Fencing demo this Saturday: Don't forget, this Saturday -- TOMORROW -- is the Day in the Park at Carrollton Nike Park. Fencers of all skill levels are needed (IWFC or PFC, of course) and it should be a lovely day to play around outside! I've been told we'll be towards the back of the park, near the bathrooms and with lots of trees around us. Call me (334.3603) tomorrow morning after 9:00 and I can give you the exact location. The demo itself is from 10:00 to 2:00 and if it's only half as much fun as we had last year, it will still be a darned good time! Help show off our excellent sport!
Olympians versus locals? It might happen next weekend at the North American Cup event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center! IWFC's Scott Young will be competing in the Div I men's epee, which will be fenced on Sunday, April 25. As several past and potential Olympians are entered as well, he may well get to try his hand against one or more of them! In addition to the C-rated and higher (Div I) adult events, youth fencers (aged 14 and below) from all over the country will be competing in their own events as well. You can see the schedule at the bottom of the page linked above. Although I cannot be on hand Saturday, you can bet I'll be there the other three days! I hope to see lots of you there as well -- and if you're wearing your PFC or IWFC shirts, people will know you're a fencer too! Bonus: Several fencing equipment vendors will be on site so it's also a great opportunity to check things out in person. (Did someone say 'new toys'?)
Sectionals: This year's Southeast Sectionals are in Greensboro, NC, May 1 and 2. (Divisions are grouped into Sections so this will have fencers from several states entering.) The entry deadline is April 25 -- late entries are accepted but at triple the regular fee so if you're planning on competing, make sure you get it taken care of.
Additional upcoming tournaments, including a veteran (40+) event, can be seen here.
