Bulletin for the Week of June 9, 2008
1. Last week of the season, which means Mayhem and Ice Cream Night! Also, certificates for those junior fencers who have participated a full season. Even if you haven't been fencing regularly this spring, you are welcome to drop in for this, free of charge.
ATTENTION Middlebury fencers!: We will meet on Monday, June 9 NOT Wednesday this week. Fencing games 6:30-7:45 on the Bridge School soccer field (in gym if raining). Wear long pants and sneakers good for running around and fencing on grass. Bring whatever dry (non-electric) gear you have, including epees and sabres. 7:45: go to A&W for ice cream (parents please pick up kids early, or arrange to pick them up at A&W). A&W is located on Route 7 south of the center of town.
Charlotte fencers: Meet Tuesday as usual, fencing games 7-8:15 p.m. on the CCS playing fields (in cafeteria if raining). Wear long pants and sneakers good for running around and fencing on grass. Bring whatever dry (non-electric) gear you have, including epees and sabres. 8:15: go to Pizza on Earth for ice cream (amazing homemade gelatto!). Pizza on Earth is located at Bingham Brook Farm, on Hinesburg Rd about 1 mile northeast of the school (turn right out of school driveway, look for farmhouse on your right).
2. Want to do some fencing over the summer? Queen City Fencers in Burlington welcomes fencers from other clubs to drop in over the summer. They will be meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. the following dates:
June 16, 18, 23, 25
July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Aug 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Most practices are at the UVM Indoor Tennis Courts. The exceptions to this will be Aug 11 & 13 when it will be at the indoor track.
Practice will be very informal but everyone should be properly attired..no shorts. You will want to bring lots of water.
Contact person is Dan Crocket, vtepee@hotmail.com. I advise confirming with Dan that practice is on before going, as UVM sometimes reschedules things.
3. Fencing starts up again in mid-September with several free get-back-in-shape sessions for returning fencers. All of you (including those who just started this spring) are invited to participate in those. The full schedule of practices returns later in September. I anticipate it will be the same as this year:
Mon, Mary Hogan School: level 1/2 classes, open fencing
Tues, Middlebury Union Middle School: Jr Team practice (by invitation only)
Tues, Charlotte: Level 1/2 classes, open fencing
Wed, Bridge School: Level 3 foil and epee classes
Thurs, Charlotte: Level 3 foil and epee classes.
I will send out a newsletter in August with start-up details for the new season. In the meantime, if you have friends who are interested in trying fencing, please give them my e-mail address and/or phone number (759-2268), and point them toward the VFA website.
Good luck to those going to the Pomme de Terre and/or Summer Nationals.
Have a fun and healthy summer!