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FENCING 101

Monday, October 16, 2011. FENCING 101. Seminar for WMMHS Fencing Parents. Program Background. Varsity High School Sport 2011 Season – our 8 th Season Initially a Fencing Club Started by PJ Verona and Jillian Mahen NJ has the highest number of high school fencing programs in the country –

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FENCING 101

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  1. Monday, October 16, 2011 FENCING 101 Seminar for WMMHS Fencing Parents

  2. Program Background • Varsity High School Sport • 2011 Season – our 8th Season • Initially a Fencing Club • Started by PJ Verona and Jillian Mahen • NJ has the highest number of high school fencing programs in the country – • 49 boys’ teams and 49 girls’ teams • Self-Funded for 8 Years • Board supported • Not all expenses are covered • Fundraising efforts are essential! • Team Captains: Girls: Capt . Alex Boden Boys: Capt. Mark Zimmermann Asst Capt . Adam Campos

  3. 2010 – 2011 Results • Over 10 USFA-Rated Fencers in the program A-E • Results: 2011-2012 Season Girls Team: 9th in State Girls Epee’ Squad: 9th in State Girls Foil Squad: 14th in State Girls Sabre Squad: 9h in State Morris County Champions Individual Boys Team: 1st in State Boys Epee’ Squad: 1st in State Boys Foil Squad: 3rd in State Boys Sabre Squad: 14th In State Morris County Champions

  4. Why Fencing? • Fencing is a sport of etiquette and tradition. It builds Character, Resourcefulness, Patience and Intuition • Fencing demands considerable physical conditioning placing simultaneous demands on anaerobic strength and aerobic endurance • Fencing is a lifelongsport • For the accomplished fencer, scholarships are available for elite fencers.

  5. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS • Be dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and the disciplines of an athlete • Be willing to work hard and to their fullest potential • Be ready and on time for practices and meets • Respect your coaches, teammates, opponents, referees and fans • Support your team and your squad • Be willing to live the life of a true sportsman ENDHAM

  6. PARENT EXPECTATIONS • Support the Teams, Squads and Fencers • Attend Meets, Meetings, Fundraisers • Support the Mendham High School Fencing Parents’Association • Expense • Time • Volunteer 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 during the season but owning is better. • It is RECOMMENDED you buy your own electrical equipment, also, if you are going to make a full commitment. • Equipment Vendor: Absolute Fencing Gear • www.AbsoluteFencingGear.com --Bridgewater, NJ • Mendham HS Fencing credit and discount

  8. Knee-high socks Knickers Jacket Plastron Chest protector - females Mask Glove Bag Practice Weapons Basic Required Equipment

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

  10. Three Events FOIL EPEE SABRE

  11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL • JV Team at all dual meets • Freshman/Sophomore Tournament • Morris Knolls F/S Tourney Away, All day December, 2012 • Some members only fence 3½ months, while others take lessons at clubs and compete in the USFA year round.

  12. USFAOPPORTUNITIES • Fence individually at USFA tournaments • www.askFred.net • Register for Tournaments • Lessons • Private Individual • Private Group • Nearby Clubs • Morris FC • Medeo FC

  13. PARENTS-HOWCAN YOUHELP? • 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!

  14. OPPORTUNITIESFUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEER • Mum Sale, Fall • Wine Tasting • Car Wash, Fall, Spring • Clothing Sale • Always looking for new ideas! SIGN UP TONIGHT!

  15. Coaching Staff & More Info IMPORTANT DATES 2011 • November 12 – ALL PAPERWORK DUE • November 26 – PRACTICE BEGINS • All Practices from 3pm to 5pm • Tournaments Over Winter Break

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