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What's Happening
The USFA Wisconsin Divisional meeting was held on June 27, 2009. Thank you to the club members who attended this lengthy meeting (almost 5 hours) and to those who signed their proxy forms. It was a productive meeting and we anticipate seeing some positive changes for the 2009-2010 fencing season. Congratulations to the WFA members who were elected to positions on the board: Ginny Weimer-Secretary, Lori Drahonovsky-Executive Committee and Karen Voelz-Treasurer.
Do you want to get a good workout, have fun and learn a new sport? Classes are now forming for summer sessions. 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 is a definite possibility if there is sufficient interest. We will contact you if we meet the minimum student requirement for a daytime class.
To all fencers (WFA club members or not): If you wish for WFA to resume hosting tournaments, please share your thoughts with the USFA Wisconsin Division Chairman: Mike Garrison.
If you are interested in participating in a beginner class, please complete the Registration Form and mail it in. Classes are typically held from 7:00-8:30 on Monday evenings. Sessions last for 8 weeks and cost $96. First come, first served! Individual lessons are also available.
For detail as to when the next session will begin, please contact Karen at KarenV@wifencingacademy.com or at 262-751-5284.
Attention Club Members: Group practices are held at the Montessori School in Waukesha where there are regulation-sized fencing strips. The address is 2600 Summit Avenue. Map and Directions
Medal Counts (2008/09)
| Weapon | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
 Foil |
1 | 0 | 4 |
 Saber |
0 | 0 | 0 |
 Epee |
3 | 3 | 6 |
Send your competition results, highlights and pictures to the webmaster for posting.
WFA Father's Day Cup
Waukesha, WI 6/20/09
The fencing fathers were recognized, fun was had by all, and eleven WFA club members competed in one or more of the events. Two members fenced in their very first tournament - Mark McCullough and Ilsa Block. Bishara Korkor, on summer break from Ohio State, won the mixed epee event while Karen Voelz took the bronze.
Complete Results
Check it out!! Karen Voelz and Laura Scholten are at the top of the leader board for earning fencing points in women's epee in the 2008-2009 Heartland Circuit series. At the close of the series, prize gift certificates are awarded by place in each category.
MCFC Open & Youth Epee Save the Bees Fundraiser
Glenview, IL 5/31/09
Way to go, Joe! Joe Tovarek took the bronze AND earned his C rating in epee! Also competing and representing the club were Richard Struk, Barb Palecek, Karen Voelz, and Lori Drahonovsky.
Complete Results
10th European Veteran's Fencing Individual Championships
Hungary, Europe 5/18 - 5/24/09
Richard Struk competed in this international tournament in epee, foil and saber!
University of Chicago Don Randel Club Open
Chicago, IL 5/16/09
Karen Voelz came so close to claiming the gold medal in Women's Epee, but had to settle for the silver! Please ask her about the scoring of the final bout. Lori Drahonovsky, Annemarie Duchow, and Tara Tovarek also fenced in Women's Epee. Joe Tovarek (top ten finish), Karen, and Annemarie competed in the Mixed Epee event.
Complete Results
2009 IFC Dominick Epee Challenge
Prospect, IL 4/26/09
Karen Voelz was a bronze medalist in the Senior Women's Epee competition. Congratulations! This tournament also featured three other WFA epee fencers: Lori Drahonovsky, Richard Struk and Joe Tovarek.
Complete Results
Minnesota Open 2009
Roseville, MN 3/14 - 3/15/09
Richard Struk had a top 8 finish in Mixed Foil, Karen Voelz took the gold in Women's Epee and Barb Palecek snared the bronze in the same event! The trio of WFA fencers also competed in other events at this 2-day tournament.
Complete Results
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