I’ve heard from about 10 people as far as doing the performance with the ballet. I’d like to have a couple more before I tell them we are in. Because the performance is on a Friday night, it would cause the cancellation of Camp Lejeune fencing on that date. (June 10th) There would need to be a little bit of rehearsal because we can’t just turn you totally loose on stage with the fencers around, etc. It is fencing, so none of you would be required to dance.
We held an under 12 event yesterday. Foil featured the usual suspects. Will Golder was first, Nicole Milewski second. Luke Jessup of Salle New Bern tied for third with Zack Saxberg. For the 9 and under crowd, Jaden Scott won gold, Amelia Alexander silver, and Joseph Evans bronze. Elina Grooman was the only person who showed up for sabre, so we didn’t have a competiton. She must have scared all the boys away. In epee it was Nicole first, Abbey Campbell of Salle New Bern second, and Jacob Powers third. Thanks to everyone who helped and all the parents.
Current top 5 in sword points:
Boys Girls
Golder 50 Milewski 54
Jessup 31 Artz, Isabelle 22
Evans, Don 29 Artz, Caroline 15
Donnely 28 Childs 13
Saxberg 20 Alexander 12
Regular week of practice this week. We can have a Saturday practice if there is interest, let me know.
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 the starting date for our next set of Tuesday/Thursday 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. I am going up in some capacity if anyone needs a ride.
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. I am going up in some capacity if anyone needs a ride.
May 21st will be our last youth event of the year and the swords will be awarded.
Charlotte is having an adult epee event that day.
Spotsylvania, Virginia, is doing a Vet event that day. Epee may be an A, foil a C, and sabre as yet unclear. Erica Julien and Erik Graf are signed up so with a few more vets we could be a presence.
Our next event is the Stab-a-thon on May 28th. Open foil, open epee, and an E and under sabre. Get signed up. It is the Memorial day weekend and we can attract people looking for some time at the beach if it looks like we will have a good 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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