We held our first adult event of the year on Saturday with good turnouts and a number of people updating or earning new ratings. In the foil, Oliver Galbraith defended the house by defeating Gerhard Guevarra of All-American Fencing to take the gold medal. CFFA’s Will Golder and Edge of America’s Ian Dube tied for the bronzes, each updating their D19. Kieran Farrell of the University of South Carolina and Edward Distance of All-American both earned their Es. Will decided that wasn’t good enough so he won his B by finishing first in the epee. He defeated Jesse Harvey, with Oliver and Kenyatta Sanford taking the thirds. Ethan Hortelano of Apex upgraded to a D19 by finishing 7th.
In the last event, it was again an all CFFA epee podium with Eoin O’Brien 1st, James Fitch, 2nd and Miller Dumas and Nora Reber grabbing the thirds. Thanks to Brendan McConville for reffing and the night before set up work.Thanks to Josh White, Mike Nicholson, and Paul Perkins for refereeing. Thanks to Zemi Lawrence for observing and running the table and Herman for armoring. Also thanks to Mandy and Eilis O’Brien for throwing in so it was a B2.
We also had fencers in another event, the SYC in Fredericksburg, Virginia. SYC stands for Super Youth Circuit, which means it is an event that drew the best youth fencers from the eastern half of the US, a few fencers from west of the Mississippi, and even a few Canadians. Jackson Jones didn’t win any bouts, but his fencing at that level is definitely improving. Amelia Alexander was shut out in Saturday’s Cadet (13-16) event. She did better in Sunday’s Y-14 event. She won one pool bout handily and was in all her bouts. She was the top ranked fencer with one victory, but unfortunately lost her first DE. She, likewise, is starting to look more comfortable at this level.
No afterschool today as St. Mary does not have school. The class tonight WILL meet, and the rest of the week will be normal. UNCW will start showing up on Wednesday, so those of you who want more practice are welcome. Surf City and Camp Lejeune will meet on Friday. I will let people know about Saturday practice, as Kenyatta and I will be working a table at the Feast of The Pirates event. We have a demo time scheduled, I believe it is close to noon. If anyone wants to come out and put on a show talk to Kenyatta or me.
Lots going
on September 28th. All-American in Fayetteville has a number of
unsanctioned foil events.
on September 28th. All-American in Fayetteville has a number of
unsanctioned foil events.
Charlotte Fencing Academy has a number of
unsanctioned youth epee and a sanctioned senior unrated foil event that currently has enough fencers to give someone an E. Their
adult epee is sanctioned and looks like it might get enough fencers to give away a D. However, like us, they have gone to raising their fees if you are not signed up a week early, so things are more expensive
unsanctioned youth epee and a sanctioned senior unrated foil event that currently has enough fencers to give someone an E. Their
adult epee is sanctioned and looks like it might get enough fencers to give away a D. However, like us, they have gone to raising their fees if you are not signed up a week early, so things are more expensive
Mid -South has sanctioned Div III foil (it might reach D1 levels) and
saber (1 D and 22 unrated sabrists). On Sunday, Mid-South starts their series of unsanctioned youth
sabre events. Check out askfred.net to get the details.
saber (1 D and 22 unrated sabrists). On Sunday, Mid-South starts their series of unsanctioned youth
sabre events. Check out askfred.net to get the details.
October
5th has Apex starting their series of unsanctioned youth foil, gender
based adult foil, and mixed epee events.
5th has Apex starting their series of unsanctioned youth foil, gender
based adult foil, and mixed epee events.
Mid-South has sanctioned adult
epee events split by gender on that day.
epee events split by gender on that day.
Nothing nearby for the weekend of the 12th.
The
responses I received for our first under 12 event were unanimously for
it being on the 19th. Therefore, Foil at 10 am, Epee at 1:30 pm, Sabre
at 3:30 pm. For those who have not yet participated in one of these, We
give trophies for each weapon to the top 3
(and ties) finishers, medals to the top 3 nine and under finishers,
unless they won a trophy. We keep a year long accumulated points
standing which counts all three weapons and at the end of the season,
the top ranked boy and girl will each win a sword. We also have the
fencers vote at each event for the person who shows the best
sportsmanship and the fencer who wins that gets a sword. Cost per event
is $5.
responses I received for our first under 12 event were unanimously for
it being on the 19th. Therefore, Foil at 10 am, Epee at 1:30 pm, Sabre
at 3:30 pm. For those who have not yet participated in one of these, We
give trophies for each weapon to the top 3
(and ties) finishers, medals to the top 3 nine and under finishers,
unless they won a trophy. We keep a year long accumulated points
standing which counts all three weapons and at the end of the season,
the top ranked boy and girl will each win a sword. We also have the
fencers vote at each event for the person who shows the best
sportsmanship and the fencer who wins that gets a sword. Cost per event
is $5.
Also on that date All-American is having Y10, Y12 foil and adult foil and epee. All are unsanctioned.
On
October 26th Apex is holding sanctioned foil and epee events, split by
gender. Currently, the women’s epee and the women’s foil are both
E1s. The men’s epee will probably become a at least a C1. However, the men’s
foil is an A1 event.
October 26th Apex is holding sanctioned foil and epee events, split by
gender. Currently, the women’s epee and the women’s foil are both
E1s. The men’s epee will probably become a at least a C1. However, the men’s
foil is an A1 event.
The
NCHSFL debated splitting, but decided not to. The first event for them
for the year will be here on November 2nd. Get ready as there should
be a lot of fencing. As always, help refereeing will be appreciated.
NCHSFL debated splitting, but decided not to. The first event for them
for the year will be here on November 2nd. Get ready as there should
be a lot of fencing. As always, help refereeing will be appreciated.
The homeschool league will be meeting on October 13, so I will let people know what is up after that.
I
believe the JO qualifiers are going to be November 16th. This year the
JOs are in Columbus, Ohio. The venue is pretty good and the
drive/flight is not too bad. Hopefully we can have a large contingent
at the qualifiers even if not everyone makes it to JOs.
believe the JO qualifiers are going to be November 16th. This year the
JOs are in Columbus, Ohio. The venue is pretty good and the
drive/flight is not too bad. Hopefully we can have a large contingent
at the qualifiers even if not everyone makes it to JOs.
The new club jacket situation is moving. We will soon have a mock up and a price for everyone to look at.
Again,
I will start purging the email list soon. If you want off please tell
me. If you haven’t been fencing for a while, but still want the info,
also tell me
I will start purging the email list soon. If you want off please tell
me. If you haven’t been fencing for a while, but still want the info,
also tell me
pax vobiscum,
Greg Spahr
Head Coach
Cape Fear Fencing Association
Head Coach
Cape Fear Fencing Association
“The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that’s the way to bet.” Damon Runyon
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