Tournament stuff: last weekend, getting Jorge to Nationals, and qualifiers
Summer National Qualifiers on a weeknight?
For those aiming to compete at the Summer Nationals in Portland, OR June 27–July 6, we’ve got some conflicts with the planned qualifier events on the weekend.
Would you be willing to participate on a weekday night, 6:30 or after? The events are likely to be short.
Send Jack an email or talk to him with your thoughts.
GoFundMe for Coach Jorge
We’re running a GoFundMe to help Coach Jorge get to Summer Nationals to provide coaching at the tournament — any amount helps, contribute here.
March Tournament Results
A great day of competitions at last Saturday’s tournament with several fencers from out of town:
1: Derik Nusz, ACFA, earned C2026
2: Mark Kramer, Duke City
3: Novan Gray, NMFF, earned D2026
3: Charlie Wolcott, SHSBFT
1: Adrian Seshadri,NMFF
2: Amelia Chenier, NMFF
3: Alex Fregger, ACFA
3: Michael Moore, ACFA
1: Ri Jin, Duke City
2: B Jackson Sternberg, NMFF
3: Saroja Hoffmann, NMFF
3: Paloma Tapia NMFF
Registration open for 2026 Summer Camps
We’ve opened registration for this summer’s beginner 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!
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: June 15–19; July 13–17; and July 27–31
Times: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: 1306 Clark Road, Santa Fe
Cost: $300/week (10% sibling discount).
Register at www.gomotionapp.com/team/nmff/page/class-registration?subProgId=68735.
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 updated the calendar of national tournaments for 2025–2026, including 2026 Summer National in Portland, Oregon.
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