RESULTS
We had a few people travel to Richmond for the NAC and a few former members as well. Herman Smith competed in the Vet 70 and up epee. He went 2-4 in his pool and fought a close DE, losing 7-10, to finish 23rd. Nicole Milewski, was in the Division I epee. She was 3-3 in her pool, with one of her victories avenging her loss in the finals of the ACC tournament. She lost her first DE 12-15 and finished 87th. Jackson Jones fenced in today’s Junior epee, going 1-5 in his pool and just missing the cut for the DEs, finishing 215th.
For the former CFFA people, Keely Carter was 3-3 in Junior sabre, and won her first DE before bowing out to finish 109th. Kim Phillips took the Bronze in the Vet 50 sabre. Erica Julien took gold in all three weapons in the 80+ category.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
The deadline for entering the Summer Nationals at the regular fees is May 6th. The regular fees (tournament fee, event fee, and administrative fee) total $225 for one event, $320 for two, etc. After May 6th the fees triple, so $675 for one, $960 for two, etc. Let me know if you are going so I can make plans, the only person I see at the moment is Brendan.
CLUB UPDATES
Everything should be back to normal this week. The last evening beginner class for this (academic) year will start Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 pm.
I hope to do two 12 and under events. Right now May 2 and 23rd look open. They will have foil at 10 am and epee at 2 pm. We give trophies to the top 4 competitors overall, medals to the top 3 nine and under competitors (if they don’t win a trophy), and swords to the season long point winners. Volunteer referees would be very welcome.
ARMORING CLINIC
There seems to be some interest in an armoring clinic, so Herman is looking at setting one up this summer. We would probably have Kathy Walters come in. Kathy is (was?) the person who represents the US at International Armorer meetings and also is one of the people they send to International events to oversee the international armorers. Let Herman or me know if you are interested and some dates that might be good.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 2 CFFA Wilmington 12 and under foil and epee
May 3 Forge Durham Spring Forge-ward Open epee, open sabre
May 16 Apex Apex Novice Cup Y10, Y12, Y 14 foil, adult foil and epee
May 30 Apex Fencing Apex Coach Miller Memorial Open foil, open epee, Div III foil
June 27 – July 6 USA Fencing Portland, OR Summer Nationals Regular Fee entry deadline May 6
pax vobiscum,
Greg Spahr
Head Coach
Cape Fear Fencing Association