A New Season

The 2015-1016 fencing season has begun. Noah's first event was a referee observation tournament in Newberry. Noah fenced the Senior Foil competition. This was his first-ever adult tournament. Now that he is 13, he can fence in several adult fencing events. Noah is looking forward to the challenge!

Noah won two pool bouts, and lost two, earning the number 9 seed. He lost his first DE bout, 11-15, to the number 8 seeded fencer. This guy was an E-rated fencer who placed sixth in this competition to earn a D rating. Noah wasn't pleased that he lost, but this was a nearby event run to help young referees practice and be observed. Not bad for a first-of-the-season event.

Noah's second competition this fall was the Atlanta Fencing Classic SYC. This was a big event. He fenced Y14 and Cadet foil events. The Y14 competition included 44 fencers, several of whom were highly rated. Noah struggled in the pools as he faced these guys, winning two and losing three bouts. He earned the 26 seed going into the next round of competition. He won his first DE against the 39th seed, 15-5. He then faced the number seven seed in a tough match, losing 10-15.

In the Cadet Foil event, Noah would fence much larger opponents. He won two of his six pool bouts.  Lots of good fencing, but a tough result.  Entering the DEs, he was the 22nd seed. Outmatched by the number 11 seed, Noah succumbed 1-15. 

His results in Atlanta did not earn him national points or qualify him for the summer nationals, but hopefully he learned a few things about himself and had a pretty good time doing it. He does not regret his losses.  

On to face the rest of the season!!