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July, 2013
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RECENT RESULTS!
AFC's Grand Prix June 1-2nd 
Y12 Mixed Epee:
D. Bohannon, 2nd
J. Gonzalez, 3rd
E. Steel, 5th 
Y12 Mixed Foil:
C. McGurk, 2nd 
Y14 Mixed Epee:

M. Shinholster, 3rd
D. Bohannon, 5th
J. Gonzalez, 7th

Y14 Mixed Foil
:
C. McGurk, 6th 
C & Under Senior Mixed Division II Epee:
P. Williams, 7th
Senior Men's Epee
: 
M. Anderson, 3rd
Senior Women's Epee
:
P. Williams, 3rd 

Congratulations to Connor McGurk! Connor took home Gold in the Y12 Foil event and Silver in the Y14 Foil event at the Birmingham Fencing Club Open on 6/15/13. 
Congratulations to Duncan Bohannon on winning Gold in the Y12 Mixed Epee at the Powerade Games of North Carolina! Way to go Duncan!
FROM THE COACH
"Most people have the will to win,
few have the will to prepare to win"
Bobby Knight
Thanks to Michael Green, former �p�e armorer at Fencing.net, certified National Competition referee, and foil coach at AIFC, and those who participated in our Armory Clinic on  June 8th! Participants learned about the new rules regarding �p�e wiring changes that will take effect August 1st, plenty of tips for trouble shooting equipment, and how to make repairs to their weapons.
Your Pictures Rock!  
Do you have a shot of your fencer in action? A great candid shot? Or do you have a group photo you want to share?  Click here to have your photos posted on the NAFC website and Facebook page!

MEMBERSHIP CARDS ARE IN! 

Do you have yours?
  
Check-in each time you come in, and you'll have the option to pay for membership online or schedule individual lessons all at your convenience! Please remember that it's $5 for a replacement card should you need one.  
NEW!
Individual Lesson Packages:
Valid now through Sept. 1, 2013. 
 

Would you like more coaching to help step up your game? NAFC has private instruction packages!

CHOOSE FROM:

Option 1: 
One 20 min. session:
$20 ea., pay as you go

Option 2: 
Four 20 min. sessions:
$18 ea. ($72 for the 4 sessions)
Option 2 must be purchased by August 10, 2013. After August 10, 2013, you may only purchase Option 1.

Option 3:  
Eight 20 min. sessions:
$17 ea. ($136 for the 8 sessions)
Option 3 must be purchased by
July 6, 2013. After July 6, 2013, you may only purchase Options 2, and 1.

To book any of these packages,
NAFC WATER BOTTLE SUMMER SALE 
For a limited time, you can score a NAFC water bottle for only $7! Remember to always drink water, and when you do, it tastes awesome coming from an NAFC water bottle. Stay hydrated my friends!  
Lost & Found
Missing a water bottle, jacket, or anything else? Make sure you check our lost and found. Any items left for more than 30 days will be thrown away or donated.
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It's a cool way to spend a hot week this summer!
 
Beginner/Intermediate Summer Camp


Learn the sport of Olympic style fencing! Perfect your footwork and techniques for scoring points with appropriate advances and retreats.

Youth-fencers-0424BONUS FUN at no additional cost! 
Thursday
after camp ends at 4 p.m., campers will have the option of going on an outing to Brunswick Lanes on HWY 92 for bowling until 6:30 p.m. (return to NAFC).

Friday
campers will have the option of going on an outing to Acworth Beach from 12:30 until 4:30 (return to NAFC) or staying at NAFC with some of our coaches for fencing until 4 p.m.

July 22 - 26 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $300
Lunch provided daily.  Open to ages 8 and up. 
Click here to register online  
 
Build strength, physical stamina, and cardio vascular endurance while improving your reaction time. This fun and fast paced program utilizes the speed, heavy, duck & roll and reflex bag along with a variety of drills.

