Hopefully everyone came through Dorian okay. It looks like we can get back on track and get the season started.
We can begin the next evening class tomorrow, Monday the
9th at 6:30 pm. Afterschool
fencing will start
back up tomorrow at 3:30 pm. Homeschool Fencing will start
Wednesday the 11th, 1:00 pm for returners; 1:30 pm for beginners. The
UNCW fencers were hoping to get back downtown on Wednesday the 18th. The Tuesday/Thursday class will just pick back up and I will move the October class back. There should be a Saturday practice.
9th at 6:30 pm. Afterschool
fencing will start
back up tomorrow at 3:30 pm. Homeschool Fencing will start
Wednesday the 11th, 1:00 pm for returners; 1:30 pm for beginners. The
UNCW fencers were hoping to get back downtown on Wednesday the 18th. The Tuesday/Thursday class will just pick back up and I will move the October class back. There should be a Saturday practice.
The fencing at Surf City Middle school is getting moved back and will begin this Friday at 3 pm. Camp Lejeune fencing will pick back up Friday night.
Our first sanctioned event of
the year will be on Saturday the 21st. Open foil and epee, and a D and
under epee. The policy that we instituted for last year is still in
effect. If you get your name on askfred by the Saturday prior to the
event (9/14, next Saturday), the cost will be $20 for one event and $10 for subsequent
events. If you sign up after Saturday, the fees will be $30 and $20.
Get signed up now to attract out of town fencers. Currently there are just a handful of fencers in all events. We seem to be one of the few clubs doing comprehensive sanctioned events, so they could be huge if just get all of our fencers signed up.
the year will be on Saturday the 21st. Open foil and epee, and a D and
under epee. The policy that we instituted for last year is still in
effect. If you get your name on askfred by the Saturday prior to the
event (9/14, next Saturday), the cost will be $20 for one event and $10 for subsequent
events. If you sign up after Saturday, the fees will be $30 and $20.
Get signed up now to attract out of town fencers. Currently there are just a handful of fencers in all events. We seem to be one of the few clubs doing comprehensive sanctioned events, so they could be huge if just get all of our fencers signed up.
The Division schedule looks to be a bit clearer at this point. Lots going 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 senior foil event. It looks like their adult epee is sanctioned. Mid -South has sanctioned Div III foil and saber. On Sunday, Mid-South starts their series of unsanctioned youth sabre events. Check out askfred to get the details.
October 5th has Apex starting their series of unsanctioned youth foil, gender based adult foil, and mixed epee events.
I am looking at either October 12th or 19th for our first 12 and under event of the season. Let me know which one works best.
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.
The homeschool league has not yet met, so I don’t have any dates for them.
The Milwaukee NAC registration is now open until September 25th. Junior, Cadet, and Y-14 the November 8-11 weekend.
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.
The new club jacket situation is moving. I believe we are close to having a mock up and a price for everyone to look at.
Let me know if there is anything I forgot.
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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