More International Fencing for Kopecky

Lydia Kopecky traveled to her second Cadet World Cup this year, in Bonn, Germany. All fencers must be approved by their national federations to go to the World Cups, and the competition is intense. (Plus, I am told, there are some very definite differences in the styles of fencing practiced in different countries.) Lydia did great, besting half the field! More great things to come!

Salem Earns His "C"

At the Chicago Lakeshore Fencers Open, Nabil Salem (Gold Team) placed 2d and earned his "C" rating. Congratulations Nabil!

NAC D - Lydia Kopecky 14th in Div. 1

Lydia Kopecky continued a great run, reaching 14th place in Division 1 -- the USFA Senior Division. Lydia is the first Windy City fencer to win Division 1 points and will be invited to the Division 1 championships in April!

On the mens side, Mike Zook and Kevin Shapiro competed in both Juniors and Div. 1.

New Hampshire Super Youth

The first Super Youth of the season is in Durham, New Hampshire. A good turnout of 7 Windy City fencers.

In Mens epee, Harrison MacRae was 2d in Y12, and Dante LaVia was 7th. Two medals!

In Womens epee, Samantha Perry was 8th in Y14. In Y12, Mason Speta was 5th, and Perry was 6th. Sam earned her "E" rating. Congrats, Sam!

Congratulations to all!

Windy City Nearly Sweeps Epee at Chicago RYC

Windy City fencers came out in force for the Chicago Regional Youth Circuit tournament, hosted by the Chicago Lakeshore Fencers club. Twenty-two (22!) total Windy City fencers competed, with all Y10 and Y12 fencers qualifying for the US Fencing Association Summer Nationals! Arpad Neale won the Y10; Dante LaVia won both the Y12 and Y14. Thomas Donnell was 2d in Y14. And third place finishes were earned by Khan Delin and Harrison Rogers in Y10, by Mason Speta and Lane Lubell in Y12, and by Mason Speta in Y14.