The time has finally come to get your new CFFA jacket!
After months of planning and long hours at the sewing machine, the newly redesigned Cape Fear Fencing Association jackets are finally ready for ordering. The jackets are all black, with CFFA and the fencer logo over the left pocket, with the classic pirate skull with weapons on the back. The club logo on the back of the jacket has been redesigned with the lettering, skull and weapons now appearing against a black background (rather than the original gray). You can also order black sweatpants, with zippered legs, to match the jacket for the full uniform look
Ordering of the new jackets will take place
this week during the Tuesday and Thursday evening practices from
7:00-8:30pm, and during the Saturday morning practice from
11:00am-1:00pm. Mr. Milewski will be handling the ordering process and
we have a sizing kit, with jackets and pants in every size available, so
that you can try them on at the club to be sure that you order the
perfect fit. We will devise a way to take care of the Surf City and/or Camp Lejeune people who cannot make it to Wilmington.
this week during the Tuesday and Thursday evening practices from
7:00-8:30pm, and during the Saturday morning practice from
11:00am-1:00pm. Mr. Milewski will be handling the ordering process and
we have a sizing kit, with jackets and pants in every size available, so
that you can try them on at the club to be sure that you order the
perfect fit. We will devise a way to take care of the Surf City and/or Camp Lejeune people who cannot make it to Wilmington.
The jacket costs $65.00 and the sweatpants cost $30.30. We will be accepting payment this week at the time that you place your order in checks only (made out to Cape Fear Fencing Association), so that the club can then pay the manufacturer as one large order.
The
good news is that by completing the ordering process on Saturday,
unless something unexpected occurs, the jackets and sweatpants should be
delivered during the week of December 15th – just in time for the holiday season and making the CFFA jacket the perfect Christmas gift!
For people who enjoy the fine details, feel free to continue reading for even more information on the new club uniforms.
We are ordering the new jackets from a company called the Art of Fencing (aofwear.com). This company was formed by two Fencing Moms, and we became
familiar with them because of their booth at national events. They have
an enthusiasm for the sport and strive to outfit fencers in great
looking, quality gear.
familiar with them because of their booth at national events. They have
an enthusiasm for the sport and strive to outfit fencers in great
looking, quality gear.
The jacket and pants are from an Italian sports apparel company called Errea. This company outfits many European teams in a multitude of sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and even archery. It
is now starting to move into the US market with recent deals to outfit
US pro soccer teams. It is also the only teamwear company in the world
to be Okeo-Tex certified, which basically means that their clothing is
free of harmful chemicals.For
the fashion-conscious members of the club, you will be pleased to know
that Errea’s clothing is produced in Armani-owned factories in Milan and Parma, Italy!
is now starting to move into the US market with recent deals to outfit
US pro soccer teams. It is also the only teamwear company in the world
to be Okeo-Tex certified, which basically means that their clothing is
free of harmful chemicals.For
the fashion-conscious members of the club, you will be pleased to know
that Errea’s clothing is produced in Armani-owned factories in Milan and Parma, Italy!
The jacket is a sport warmup–type jacket, rather than a windbreaker style, and has zippered exterior pockets along with interior pockets. The sweatpants feature a tapered look, with zippers along the lower legs, so that the pants can be removed over sneakers.
Before ordering the jacket or pants, it is highly recommended that you come to the club for fitting with the sizing kit. First, since it is an Italian company, their clothing has a
more Italian cut/style to it, so the usual American sizes may not fit
like you are used to. Second, it is also important to consider whether
you plan to wear the jacket and pants over your fencing gear, as many
people do at national events. Since we will have the sizing kit at the
club during practice, you can just put on your gear and then try
everything on to find the right fit.
more Italian cut/style to it, so the usual American sizes may not fit
like you are used to. Second, it is also important to consider whether
you plan to wear the jacket and pants over your fencing gear, as many
people do at national events. Since we will have the sizing kit at the
club during practice, you can just put on your gear and then try
everything on to find the right fit.
Finally, the last thing to consider is whether you want to just get a jacket or get both the jacket and pants. Beyond the obvious coolness
of the full uniform look, this is an important consideration for anyone
who competes at national events (NACs, JOs, Championships). USA Fencing
has a specified protocol for awards – you must present to the awards
area dressed in a warmup suit. This consists of a warm-up jacket and
warm-up pants; while they do not state it on the site, the jacket and
pants must match to be considered a warm-up suit. Knickers or white
jacket may not be combined with a warm-up, otherwise full whites must be
worn. Anyone who competes at this level plans to be on the award stand at the end of the event, so it’s best to look as good as you’ll feel when you get your medal!
of the full uniform look, this is an important consideration for anyone
who competes at national events (NACs, JOs, Championships). USA Fencing
has a specified protocol for awards – you must present to the awards
area dressed in a warmup suit. This consists of a warm-up jacket and
warm-up pants; while they do not state it on the site, the jacket and
pants must match to be considered a warm-up suit. Knickers or white
jacket may not be combined with a warm-up, otherwise full whites must be
worn. Anyone who competes at this level plans to be on the award stand at the end of the event, so it’s best to look as good as you’ll feel when you get your medal!
If you have any questions, or want more information, stop by the club this week during the Sizing Party and ask Mr. Milewski.
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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