We received an offer from the Capitol Clash. They will give clubs $100 for every five “participants” in Vet events or Y-8 events. I have asked for clarification about the definition of participant as to whether that is distinct individuals, or whether multiple entries in separate events count; but as of yet, have not received clarification. At the moment, we have three Vets in 4 events, so it could be important. This is the first year they have added the Vet combined events (and the Y-8) and all of the Vet events are on Saturday, February 2nd. Right now, Vet Men’s epee is at 11 and Herman is the #2 seed, so it might become a B event. Women’s epee is at 6 and we have 1/3 of the field with Christi and Erica. Men’s sabre is a 15 person B1 and would be close for anyone living in the DC area (Don’t know who that might be.) Women’s sabre is at 4 with Erica involved. Vet men’s foil is at 11 and vet women’s foil is 8. Most of the Y-8 events are at 4-5 fencers. The entire Clash goes February 1-3. This is a
large sectional/national event. The events being contested are in all
weapons for Cadets (13-16), Y-14, Y-12, and Y-10. The deadline for entering at
the regular price is December 27. This is the next step up from an RYC
and the level just below National events. The information and registration is on the
national website.
large sectional/national event. The events being contested are in all
weapons for Cadets (13-16), Y-14, Y-12, and Y-10. The deadline for entering at
the regular price is December 27. This is the next step up from an RYC
and the level just below National events. The information and registration is on the
national website.
Since
Christmas and New Year’s both fall on Tuesday this year, no Tuesday
practices over break. I know a number of you are planning on going to
Charlotte, so there will be practice, Thursday 12/27,
Saturday 12/29, Wednesday 1/2, and Thursday 1/3.
Christmas and New Year’s both fall on Tuesday this year, no Tuesday
practices over break. I know a number of you are planning on going to
Charlotte, so there will be practice, Thursday 12/27,
Saturday 12/29, Wednesday 1/2, and Thursday 1/3.
On New Year’s Day, Wednesday 1/1, Research Triangle Fencing is holding an event. Mixed foil and Sabre plus Y-10 and Y-14 sabre. The Mixed sabre looks like it should become an A event. Of course, you will have to get past Duke’s sabre coach to win.
The homeschool fencers have a meet the first weekend of January, so there will be homeschool practice January 2nd. Since there are also people wanting to get ready for Charlotte, there will be practice that evening. Therefore, I might as well also have afterschool practice for returning fencers. No sweat if that feels too early for anyone and they can’t make it in.
Here
are the people I see entered for the Charlotte NAC, January 4-7. If I
missed you, let me
know. Nicole and Erica in the Div 1 epee Fri/Sat, Will in the Div 1
epee Sun/Mon, Kim in the Div 1 sabre Sun, Nicole in the Junior epee
Sunday, Nicole, Erica, and Christi in the Epee team Monday. I intend to
be out there to help, so no fencing at Hampstead or Camp Lejeune that
Friday. (January 4).
are the people I see entered for the Charlotte NAC, January 4-7. If I
missed you, let me
know. Nicole and Erica in the Div 1 epee Fri/Sat, Will in the Div 1
epee Sun/Mon, Kim in the Div 1 sabre Sun, Nicole in the Junior epee
Sunday, Nicole, Erica, and Christi in the Epee team Monday. I intend to
be out there to help, so no fencing at Hampstead or Camp Lejeune that
Friday. (January 4).
January
5 is also another homeschool meet in Winston Salem at the Star of Bethlehem Church. I may not be there
for any/all of
it due to the conflict with the NAC. If Nicole and Erica finish early I
will try to make it there for at least some of the day. Let’s stay in
communication so that I know you have what you need to compete, and can
arrange rides.
5 is also another homeschool meet in Winston Salem at the Star of Bethlehem Church. I may not be there
for any/all of
it due to the conflict with the NAC. If Nicole and Erica finish early I
will try to make it there for at least some of the day. Let’s stay in
communication so that I know you have what you need to compete, and can
arrange rides.
The
new evening class will start on Tuesday, January 8th, at 6:30 pm. The
new class at Topsail Middle school will start on Friday, January 11th.
Camp Lejeune will also get started back up on that Friday with a new beginner class.
new evening class will start on Tuesday, January 8th, at 6:30 pm. The
new class at Topsail Middle school will start on Friday, January 11th.
Camp Lejeune will also get started back up on that Friday with a new beginner class.
January 12 is the next NCFL meet. I am not certain as to where yet, but it may be Chapel Hill. It will be the final regular season team meet.
Also
on that weekend is a foil and epee RYC in Apex. The events are Y-10,
Y-12, and Y-14. Registration at the regular price has ended. It looks like Amelia and Jackson are fencing on the 13th, so I will be up for that.
on that weekend is a foil and epee RYC in Apex. The events are Y-10,
Y-12, and Y-14. Registration at the regular price has ended. It looks like Amelia and Jackson are fencing on the 13th, so I will be up for that.
Also on the 13th is Mid-South’s first set of Youth events for 2019. Check askfred for particulars.
January 19th is a homeschool meet at our club. Looking at a 10 am start time.
Our
first event of 2019 will be the Old Man Winter on January 26th. Open
foil, open epee, and Vet epee. IMPORTANT!! We are going to start requiring that
people are registered a week before the event to get the regular
pricing. We have been unable to gauge the size of events in a manner
that lets us hire the correct number of referees. If we expect a large
crowd that doesn’t materialize the club loses money. If we wait and
things pop a day or two before the event, it can be hard to find any
local referees. Then some of our fencers have to drop out to help
referee. Anyone registering after the deadline will be charged $10
extra per event, so that will hopefully be the incentive for people to
get signed up earlier. Read the More Information section on askfred to
get the full information. Right now the Mixed epee should become at least a B, the Mixed foil is a clash of O’Briens, and the Vet epee is at 3 people.
first event of 2019 will be the Old Man Winter on January 26th. Open
foil, open epee, and Vet epee. IMPORTANT!! We are going to start requiring that
people are registered a week before the event to get the regular
pricing. We have been unable to gauge the size of events in a manner
that lets us hire the correct number of referees. If we expect a large
crowd that doesn’t materialize the club loses money. If we wait and
things pop a day or two before the event, it can be hard to find any
local referees. Then some of our fencers have to drop out to help
referee. Anyone registering after the deadline will be charged $10
extra per event, so that will hopefully be the incentive for people to
get signed up earlier. Read the More Information section on askfred to
get the full information. Right now the Mixed epee should become at least a B, the Mixed foil is a clash of O’Briens, and the Vet epee is at 3 people.
February 2nd is a homeschool meet at our place that I am trying to get moved to the 16th so that I can go help our fencers at the Clash. No final agreement from the other clubs. I will keep you informed.
pax vobiscum,
Greg Spahr
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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