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A new generation of fencers ages 9-12  is rising at Olympia this season!
Over forty fencers have been promoted to our Youth Competitive program, and they have already taken on the competitive stage with great results in our region, while 95% have already qualified to represent their club at the 2025 Summer Nationals.

Introducing the one-of-a-kind Mentorship Program

Starting in March 2025, the young fencers have been introduced to a new program that will give them an unparalleled preview to the competitive world of fencing through the eyes of those more experienced, older fencers.

Our fencing mentoring program is a structured initiative designed to help fencers improve their skills, gain strategic insights, and develop sportsmanship through guidance from more experienced fencers or coaches.

Key Components of a Fencing Mentoring Program

1. Mentor-Mentee Pairing

   • Experienced fencers (mentors) are matched with less experienced fencers (mentees) to help them set goals, make a plan, and record their progress through the season.
   • The mentors and mentees will meet after each competition to discuss the diverse situations and find solutions.

2. Strategic and Tactical Growth

   • The mentors will describe what helped them during their journey to gain confidence and improve decision-making.
   • Understanding different fencing styles and adapting to opponents.
   • Learning how to manage competition nerves and mental preparation.

3. Competition Readiness

   • Tips on tournament preparation, from warm-ups to bout strategies.
   • Help with reading and adapting to referees’ calls.
   • Setting performance goals and tracking progress.

4. Sportsmanship & Fencing Community Involvement

   • Learning the etiquette and traditions of fencing.
   • Encouraging leadership skills and teamwork within the club.
   • Building relationships within different classes and fencing levels to empower and build confidence.

5. Career & Long-Term Development

   • Advise on progressing from local to national and international competitions.
   • Guidance on expectations for the future, from entering the national rolling points to collegiate fencing.
   • Assurance that, beyond titles and medals, not everyone can be a fencing champion, but nevertheless, fencing will help build character, personal traits, and a strong foundation for adulthood.