East of the Cooper Fencing

Saturday Fencing Will Start on January 28

reggiefairchild — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:15:28 +0000

Daniel Island fencers, your Saturday spring sessions will start the last Saturday in January.

In-House Fencing Tournament, Saturday, Nov. 12th, 2011

reggiefairchild — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:25:30 +0000

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

Congratulations to Leotie and Coach Thad

reggiefairchild — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:21:02 +0000

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.

Fencing Fall 2011

reggiefairchild — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:12:27 +0000

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.

Schedule Reminders

reggiefairchild — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:23:58 +0000

There’s no fencing on Tuesday or Saturday next week (that’s no practice on April 19 or 23) because of Spring Break
There is fencing the week after Spring Break. See the schedule tab on this website.
The Pirate Olympics In-house Tournament on April 30 is at the Bee’s Landing Recreation Complex 1580 Ashley Gardens Dr., Charleston SC 29414 (NOT the Daniel Island School or Darby Building).

Spring 2011 Fencing Schedule Posted

reggiefairchild — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:54:50 +0000

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.

Fencing Class Resumes On Tuesday, January 4, 2011

reggiefairchild — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:55:02 +0000

The 5:30 and 6:30 PM classes at the Darby Building will start meeting again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4th.

In-House Fencing Tournament Saturday December 18th

reggiefairchild — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:04:17 +0000

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)

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

Ages 11-12 -13 beginners

11:00:00

2:00:00

Ages 12-13 experienced fencers

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

3 East of the Cooper Fencers Qualify for the Junior Olympics

reggiefairchild — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:53:27 +0000

Congratulations are in order for

Whitney Martin
Leotie Hakkila
Emily Fairchild

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.

Saturday Fencing Schedule Update; No Fencing this Saturday

reggiefairchild — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:45:13 +0000

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.