CFFA update for July 7

In our last event, Will Golder just wasn’t quite on with his point control.  He fenced pretty well in every bout, but just couldn’t get over the hump and win one.  He did have the eventual winner in his pool and had a good bout with him.

So, to recap the Nationals, we sent five fencers, who fenced in 14 events.  Of those, three of them won a total of five medals.  One qualified to a world championship.  Believe me, that is an efficiency rating most of the bigger clubs would love to have.

Next year’s Nationals are in Columbus, Ohio, about the same time of year.  It would be great to be sending a much bigger contingent of fencers.  To do so, we need to start planning to get you to the level that you can qualify.  However, be prepared; the first time or two you show up to a Nationals or a NAC (North American Cup), the OMG factor sets in and it often takes a time or two before you can settle down and fence your best.  This year’s event had 79 strips, the most I have ever seen.  There are more fencers in the convention center than you have met in the rest of your life.  Also, as an example, Nicole’s Div III event started at 4 pm and didn’t finish until almost 11 pm.  And they really didn’t have any long breaks.

The beginning foil camp starts Monday at 9 am.  Still space if you know anyone who is interested.

Practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings this week.  A new class starts on board Camp Lejeune on Friday.  I will be in Saturday for practice at 10 am.

The next week’s camp is advanced foil, then advanced epee, then a second advanced foil.

Nothing much on the Division schedule at the moment.  I will keep you updated.

pax vobiscum,