D’Artagnan Series Crowns the Winners

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The last event of the 2023-24 D’Artagnan Series for Novice fencers took place in our Cambridge location this past Sunday.

Our young fencers ages 8-12 have battled in a fierce, last chance to accumulate the necessary points to win the trophy.

Beside being the first club to offer a free class for everyone, Olympia Fencing Center is the first club in the US to hold an event series for the kids new to fencing, and introduce them to the competitive world.

Anyone is welcome to participate, as soon as they start their fencing journey.
Novice fencing competitions are a vital step in the journey of a fencer. They provide a foundational experience that combines learning, competition, and enjoyment, setting the stage for future success in the sport.
No fencing experience is required, and all equipment is provided.

The competition simulates a real-life event and runs using the Fencing Time software, the same one used for national events. A rolling points system is established by ages and gender. The winner of the series, one boy and one girl in each age group, is crowned as the season’s D’Artagnan, or “D’Artagnette”.

Here are the winners and trophy holders of the 2023-2024 series

Y8 Women’s Epee Series Winner: Caila Youn Y8 Men’s Epee Series Winner: Bryce Bacon
(runner up Gloria Crawford) (runner up Iurii Loginov)

Y12 Men’s Epee Series Winner: Luke Tang Y12 Women’s Epee Series Winner: Emily Youn
(runner up Nolan Li) (runner up Ivy Rodriguez)

Y14 Men’s Epee Series Winner: Nathaniel Bennett Y14 Women’s Epee Series Winner: Agatha Adams
(runner up Daniel Mann (runner up Emily Youn)

These are some of the benefits of Fencing Competitions

Skill Development: These competitions emphasize learning and practicing fundamental fencing techniques.
Experience Gaining: They offer a platform for beginners to understand the dynamics of a real competition.
Sportsmanship and Camaraderie: Competitions encourage new fencers to interact, share experiences, and develop a sense of community.
Confidence Building: Participation helps novices build confidence and overcome the initial apprehension of competing.
Practical Experience: Fencers get a firsthand experience of the competitive environment, which is invaluable for their growth in the sport.
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses: Real-time competition allows fencers and their coaches to identify areas that need improvement.
Motivation and Goal Setting: Success and feedback from these competitions help in setting future goals and motivate continuous improvement.
Networking and Friendships: Novice competitions are a great way for beginners to meet peers who share their interest in fencing.