Tim Morehouse Fencing Club. “The profile of our sport has been rising among youth and adults who recognize the mental and physical fitness benefits of fencing. We are thrilled to be joining the Chelsea Piers family and growing the sport of fencing in Southern Fairfield County.”

“We are excited to welcome Tim and his team to our community,” commented Greta Wagner, Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Connecticut. “Chelsea Piers prides itself as being a destination for youths and adults to learn, practice, play and compete. We are always interested in offering both team and individual sports options. As with all our programming, we look for experienced, high level coaching combined with a talent for teaching. Tim and his team of talented coaches bring this experience.”

About The Tim Morehouse Fencing Club

The Tim Morehouse Fencing Club was founded by Olympic silver medalist Tim Morehouse. The club provides training to athletes in New York City (since 2015), Westchester (since 2017) and Connecticut (opening Aug 2021) in foil, épée and saber. TMFC was ranked the number one club in the country for High School All Americans 2020-2021 and was ranked the top Youth Fencing Club in the country for the past two years based on the total number of medals won. Tim Morehouse Summer Fencing Camps

About Chelsea Piers Connecticut Teams

Chelsea Piers Connecticut provides an unprecedented opportunity for student-athletes across eight sports to train and compete under one unified banner. Chelsea Piers athletes have full access to both off-surface training, led by certified personal trainers in our dedicated Competitive Team Training Center, and on-surface coaching in their sport of choice. Our world-class facilities attract top-level instructors from around the world, including seasoned and certified youth coaches with Olympic, NCAA and professional backgrounds. Their goal is to prepare athletes for success, not only in their sport of choice through age-appropriate goal setting and training, but also in their lives through the development of essential teamwork and leadership skills.