The local high school hosted its first ever Great Lakes H.S. Fencing Conference event. It was a big deal for us because we are a newer member to the conference having only been granted member status last season. They gave us the opportunity to have a medium size tournament (under 200 fencers) and yesterday was the day.
Had 137 kids from about 100 mile radius attend.
My little Saber Co-Captain picked up an 8th place medal in the Girls Saber. I figured she had a pretty good chance at the medals. One of my boys, who I thought had an OUSIDE chance of being in the "top 8" surprised everyone, especially his competition when he took the 3rd place/Bronze medal in Boys Saber. He did an amazing job and nearly defeated the boy who ended up winning the event.
No medals in Boys Foil. But we picked up 2 medals in Girls Foil with our other co-Captain picking up a 3rd place Bronze medal and one of her squadmates taking the 6th spot.
The tournament went very smoothly, I heard no real complaints. The facility was ready when the teams showed up, we had plenty of room for everyone. I think we put on a great show and I hope we get awarded a major event for next year (300 to 400 fencers).
2 thrilled coaches and 4 medal winners!
Had 137 kids from about 100 mile radius attend.
My little Saber Co-Captain picked up an 8th place medal in the Girls Saber. I figured she had a pretty good chance at the medals. One of my boys, who I thought had an OUSIDE chance of being in the "top 8" surprised everyone, especially his competition when he took the 3rd place/Bronze medal in Boys Saber. He did an amazing job and nearly defeated the boy who ended up winning the event.
No medals in Boys Foil. But we picked up 2 medals in Girls Foil with our other co-Captain picking up a 3rd place Bronze medal and one of her squadmates taking the 6th spot.
The tournament went very smoothly, I heard no real complaints. The facility was ready when the teams showed up, we had plenty of room for everyone. I think we put on a great show and I hope we get awarded a major event for next year (300 to 400 fencers).
2 thrilled coaches and 4 medal winners!