Wiring an epee blade.

On Monday, 2 March, the epee class will be learning how to wire a blade. This will only take 10-15 minutes of class, and parents are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Such skills will not only help out with equipment maintenance, but also weapon preparation and troubleshooting.

Rec center OPEN on Monday

Just a note that the Rec Center will be open on President's Day, February 16. Practice will be held at the usual time.

Upcoming tournaments

Feb 21-22: Mid-South Grand Open Durham, NC

Summer Camps

Thinking of attending a camp this year? Why not fencing camp? Many camp opportunities are posted on AskFred nearing summer, or on individual college or club websites. Here are just a few:

March 13-15: Michael Marx Epee Clinic, Raleigh, NC*
July: UNC Super Camp, Chapel Hill, NC
June: Louisville Fencing Center Summer Camp, Louisville, KY
June and July: Nellya Fencers Club Summer Camp, Atlanta, GA
June: Lilov Fencing Academy Summer Camp, Montclair, NJ
June and July: Ohio State Fencing Camp, Columbus, OH
July: Penn State Fencing Camp, State College, PA

Camps vary widely in ages, skill level and price, so you're bound to find one suited just for you! Ask a coach for a recommendation.

*Marx also offers foil clinics on occasion. This clinic is open to adults and is highly recommended for both coaches and students!

Youth results and upcoming tournament

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the youth tournament! You can view the results in AskFred here.

Our next tournament is the John Martin Memorial on March 21. We will be hosting a D and Under Mixed Foil and Epee. Please preregister early if you are coming! Fees are not due until the tournament day, but registering early helps encourage attendance from out-of-town fencers. Click here to preregister in AskFred.

No Practice Monday, Jan 19

FYI, there will be no fencing practice on Monday, Jan 19 due to the Recreation Center being closed for the holiday.

More Upcoming Tournaments

Three hometown tournaments plus one in Greenville:

Feb 7- (New Bern) SNB Youth Tournament
Mar 21- (New Bern) SNB D & Under Foil and Epee
Mar 28- (Greenville) ECU Open Foil and Epee
May 16- (New Bern) SNB Outdoor Epee

See you at practice in the New Year (Jan 5)!