The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) is pleased to announce an upcoming educational webinar, “Skin Health in Fencing – Healthy Skin. Confident Fencing,” taking place on 7 November 2026 at 12:30 CET.
The session will focus on common skin conditions affecting fencers, offering practical advice on prevention, management and maintaining healthy skin both on and off the piste.
Meet the Speaker: Alex Silberzweig
The webinar will be presented by Alex Silberzweig, a former Division I sabre fencer at the University of Pennsylvania and current medical student at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
During her time at Penn, Silberzweig served as the fencing team's Health and Wellness Captain and was actively involved in advocating for student-athlete well-being. She recently completed a dedicated research year in dermatology, focusing on inflammatory skin diseases.
Combining her experience as a competitive fencer with her medical education and dermatological research, she brings a valuable perspective to the relationship between skin health and athletic performance.
What Will the Webinar Cover?
The session will explore several important aspects of skin health relevant to fencing, including acne and folliculitis, contact dermatitis, infection prevention, and the connection between healthy skin and self-confidence.
Participants will gain practical insights into maintaining healthy skin while managing the challenges associated with regular training, protective equipment and competition.
Join the Webinar
The webinar will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 12:30 CET, and is intended for fencers, coaches and members of the wider fencing community interested in athlete health and well-being.
Join the webinar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3927616722119133?p=ej8p6bGsvwaNz07M2Q
The European Fencing Confederation looks forward to welcoming participants to this educational session and continuing its commitment to supporting athletes' health and well-being beyond the fencing piste.
