We’re picking up Prep’s gear this Friday — help!

Santa Fe Prep is officially ending their fencing program — and will be donating all their gear to us.

It’s a lot! Seven or eight floor boxes, large scoring boxes mounted to rolling carts, plus bunches of masks and uniforms. We already have a bunch of their weapons, but there may be more.

The plan is to pick it all up Friday afternoon at Santa Fe Prep. If you’re available to help — and especially if you’ve got some kind of big truck — call Jack at ‭(505) 660-2440‬, he’s coordinating all this, or send an email and we’ll get you connected.

Check your gear for buzz boxes

Please look in your bags and lockers for any buzz boxes you may have — we’re still missing a lot and trying to track them down.

Upcoming NMFF Tournaments

Santa Fe July Jostler
Saturday,July 19
Mixed Epee 10:00am
Y14 Mixed Epee 1:00pm
E & Under Mixed Epee 1:00pm
» Register at AskFRED

Even if you’re not fencing, you’re welcome to stop by and see how a tournament runs.

Registration still open for July and August 2025 Summer Camps

Registration is open for this year’s summer fencing camps. They’re a fast-paced, fun introduction to the sport — maybe you know some kids who want to try fencing?

Please pass along this information — we also have some handouts on the low wall, feel free to take and distribute.

New Mexico Fencing Foundation is offering day camps for ages 8–13 with or without previous experience. Learn the fundamentals of Olympic fencing from nationally certified fencing coaches, including footwork, bladework, safety, and competitions. Camp attendance is limited to 12. All special equipment will be provided.

Sessions: July 14–18 and July 28–August 1
Times: 10:00am–1:00pm
Location: 1306 Clark Road, Santa Fe
Cost: $300/week (10% sibling discount).
Register at www.gomotionapp.com/team/nmff/page/class-registration.

USA Fencing membership renewals open June 1

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

Starting June 1, membership renewals for the 2025–26 USA Fencing season will open — conveniently aligned with the regional events registration date.

Manage your membership here.

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.

Please ensure your USA Fencing membership is current

Please make sure that your membership at usafencing.org is current — the club’s insurance requires that every fencer is a USA Fencing member, all that’s required is an Access Membership to fence at the club and at club competitions.

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