Albuturkey Saturday

Albuturkey
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Menaul School Fencing Gym
301 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
Cadet Mixed Epee 8:30am
Y10 Mixed Epee 10:00am
Y14 Mixed Epee 11:30am
Senior Mixed Epee 1:30pm
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Schedule around the holidays

Next Wednesday, November 26 (the day before Thanksgiving), will be open for the Beginner class if there is interest — talk to Bram at the club or send an email.

We’re closed for classes on Thanksgiving Day, November 27.

The club shuts down for lessons and bouting the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.

There will be no classes Tuesday, December 23; Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; Tuesday, December 30; Wednesday, December 31; and Thursday, January 1. We start up the year again with open bouting on Saturday, January 4.

While the club is closed, fencers with access to the club may be around and ready to fence, so reach out if you’re interested.

Coach Jorge will be away Friday, December 19–Wednesday, January 14. Students he is coaching will be getting instructions on how to train and possibly checking in via video.

Upcoming NMFF tournaments

Santa Fe Rudolph Rumble V
Mixed Epee 10:00am
D & Under (Div 3) Mixed Epee 1:00pm
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Even if you’re not fencing, you’re welcome to stop by and see how a tournament runs.

Referee clinic?

Interested in learning how to ref? Talk to Jack or Dan. If there’s enough interest between NMFF and Duke City, we’ll be able to bring in Mark Stasinos to lead a clinic.

Is your USA Fencing membership current?

A reminder that our club’s insurance requires that all fencers be USA Fencing members.

Membership renewals for the 2025–26 USA Fencing season are open now — manage your membership here.

USA Fencing National Calendar

USA Fencing has posted the calendar of national tournaments scheduled so far for 2025–2026, including next year’s Summer National in Portland, Oregon.

Equipment recommendations from German Fencing Gear

Jens and Leticia of German Fencing Gear put together a guide with some recommendations for fencing gear — shown in that graphic above, download a PDF here.

You can also browse their site and choose your gear there. If you have any questions about sizing or anything else, or want other recommendations, send Jens an email.

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