end of august fencing update

Happy Labor Day, Fencers and families!

I hope your summer was fun and memorable.  High Plains Fencing Guild had some "firsts" that we can all be proud of. ​

Nationals!

In July, Coach Elliot Ferrell-Carretey and Armorer Trevor Wilson traveled to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the National Championships in Epee.  They did great, had a lot of fun and represented us well. ​

first ever northern colorado sanctioned tournament!

​In August, we hosted our first sanctioned epee competition at the Library Innovation Center in Greeley.  10 of our fencers participated, most in their first sanctioned tournament and 2 medaled.  The tournament winner was Nelson Trujillo of Boulder and Cheyenne Fencing and Modern Pentathlon.  Can't wait to see what the rest of the year will bring!

high plains returns to aims community college

Professor Coach Josh offers epee through AIMS Community College on the Greeley Campus beginning 11/2/24-12/14/24 on Saturday mornings from 9-10.  Here is the link to sign up: https://aimsced.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay

Need extra coaching?

Your coaches are available to provide one-on-one coaching.  Rates are $25.00 per 15 minute coaching block.  Contact your coach for scheduling.  This is a great way to figure out that tricky parry or learn what to work on to become competition ready!

thanks!

In August, Bridget Garcia served as head referee for our in class tournaments.  Thanks to all of our volunteers and each of you for making the tournament a success!

USA FENCING MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL STUDENTS  THIS IS ENFORCED  NEW SEASON STARTED AUGUST 1

​If you haven't already, it's to renew your USA Fencing membership.  Think about upgrading to Competition membership so you can join our competition team at regional tournaments!  Each student is required to be a member of USA Fencing after their first class or you will not be eligible to participate in class.  The entry level membership for students is access membership ($29.00).  Competitive membership is $99 and required for competition level fencers.  See your coach if you have any questions.  USA Fencing offers a discounted club rate for High Plains Fencing Guild, which allows us to keep fencing affordable for the students.  Go to  https://member.usafencing.org/  to sign up. 

USA FENCING MEMBERSHIP IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES LED BY HIGH PLAINS FENCING GUILD COACHES. 
Membership will be checked and required before students are allowed to participate in classes beginning in June. Please renew now to prevent a delay in your student's class attendance.


GEAR INFORMATION:  Doesn't it feel better to have your own gear?  We offer rental gear, but the fit tends to be better with your own gear!  When you buy gear, make sure to write the fencer's name in sharpie on mask, glove, jacket, and the pad of the weapon.  If gear is left in class, it goes into the bin and may be checked out by a student in another class.  If we don't know who owns it, someone else may check it out.  Thanks! 

 
AUGUST 10 High Plains Fencing Sanctioned Epee Tournament @ the LINC
GOLD             Nelson Trujillo
SILVER           Laine Wright
BRONZE        Nik Korolainen, Thomas Magnuson


AUGUST 10 Unsanctioned Intermediate Youth Tournament @ the LINC
GOLD             James West
SILVER          Walker Thompson
BRONZE        Henry Kuhlman, Liam Hernandez


AUGUST 10 Unsanctioned 7-10 Youth Tournament @ the LINC
GOLD             Oden Quatrano
SILVER          Henry Nutt
BRONZE        Julianne Xu, Greyson Mioduski (first medal)


AUGUST WINDSOR CLASS TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
YOUTH SABER:
GOLD             Kaleb Feighny (first tournament)          
SILVER          Jocelyn Frei (first tournament)
BRONZE        Madi and Luke (first tournament)
 
YOUTH BEGINNER EPEE
GOLD             Valeon Simmons 
SILVER          Henry Nutt
BRONZE        Greyson Mioduski, Gael Hernandez (first tournament)     
 
YOUTH INTERMEDIATE EPEE
 GOLD           Walker Thompson
SILVER          Vincent Thoma
BRONZE        Liam Hernandez, Oden Quatrano (first intermediate tournament)
 
ADULT EPEE 
GOLD             Cullan Kirwan (first club tournament)  
SILVER          Dexter Player
BRONZE        Clara Knowles, Nate Wagner
 
REMEMBER-the last class of each month is a tournament and we have to hustle to get all the matches in our time slot.  Late attendees cannot participate after the tournament begins.
 
 
Let me know if you have any questions.  It is a pleasure to be your coach!  
Coach Bill Garcia
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