End of may fencing update

Hello Fencers and families!

Can't get enough of fencing?  Try saber classes with Coach Victor on Mondays, Youth (11-14) at 5:30-6:30 and Adult (14+) from 6:40-8.  Competition Epee with Coach Elliot on Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15, Friday epee  classes at 5 (youth beginner), 6 youth intermediate, 7 adult.  Go try a new class and weapon!  For competition classes, prior coach approval needed.  P.S., I went to Saber classes this past Monday and 7 youth and 4 adults were in attendance.  Saber is gaining a Windsor following!  

SAVE THE DATE: 
August 10, 2024 High Plains Fencing Guild is planning its first sanctioned competitive tournament.  It will be held at the Library Innovation Center in Greeley. 

​We are also considering a youth tournament for those under 14.  Let your coach know if you are interested in participating or assisting.  We will have referee opportunities and the possibility of getting referee certifications for those that pass the test and are approved through demonstration.  Referees are in demand throughout Colorado and referees are paid at tournaments.  Ask your coach or Referee Bridget Garcia about studying for the test and participating as a referee.

THANKS!  In May, Bridget Garcia and Josh Miller came to the tournaments and served as referees in addition to Assistant Coach Nik Korolainen.    
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CONGRATULATIONS! To Clara Knowles, on her promotion from Assistant Coach to Foil and Epee Coach.  Coach Clara will lead the Friday 5 P.M. youth class in Windsor.  Also, congratulations to Coach Clara, Jack Branum, Alex Miles, Heather Hepworth and Marcus Everitt-our newest high school graduates!  We look forward to great things in your future.

may windsor foil results

​YOUTH BEGINNER (6 participants)​
GOLD             Vaelon Simmons
SILVER          Julianne Xu
BRONZE        Henry Nutt, Marley Cotner  
 
YOUTH INTERMEDIATE (9 participants)
GOLD             Max Kozusko
SILVER          Liam Hernandez (first silver)
BRONZE        Matthew Werth (first medal), Silas Kuhlman
 
ADULT (9 participants)
GOLD             Josh Miller (first gold, first medal) 
SILVER          Nik Korolainen
BRONZE        Laine Wright, Jenessa Castillo​


​Reminder: 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.

MAJOR TOURNAMENT NEWS
Coach Elliot Farrell-Carretey and Armorer Trevor Wilson will represent High Plains Fencing Guild at the National Championships in Columbus, OH in July!  Coach Elliot will participate in the Divsion 2 National Championship on Friday, July 5 and both Coach Elliot and Armorer Trevor will compete in the Division 3 National Championship on Sunday, July 7th.  I cannot be prouder of our fencers and look forward to attending the Natinoal Championships with them. 

​Fencers, you can now go on and get your 2024-2025 membership and upgrade to competition membership, so you can join us at the tournaments.  The mutual support and camaraderie make it a great time for everyone.