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FENCING 101

Tuesday,November 3,2009. FENCING 101. New Parent & New Fencer Seminar. Program Background. Varsity High School Sport 6th Season Fencing Club 03-04 Started by PJ Verona and Jillian Mahen NJ has the highest number of high school fencing programs* Self-Funded for Three Years

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FENCING 101

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  1. Tuesday,November 3,2009 FENCING 101 New Parent & New Fencer Seminar

  2. Program Background • Varsity High School Sport • 6th Season • Fencing Club 03-04 • Started by PJ Verona and Jillian Mahen • NJ has the highest number of high school fencing programs* • Self-Funded for Three Years • Board supported this year • This will not cover all expenses • Fundraising is still important! • Team Captains: Sara-Emma Graham, Kim Morsch and Zia Zaidi *SOURCE: PACKETONLINE News Classifieds Entertainment Business - Princeton and Central NewJersey 2006

  3. 2008-09 Results • Over 10 USFA-Rated Fencers in the program • 2008-09 Results: Girls: District One Team Champion Only team to beat eventual State Champions, GLHS • Foil Squad, State Silver Medalists • Epee Squad, State Bronze Medalists • Kim Morsch, Kaitlyn Wallace in Epee Ind Finals • Ryan Western in State Foil Ind Finals Boys: Finished 5th in District Championships • Saber Squad, 6th place, State Championships • Mendham program has produced seven(7) students fencing in college

  4. Why Fencing? • Fencing is terrific exercise, working out the core of your body, endurance and cardio all at once. • Fencing is a mental exercise as well, sometimes called ‘physical chess.’ • Fencing is a sport that prides itself on sportsmanship, etiquette and tradition. • For the elite fencer, scholarships are available.

  5. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS • Be healthy and observe guidelines for athletes • Be willing to work hard and to your fullest potential • Be ready and on time for practices and meets • Alert Coaches in advance of any absences • Respect • Support • Sportsmanship ENDHAM

  6. PARENT EXPECTATIONS • Support the Teams, Squads and Fencers • Attend Meets, Meetings, Fundraisers • Support the Mendham High School Fencing Parents’Association • Money • Time • Volunteering ENDHAM

  7. EQUIPMENT • You do need to buy your own uniform, glove and mask, which costs about $200. The team has some for you to borrow for the first three weeks only. • It is RECOMMENDED you buy your own electrical equipment, also, if you are going to make a full commitment. • www.AbsoluteFencingGear.com --Bridgewater, NJ • Mendham High credit and discount

  8. Knee-high socks Knickers Jacket Plastron Chest protector - females Mask Glove Bag Practice Weapons Basic EquipmentGood for any weapon/fencer

  9. ‘Extra’ EquipmentFor the serious, competitive fencer • Lamé(foil, sabre) • Electric Weapons • Body Cords • Fencing Shoes

  10. Three Events FOIL EPEE SABRE

  11. FOIL FENCING • Thrusting Weapon • Lightest • Smallest guard • Right-of-way • Target Area: • Torso Area • Two Handles: • French • Pistol

  12. EPEE FENCING • Thrusting Weapon • Dueling sword • Bell guard • No right-of-way convention • Target Area: • Whole Body • Two Handles: • French • Pistol

  13. SABRE FENCING • Thrusting and Cutting Weapon • Right-of-way • Target Area: • Upper Body • Includes Head • Curved guard protects the hand

  14. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL • JV Team at all dual meets • Freshman/Sophomore Tournament • Northwest NJ Conference • Dec 30, Away, All day • Some members only fence 3½ months, while others take lessons at clubs and compete in the USFA year round.

  15. USFAOPPORTUNITIES • Fence individually at USFA tournaments • Mendham Fencing Club • www.askFred.net • Register for Tournaments • Lessons • Private Individual • Private Group

  16. PARENTS-HOWCAN IHELP? • Come to parent association meetings • Sign up and volunteer for jobs that need to be done • Help fundraise • Get the word out! • Attend meets, support your fencer! • Ask!

  17. OPPORTUNITIESFUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEER • Mum Sale • Pie Sale • Bake Sale • Car Wash • Clothing Sale • Always looking for new ideas! SIGN UP TONIGHT!

  18. Coaching Staff & More Info • Tom Tishman, Head Coach • tomtishman@aol.com, 973-229-6987, cell • Barb Dunnick, Assistant Coach • caitlin2409@verizon.net, 973-543-2501 x5125 • Steve Dultz, Assistant Coach, Sabre • sdultz@aol.com • Patric Wallace, Assistant Coach, Epee and Conditioning • patric@thewallacegroupinc.com • Meimee Persau, Assistant Coach, Foil and New Fencers • salicon@comcast.net • Adelio Campos, Assistant Coach, Foil • acampos@us.ibm.com • www.mendhamhsfencing.typepad.com • Team website • www.usfencing.org • USFA information, New Parent Section • www.njifa.org

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