We are excited to announce some changes to the coaching staff for next year. I have been coaching at SPA for 14 years and have really enjoyed my time coaching. Now that our family has doubled in size in the past year we find that we are unable to give you, as SPA fencers all of the time and attention that we have given you in the past and that you deserve. We can not say who will be coaching next year, since that is still undecided, but Bob Prifrel will still be a coach and Bob and I will be mentoring the new coaches, you just won't see us everyday. We will still run the SPA Invite and we are hosting States next year. We are excited to see the legacy of SPA Fencing move on to new leadership and have many happy memories of SPA fencing.
Thank you - Bob and Jenni
Monday, February 22, 2010
Don't Forget
Equipment turn in is this Wednesday, the 24th at 3:00 at the cage, where you got your equipment. Please make sure everything is clean and dry. Wash it today in cold water and use a low dryer. Do NOT wash the lames.
We will see you at the banquet on March 2nd at 5:30 in the Dining Hall.
We will see you at the banquet on March 2nd at 5:30 in the Dining Hall.
Results from States
MF
12 - Peter
13 - Alec
14 - Jonny
15 - Phillip
MS
11 - Harrison
15 - Eddie
20 - Nat
21 - Max
ME
13 - Francesco
?? - Henry - Sorry I somehow forgot to write down your place - and it's not posted on fred yet, but you are in between 13 and 31st
31 - Charlie
21 - Phillip
33 - Jordan
WF
2 - Emma Johnson Rivard - All State
8 - Michaela - All State Honorable Mention
9 - Emma White
12 - Laura
WS
9 - Grace
11 - Nathalie
14 - Hannah
15 - Mikayla
WE
2 - Marie - All State
3 - Claire - All State
13 - Cynthia
18 - Mary
Team Results
MF - 3rd
WF - 2nd
MS - 2nd T
WS 4th
ME - 5th
WE - State Champions
Men's Team - 3rd
Women's Team - 3rd
Overall - 3rd
12 - Peter
13 - Alec
14 - Jonny
15 - Phillip
MS
11 - Harrison
15 - Eddie
20 - Nat
21 - Max
ME
13 - Francesco
?? - Henry - Sorry I somehow forgot to write down your place - and it's not posted on fred yet, but you are in between 13 and 31st
31 - Charlie
21 - Phillip
33 - Jordan
WF
2 - Emma Johnson Rivard - All State
8 - Michaela - All State Honorable Mention
9 - Emma White
12 - Laura
WS
9 - Grace
11 - Nathalie
14 - Hannah
15 - Mikayla
WE
2 - Marie - All State
3 - Claire - All State
13 - Cynthia
18 - Mary
Team Results
MF - 3rd
WF - 2nd
MS - 2nd T
WS 4th
ME - 5th
WE - State Champions
Men's Team - 3rd
Women's Team - 3rd
Overall - 3rd
Thursday, February 18, 2010
SSM and Sword Play
Shattuck Results
MF V 8-1
MS V 7-2
They forfeited the rest of the squads so we won overall 6-0
Sword Play Results
ME V 6-3
MF V 7-2
WF D 4-5
They forfeited the rest of the squads so we won overall 5-1
Today is the last practice. Don't forget to RSVP and pay for the Banquet by Sunday.
See you on Sunday for States.
MF V 8-1
MS V 7-2
They forfeited the rest of the squads so we won overall 6-0
Sword Play Results
ME V 6-3
MF V 7-2
WF D 4-5
They forfeited the rest of the squads so we won overall 5-1
Today is the last practice. Don't forget to RSVP and pay for the Banquet by Sunday.
See you on Sunday for States.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Last Week of Practice
Wed., 2-17-10, Shattuck/Sword Play Meet at 4:30 in the Dining Hall.
Drinks and Snacks provided by Wilhelm- Wolfs and SIlicianos.
