Daniel Island fencers, your Saturday spring sessions will start the last Saturday in January.
Questions? Call 697-1528
Who? - Any and all students enrolled in the East of the Cooper Fencing Club
What? - An In-House tournament to test your skills and for some friendly competition
When? - Saturday, Nov. 12th 9 – 3 p.m.
Where? - At the City of Charleston Recreation Department at their Bee’s Ferry Landing Facility
Cost? $10 entry fee (since this is outside the normal lessons, we have facility and other costs)
Equipment? No shorts. Jeans or athletic pants must be worn. Fencers need to have their own (working) weapon and have a (working) bodycord – I will have some on sight to purchase ($15).
Fencers must be signed in and ready to go at the following times:
9:15 10 and under (beginner and advanced) / 11,12,13 (beginner only)
10:30 11,12, 13 year olds (advanced)
11:30 14 and over (beginner and advanced)
Who is a beginner? If you are in my Saturday class at 9:00)
Who is advanced? All students enrolled in the Tuesday classes
At the tournament on November 5, Leotie Hakkila earned her D ranking in Epee while Coach Thad Schmenk earned his B ranking. Congratulations to them both.
It’s time to start thinking about fencing for this fall.
Parents and fencers, please start registering for fencing. New fencers should register for classes at the Daniel Island School, which is run by City of Charleston Recreation. Older fencers with experience should register for classes at The Darby Building in the Old Village, which is run by Mt. Pleasant Recreation.
If you’re not sure which category you fall into, then please contact Coach Thad Schmenk at ThadSensei@hotmail.com. Coach Thad recently started a new job as a principal of a high school. He has a lot of things going on. It may take him a few days to respond to inquiries.
Space is limited.
Hi everyone,
The Spring 2011 Fencing Schedule for East of the Cooper Fencing and City of Charleston has been posted on the Schedule Tab of this web site (click here to view it). The Tuesday schedule is on the top and the Saturday schedule on the bottom.
Please take a few minutes enter these important dates on your calendar.
If you have any questions, please let Coach Thad Schmenk know.
The 5:30 and 6:30 PM classes at the Darby Building will start meeting again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4th.
East of the Cooper Fencing and City of Charleston Fencing will hold an in-house fencing tournament at the Daniel Island School on Saturday, December 18, 2010. We encourage all members of the two clubs to come to the tournament. It’s a great way to get experience and have some fun.
| Start Time | Approximate End Time | This tournament is for students who are |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30:00 | 10:30:00 | Ages 8-10 who are beginners |
| 9:30:00 | 11:30:00 | Ages 10-11 experienced fencers
OR Ages 11-12 -13 beginners |
| 11:00:00 | 2:00:00 | Ages 12-13 experienced fencers
OR 14 and older (regardless of experience) |
If you have any questions regarding which tournament you should participate in, please call me.
(697-1528)
Thad Schmenk
Congratulations are in order for
for qualifying for the Fencing Junior Olympics in Dallas in February 2011.
These young women from East of the Cooper Fencing traveled to a well-run qualifying tournament at Foothills Fencing in Peidmont, SC, a section of Greenville.
On Saturday, all 3 qualified for the Cadet (U17) Epee JOs when another competitor no showed! Leotie Hakkila also qualify for the Junior (U20) Epee JOs by placing 2nd in the tournament.
On Sunday, all 3 returned to compete in U20 and U17 Foil qualifiers. Leotie Hakkila placed 2nd in the U20 division and 3rd in the U17 division to secure two more slots at the JOs. We believe that Emily Fairchild and Whitney Martin will also qualify in the U17 division, pending a ruling from USFA.
Everyone from East of the Cooper Fencing came away impressed with the Foothills Fencing facilities, fencers, coaches and supporters. They were very gracious. We look forward to returning for future events and hosting them at tournaments in Charleston in the future.
Congratulations to all the other fencers from SC who qualified for the Junior Olympics.
The Daniel Island School is refinishing the gym floors this Friday and Saturday, because of this we have to cancel fencing for this Saturday 11/20.
Here is the schedule for the rest of the season:
12/4-Regular Class
12/11- Regular Class
12/18- Mini tournament
The spring session will begin around January 22nd or 29th. Registration will begin January, 3rd.
