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
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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.
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Congratulations to Duncan Bohannon on winning Gold in the Y12 Mixed Epee at the Powerade Games of North Carolina! Way to go Duncan!
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FROM THE COACH
"Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win"
Bobby Knight
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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,
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NAFC WATER BOTTLE SUMMER SALE
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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. |
Stay Connected!
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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.
BONUS 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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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FENCER
PROFILE
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.
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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.
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