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06/02/2010  News and Announcements

 "Congratulations to Travis Tibbitts who earned his 'B' rating in sabre at the SLO Open. Travis started fencing with me four years ago, and this is a great achievement in such a short amount of time. Continued success and good luck at US Summer Nationals!"  - Michael D'Asaro

 

Congratulations to Robby, who auditioned and was selected as the guitarist for the La Colina Junior High School Jazz Band!


Congratulations to everyone who has qualified for Nationals in Atlanta!


Maddy has qualified for Y14 Women's sabre.
Andy has qualified for Cadet men's sabre.

Travis has qualified for Div 1A, Div 2, Senior Team, and Junior men's sabre,
Amir Mohaymen Rahimi has qualified for Senior Team sabre.

Michael D'Asaro has qualified for Senior Team sabre.

 

 

For complete results for the past month, visit the Results page.
 


 SBFA Fencers Named as USFA Academic All-Americans!

 
 Congratulations to Andy Granatelli (Dos Pueblos High School) and Travis Tibbitts (San Marcos High School) for being named to the 2010 US Fencing All Academic Team.  Both fencers achieved GPAs of 3.85 or higher to be honored at the highest level as First Team members.  The teams were announced at a ceremony during the Junior Olympics, and honorees were given a certificate and pin to recognize their extraordinary academic and athletic achievements.
  


Competition Gear

The Competition Information page has been revised to contain a printable checklist of the equipment needed for a fencing tournament.  It is easy to forget an important piece of clothing or equipment that is required for competition, so double-check your fencing bag before you leave.  The extra time is well-spent to avoid the disappointment of being turned away from a tournament after a 2 hour drive.

Please note that Notre Dame School does not allow parking behind the school until around 5pm, especially when there are children on the playground or field.  To avoid the meter maids on the street, please be sure to park legally, with awareness of the 3 minute loading zone in the front of the school.  There are 75 minute zones on Anacapa Street, and the church parking lot is always available for extended stays (enter from Sola or State Street at the funeral home).