$25 per month, class meets 2x per week
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m.

Ages 8 & up. Equipment provided.   

Click here to register! 


Get in a workout using NAFC's equipment!
Our workout area offers gear for your use. Equipment includes a treadmill, jump ropes, resistance bands, stability ball, hand-held weights, and a weight bench. Boxing gear includes heavy bag, speed bag, reflex bag, duck & roll bag, and gloves.

$15 per month, come as often as you like! 

Participants will be issued a NAFC membership card.

Use of the Workout Area during all business days and hours. 

Excludes use of fencing equipment and strips.
Appropriate workout clothing and footwear required.
Ages 15 & up (Children ages 15 - 17 must have signed parental permission.) 

Click here to register online
DIRECTOR'S CLINIC

Join us on Saturday, July 13th, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
for a Director's Clinic with
NAFC's Coach Julio Diaz 

Have you ever wondered how to follow the action on strip and know exactly what is going on? What does it mean when a fencer is issued a yellow card, a red card, or a black card? This Director's Clinic will be beneficial for fencers, parents, and those simply wanting to direct. Lead by Coach Julio Diaz, who has 22 years experience in competitive fencing and directing, participants will learn how to correctly referee a fencing tournament.
Cost is $25 for 3 hours.
Click here to register!

CHECK IT OUT!
Info you need to know...  

MEET, EAT, DEFEAT 
Will be cancelled for the month of July due to Nationals. Please plan on joining us August 2nd when everyone is back in town!
Help support the gym by providing a main entree one Friday out of the year! Meal needs to feed 20-25 people. Proceeds will go to necessary expenses around the gym.

These families have already signed up for the following months:
August 2nd: Vernachio family - Pulled Pork BBQ 
September 6th: Setiadi family - Pork Satay w/peanut sauce 
October 4th: Furnish family - Chili 
November & December are currently open.

Please sign up to provide a main dish in the gym and we'll send you a reminder a week before. Thank you for your support! 

ENJOY YOUR FOURTH OF JULY

NAFC will be closed the 4th of July. Have a happy & safe 4th!  

 


CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US!
Experience the fun and excitement of the art of swordplay on your special day! For ages 8 and up, this is a fun and unique way to celebrate a birthday.

NAFC will provide:

*
All necessary fencing gear
* Paper goods: napkins, cups, plates and tablecloths
* Certified, experienced coaches to lead the activities and supervise the fencing
* One FREE fencing class coupon for all participants - to be redeemed at a later time
* A FREE t-shirt for the birthday boy/girl (please indicate size needed when booking party)

More details and order forms can be found here.

FENCER 
PROFILE
Meet Our NAFC Fencers!
 
Name: 
Mason Callahan 
Work:
Kroger, as a cashier
Age:
22
School:  
Kennesaw State
Major: International
Business - finance

How long have you been fencing? 
I've been fencing for five years.

How did you become interested in the sport?
I thought it would be interesting, and a club was started at my high school.

What do you like most about fencing? 
I enjoy the strategic and tactical thinking that is used in the sport.

What has been your favorite competition? Your best Result? 
I'm not sure which competition I would consider my favorite, but I've enjoyed the few that the Kennesaw team has gone to a lot. My best result would have to be the tournament where I earned my D and took first place.

What do you do other than fencing?
Other than fencing I enjoy water and snow skiing, as well as playing ultimate frisbee. 
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS     
For more events, check 

(Open Epee, Y12, Y10 events)
Hosted by DFC on 7/13
First event is $25 if pre-registered, $30 at the door
Second event is $10 if pre-registered, $30 at the door

NAFC's Summer Beginner's Brawl  
(Y8, Y14, and Mixed Epee)
Hosted by NAFC on Friday, 7/26 at 6 p.m.
Unsanctioned/unrated tournament for those who have been fencing less than a year.
$15 per event, check in closes at 6 p.m.
Click here to register! 

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