We held our April Armageddon event yesterday. In the epee, which was an A event and very top heavy, Andrew Fullmer of NCFDP won, Isaac Erbele of DCFC was second, Shane Mason of Charlotte was 3rd, tied with Oliver Galbraith of CFFA. Oliver won the open foil, with Wilma Jackson of Apex second. Kyler Schoonmaker of CFFA, in his first tournament for USA Fencing, took 3rd; tied with Robert Thomas, also of CFFA. In the E and under foil, Josh White of Salle New Bern won and earned his E2016, Ms. Jackson was again second, Kyler was again 3rd, tied with yours truly. Thanks to everyone for the help setting up, refereeing, and cleaning up.
Should be a regular week of practice this week. For Jacksonville, people can let me know if there is something special they would like to work on. I was thinking about teaching better refereeing or armoring. If I don’t get much response, I will work with everyone in their matches.
April
23rd will be the next youth event. Foil at 10, Sabre at 1:30, epee at
3:30. $5 per event, Trophies to the top 3 places, medals to the top 3
nine and unders. Volunteer foil refs extremely welcome.
23rd will be the next youth event. Foil at 10, Sabre at 1:30, epee at
3:30. $5 per event, Trophies to the top 3 places, medals to the top 3
nine and unders. Volunteer foil refs extremely welcome.
Charlotte is also holding adult events that day. It looks like their epee will be a B, it could become an A if they get another A rated fencer.
April
30/May 1 is an RJCC at Apex. This is a regional competition solely for
Y-16 and Y-19 events. Most of the men’s events look like they will be A
competitions. The women’s events will be strong although probably not
that strong. Entry fees have gone up. It looks like Oliver is our only participant.
30/May 1 is an RJCC at Apex. This is a regional competition solely for
Y-16 and Y-19 events. Most of the men’s events look like they will be A
competitions. The women’s events will be strong although probably not
that strong. Entry fees have gone up. It looks like Oliver is our only participant.
May 3rd will be starting date for our next set of beginner classes.
May
7-8 is the Division Div II/III and Y-14 qualifiers in Burlington.
Preregistration ends April 30th. All the events look to be small at the
moment. Good to attend even if you won’t be going to Dallas.
7-8 is the Division Div II/III and Y-14 qualifiers in Burlington.
Preregistration ends April 30th. All the events look to be small at the
moment. Good to attend even if you won’t be going to Dallas.
Apex
is holding a bunch of unsanctioned events on May 14th. Open women’s
foil and epee, open mixed foil and epee, Y-10 mixed foil, and Y-12 mixed
foil and epee. These are unsanctioned, so all you need is the standard
non-competitive USA Fencing membership. A really good event for those
looking to move up from our youth events or early career older fencers
looking for a less intense competition.
is holding a bunch of unsanctioned events on May 14th. Open women’s
foil and epee, open mixed foil and epee, Y-10 mixed foil, and Y-12 mixed
foil and epee. These are unsanctioned, so all you need is the standard
non-competitive USA Fencing membership. A really good event for those
looking to move up from our youth events or early career older fencers
looking for a less intense competition.
May
14th is also the Skirmish at Jack’s Island at New Bern. This is an
epee only outdoor event. This year it will be held at the church in New
Bern regardless of the weather; outdoors if nice, running inside if
rainy. As and Bs get to fence for free, so it should be a strong
event. New Bern always provides a really good free lunch after/during
the event.
14th is also the Skirmish at Jack’s Island at New Bern. This is an
epee only outdoor event. This year it will be held at the church in New
Bern regardless of the weather; outdoors if nice, running inside if
rainy. As and Bs get to fence for free, so it should be a strong
event. New Bern always provides a really good free lunch after/during
the event.
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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