We are excited to invite you to our in-house youth fencing event, Clash of Swords, on Sunday, October 26 at NCF Boulder. This event is a great opportunity for our beginning and intermediate fencers to gain experience in a supportive, club-based setting. If you are still unsure whether it is the right fit or simply want to talk it through, please connect with Andrea, Gary, or Scott. We are happy to help you decide if this is the right event for your fencer.
We will be running two separate co-ed events:
Youth Épée (birth years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Kinderfechten (birth years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Fencers born in 2014 may choose either group.)
Our junior team members will also be stepping into leadership roles, assisting with administration, refereeing, and armory support throughout the event. IThey will be available to answer questions as well, so families can hear directly from their perspective about what it is like to be a young fencer.
All participants will be fully outfitted in proper competition gear, including jacket, knickers, and knee socks. Socks will be available for anyone who does not bring their own. The format includes one round of pools followed by direct elimination bouts to 10 touches, subject to adjustment. The events are planned to run about two and a half hours in total. Light refreshments will be served, and spectators are warmly welcome.
The club opens at 9:00 AM, with check-in at 9:20 AM and fencing starting promptly at 10:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested through http://www.thefencingtrainer.com.
We look forward to seeing you there.
