Parents meeting, tournaments, and training in Amarillo
Parents meeting in August
Coach Jorge is looking to have a meeting for parents and fencers who will be competing for the 2026–27 season.
We’re planning on a Thursday at the end of class; please vote below and add a comment or send an email if you have thoughts about an alternate time:
When is a good date for a parents meeting?
Back to School Bash Saturday, August 1
NMFF will have a table at the Back to School Bash at Swan Park on Saturday, August 1, 2:00–5:00. “This high-energy event will highlight positive, healthy activities for kids, including soccer, basketball, painting, and more — all designed to encourage creativity, movement, and community engagement.”
We would love to have your student help us demonstrate what fencing is all about for the event or a portion of it. If they’re able to participate, call Coach Jack at 505-660-2440, he will be coordinating scheduling for the event.
July NMFF Tournament
Santa Fe July Jabber
Saturday, July 25
Mixed Epee 10:00am
D & Under (Div 3) Mixed Epee 1:00pm
Y14 Mixed Epee 1:30pm
» Register at AskFRED
August tournament in Amarillo
Amarillo Competitive Fencing Association starts the season off on Saturday, August 22 — their fencers have participated in our tournaments.
AFCA Season Kick-Off ’26
Saturday, August 22
Virgil Henson Activities Center
2620 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX
D & Under (Div III) Senior Mixed 10:00am
Senior Mixed Epee 1:00pm
» Register at AskFRED
Training in Amarillo August 15–16
Margaret R. De Long, Head Coach of Salle De Long Fencing in Amarillo, sent us an invitation to a Foil and Epee Pre-Season Training August 15 and 16.
They currently have seven competitive epee fencers who would greatly benefit from training with athletes from outside their area.
Detailed information regarding the schedule and registration is at the AskFred event page.
You can email her with any additional questions.
Join us early for Thursday open bouting
We’re encouraging our students and more experienced fencers to fence each other, so feel free to stop by earlier than 6:00 for open bouting. For a few weeks this summer, we’ve also got some fencers returning from college and beyond.
Is your USA Fencing membership current?
A reminder that our club’s insurance requires that all fencers be USA Fencing members.
Early membership renewals for the 2026–27 USA Fencing season are open now, and you can lock in 2025–26 rates if you register before August 1 — manage your membership here.
USA Fencing National Calendar
USA Fencing has the calendar of national tournaments for 2026–2027, including the Junior Olympics in Oklahoma City at the beginning of January and next Summer Nationals in Salt Lake City.
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