Sorry for the lack of updates! It looks like the blogger is working again, so we'll try to post updates regularly like we used to.

Competition Results

This weekend we sent 7 fencers down to the Battle in Seattle at the Salle Auriol to compete in all three weapons. For a few of them it was their first time in a competition (and for most of us it was our first time at such a large competition). Good job to all of those who competed.

Mixed Epee: 60 competitors

Zach Munsey - 28th
Joe Kennedy - 43rd

Also noteworthy, Lane Givens from Bellingham Bay Fencing Club got 11th.

Mixed Saber: 51 competitors

Joe Kennedy - 43rd
Jessica Jamsgard - 44th

Womens Saber: 21 competitors

Jessica Jamsgard - 21st


Mixed Foil: 58 competitors

Patrick Darby - 7th
Zach Munsey - 49th
Joe Kennedy - 51st
Ryan Cowper - 54th
Justin Donias - 55th
Jessica Jamsgard - 57th
Daniel Spurlock - 58th

Last fall quarter practice

We had our last practice for the quarter tonight. Did some footwork, short drills, a new game and an old game, and free fencing. Thanks to everyone who turned out, and we hope you have a happy winter break.

Tournament Results

1 McEniry, Scott
2 Allen, Michael
3 Kennedy, Joseph
4 Munsey, Zachary
4 Jamsgard, Jessica
6 Hutchinson, Luke
7 McEniry, Liam
8 Spurlock, Daniel
9 Severtson, Eric

It was a good tournament that took longer than expected. We had some of our new people experience what a tournament is like, which is always good. Thanks to everyone who came out.

We have our last practice of the quarter on Wednesday the 6th, so hope to see everyone there.

Random Updates

We actually raised 757 lbs of food for the Bellingham Food Bank. There was a slight mix up that I won't go in to now, but 90 more lbs were found, so that's great!

We have a tournament coming up on December 2nd. It will be a non-competitive, dry tournament that is open to everyone. Novices are strongly encouraged to come and fence! You do NOT need a USFA membership, knickers, or electric gear. The club can provide some jackets, foils, and masks to club members. Entry fee is $5. We'd love to see everyone there!

The practice tonight was small. Mike taught a foil lesson, Greg taught a saber lesson.

We have been discussing sweat shirts and t-shirts, so if you haven't been to practice in a while and want one, you may want to show up next practice. Patches are on the way as well.

Tournament Results

Mixed Foil: 7 Fencers

1. Michael Allen
2. Issac Kreutzkamp
3. Joe Kennedy

Mixed Epee: 8 Fencers

1. Matti Schneider (earning an E rating)
2. Lingling Tai
3. Julian Briggs

This tournament was not as large as we expected it would be, but that's ok. They will pick up winter quarter.

Upcoming Tournament/Food Drive!

We have a foil/epee tournament this Saturday (the 18th). Foil starts at 9 am, epee at 1 pm. The entry fee for each weapon is $10. Hope to see everyone there!

We had a food drive for the Bellingham Food Bank a couple weekends ago, and the results are in! We raised 667 lbs of food and $158.24 for the food bank, the most we've raised yet. Thanks to everyone who helped out.