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Group Beginner Fencing Classes

En Guarde!
 
The next Group Beginner Fencing class for both Youth and Adults, is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 13th. The class will run from 6:00-7:30 PM for six consecutive weeks. Classes include instruction from the Owner/Coach and Club Assistant; rental of mask, jacket, glove and weapon; and a WFA T-shirt! Cost for the session is $120 and is filled on a first come/first serve basis.
 
If you are interested in attending, please download, complete and mail in the Registration Form.
 
Please note! A minimum of 10 students is needed to hold a session.
 
Contact Karen via e-mail.or phone (262-224-5953) with any questions on the upcoming class.
 
For those interested, Individual lessons are also available.
 
See you on the piste!
 

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Wisconsin Fencing Academy has two USFA rated epee referees!

Congratulations to Richard Struk and Karen Zolna!
 
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!
 
 

Fencing News from Around the World!

 
 
Richard competes in Zakopane Poland!
 
During the first weekend of April 2011,  Richard Struk (owner and Coach of WFA) competed in the Veterans Fencing Tournament held in Zakopane, Poland. This tournament is one of 6 Veterans Fencing Cups organized each season. This Cup brings together fencers from Poland, the Ukraine, and Slowakia. From a field of 64 registered, 58 "showed" to fence for the "Zakopianska Ciupage" (the Zakopane Hatchet). Richard competed in his favorite weapon, Sabre, finishing  4th in the "Open" and 2nd in "Categorie 2."
 
Congratulations Richard!
 
 
~More International Fencing News!~
 
 
WFA Owner/Coach Richard Struk competed in several International tournaments in 2010. He began with a 13th-place Veterans Sabre finish in the World Veterans Fencing Championships, held in Porec, Croatia from September 29th-October 3rd, 2010.
 
Richard then travelled to Gdansk, Poland to compete in the Baltic Masters Cup.  He swept Veterans Sabre (Catergory II) with a first-place finish and earned a Bronze medal in the Open. He also earned two Bronze medals in the Team Competitions; one each in Team Foil and Team Saber.
 
Congratulations Richard! We're all proud of you!
 

Heartland Circuit Trophy Winner!

 
Wisconsin Fencing Academy member, Karen Zolna, 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.
 
 
 
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WFA C and Under

4/15/12
Waukesha, WI
 
Four members bring home more medals!
 
The successful fencing season for our club members continues! Members participating included:
 
Mixed Epee
     Brandon Kotlowski - Bronze medalist!
     Barbara Palecek
     Alec Stuart
     Joe Tovarek
     Justin Vavra
 
Mixed Foil
     Annemarie Duchow
     Barbara Palecek
     John Roberts
     Alex Stuart
     Joe Tovarek
     Justin Vavra - Bronze medalist!
 
Mixed Saber
     Zamir Johl - Bronze medalist!
     Barbara Palecek
     Joe Tovarek - Bronze medalist!
 
 
    
Complete results

WFA D and Under

3/11/12
Waukesha, WI
 
The medal count continues to grow for WFA!
 
Unseasonably warm temps, a great turnout, and medals for two club members were highlights at this recent tournament! Members participating included:
 
Mixed Epee
     Brandon Kotlowski - Bronze medalist!
     Barbara Palecek
     Alec Stuart - Silver medalist!
 
Mixed Foil
     Brandon Kotlowski
     Barbara Palecek
     John Roberts
     Alec Stuart
 
Mixed Saber
     Zamir Johl
     Mark McCullough
     Neal Mathes
     Barb Palecek
 
Congrats to our medalists!
 
Our next tournament is the WFA C and Under scheduled for April 15th! Come to fence! Come to see what fencing is all about!
 
 
Complete results

WFA E and Under

2/12/2012
Waukesha, WI
 
More medals and new ratings for 2 club members!
 
Another successful tournament! Many new and old "fencing friends" attended. Club members participating included:
 
Mixed Epee
     Brandon Kotlowski - GOLD medalist AND a D2012 rating!
     Mark McCullough
     Zachary McCullough
     Barb Palecek
     John Roberts
     Alec Stuart - BRONZE medalist! AND an E2012 rating!
 
Mixed Foil
     John Roberts
     Alec Stuart
 
Mixed Saber
     Zamir Johl
     Mark McCullough
     Barb Palecek
 
Nice job club members! We'll see you at the WFA D and Under scheduled for March 11th!
Complete results

WFA C and Under

12/04/11
Waukesha, WI
 
Four medals earned at this event!
 
Those participating and earning medals were:
 
Mixed Epee
     Brandon Kotlowski - Bronze medalist!
     Barb Palecek
 
Mixed Foil
     Justin Vavra - Silver medalist!
     Barb Palecek
 
Mixed Saber
     Zamir Johl - Bronze medalist!
     Neal Mathes - Bronze medalist!
     Barb Palecek
Complete results

WFA Swords and Snowflakes Open

01/08/12
Waukesha, WI
 
A gold medal and an E2012 rating was earned by Justin Vavra in the Mixed Foil event!  Congratulations Justin!
 
WFA member, Barb Palecek also participated, fencing in both the Mixed Epee and Mixed Foil events!
Complete results
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