Wisconsin Fencing Academy has two USFA rated epee referees!
Congratulations to Richard Struk andKaren Voelz!
Both recently passed the rigorous written and practical epee exams required by the United States Fencing Association (USFA) to become "rated" referees. To ensure accuracy and quality of events, Wisconsin Fencing Academy makes every effort to use only USFA rated referees at it's tournaments. Having two members who are now USFA "rated referees", promotes the commitment WFA has to providing quality fencing tournaments and opportunities for it's members and guests!
Congratulations Richard and Karen!
WELCOME to the WISCONSIN FENCING ACADEMY Website!
Heartland Circuit Trophy Winner!
Wisconsin Fencing Academy member, Karen Voelz, with the Heartland Circuit Trophy. Karen was awarded the trophy for attaining the highest point standing in Women's Epee for the 2008-2009 season.
New Classes forming
Do you want to get a good workout, have fun and learn a new sport? Classes are now forming. Interested parties should mail in the registration form and indicate their session preference. Classes will be held on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM.
If you would prefer a daytime class, please indicate that on your registration form. While we cannot guarantee that a daytime class will be offered, it's a possibility if there's sufficient interest. We will contact you if we meet the minimum student requirement for a daytime class.
Sessions last 8 weeks. Cost is $120 which includes instruction, rental of uniform and equipment, and a Wisconsin Fencing Academy T-shirt!
For more details or questions, please contact Karen at 262-751-5284.
The WFA Father's Day Cup, the final and largest tournament of the 2009-2010 season, was a huge success and lots of fun! In addition to trophy cups for the top finishers, each "fencing Father" went home with a door prize of their choice!
Members participating in this event included:
Mixed Epee
Ilsa Block
Mary Kostroski
Barbara Palecek
Mixed Foil
Thomas Brewinski -Bronze medalist and earned his C2010 rating! Congrats Tomek!
Lorena Drahonovsky
Mark McCullough
John Roberts
Rory Tikalsky
Steve Tikalsky
Mixed Saber
Barbara Palecek
Mark McCullough
We're already making plans for the 2010-2011 season. As soon as the details are finalized, we'll post the Events on this site and on AskFred.net. Check both frequently! See you next season!!!
Three Academy Members participated in this, the final of six, Heartland Circuit Events. They include:
Mixed Epee
Barbara Palecek
Richard Struk
Karen Voelz
Women's Epee
Barbara Palecek -Bronze medalist!
Karen Voelz - Bronze medalist!
The annual HEARTLAND CIRCUIT consists of six different tournaments held throughout the Midwest. Each competitor earns points based on their placement in each tournament. At the end of the year, prizes are awarded to the top "Points Finishers." This year, Karen Voelz, secured the 2nd Place spot!
Congratulations! We're already looking forward to next year's Circuit!
Results are in! WFA members bring home more medals and another new rating!
Three members traveled to the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" to compete in the annual Minnesota Open held last month. Medals, in this two day tournament, were awarded to the top 8 finishers in each event. Participating members included:
Mixed Epee
Barbara Palecek
Richard Struk
Karen Voelz
Mixed Foil
Richard Struk - Bronze medalist AND earned a C2010 rating!
Women's Epee
Barbar Palecek - 7th place medal!
Karen Voelz - Silver medalist!
Vet Combined Mixed Epee
Barbara Palecek - 5th place medal!
Vet Combined Mixed Foil
Barbara Palecek - Bronze medalist!
The medal count continues to grow for the 2009-2010 season!