Thank you to everyone who registered for States by the deadline. I will have paid for your entry fee. Make sure you are at Roseville Area High School at least 30 minutes before your start time. You are expected to stay the entire day and attend the awards ceremonies. We don't have practice on Friday so you can get ahead on your school work and be prepared to stay the entire day.
Drinks for states are provided by Wilhelm-Wolfs and Lutzs. We have no one signed up for treats. I suggest you plan on bringing some food to carry you through the day.
Don't forget to rsvp for the team banquet. Thank you to those who have already let me know and paid! All money is due by the end of States on the 22nd. The banquet is at 5:30 on March 2nd in the Dining Hall, it is $15 per person, checks payable to Jenni Blat.
Please email me your votes for MIP in your squad by the 18th. I also need to know if you are in 9-11 grade and do NOT wish to be captain by the 18th as well so I can make up the ballots for states.
If you are in 9-11 grade this year you are eligible to be a captain next year, depending on how the votes round out will determine the number of captains, we've had from 2-6 captains depending on the year.
Captains are leaders and role models for the rest of the team.
Captains are required to attend at least 4 practices a week, no exceptions, even if you are fencing at a club.
Captains must attend all meets and parent's day (they only exception is if the SPA Invite conflicts with a NAC and you are attending the NAC).
Captains must stay the entire team meet to support the team, no excuses.
Captains are responsible for ordering team gear.
Captains are responsible for maintaning the bulletin board downstairs.
Captains are responsible for checking over the practice site at the end of practice and making sure that the electric equipment is away and gathering any gear that has been left.
As always an illness is a valid excuse. Homework, and other school events are not valid excuses.
Being a captain is a lot of extra work, time and responsibilty, if you choose not to be a captain because you know that you can't commit to the job please email me so I can take your name off of the ballot.
It is better for the team for you email me bow out now that to say that you are willing and then let the team down next year.
All equipment MUST be returned clean and dry at 3:00 on Wednesday, the 24th. We will meet by the cage. It is incredibly hard for us to make it back to SPA to get your gear if you choose not to return it on time. You will be billed $50 if we need to make an extra trip to get your gear. It's not hard to wash it and get it to us. You will also be billed for any missing equipment. Thank you in advance for your help!
Drinks and Snacks provided by Wilhelm- Wolfs and SIlicianos.
Thank you to everyone who registered for States by the deadline. I will have paid for your entry fee. Make sure you are at Roseville Area High School at least 30 minutes before your start time. You are expected to stay the entire day and attend the awards ceremonies. We don't have practice on Friday so you can get ahead on your school work and be prepared to stay the entire day.
Drinks for states are provided by Wilhelm-Wolfs and Lutzs. We have no one signed up for treats. I suggest you plan on bringing some food to carry you through the day.
Don't forget to rsvp for the team banquet. Thank you to those who have already let me know and paid! All money is due by the end of States on the 22nd. The banquet is at 5:30 on March 2nd in the Dining Hall, it is $15 per person, checks payable to Jenni Blat.
Please email me your votes for MIP in your squad by the 18th. I also need to know if you are in 9-11 grade and do NOT wish to be captain by the 18th as well so I can make up the ballots for states.
If you are in 9-11 grade this year you are eligible to be a captain next year, depending on how the votes round out will determine the number of captains, we've had from 2-6 captains depending on the year.
Captains are leaders and role models for the rest of the team.
Captains are required to attend at least 4 practices a week, no exceptions, even if you are fencing at a club.
Captains must attend all meets and parent's day (they only exception is if the SPA Invite conflicts with a NAC and you are attending the NAC).
Captains must stay the entire team meet to support the team, no excuses.
Captains are responsible for ordering team gear.
Captains are responsible for maintaning the bulletin board downstairs.
Captains are responsible for checking over the practice site at the end of practice and making sure that the electric equipment is away and gathering any gear that has been left.
As always an illness is a valid excuse. Homework, and other school events are not valid excuses.
Being a captain is a lot of extra work, time and responsibilty, if you choose not to be a captain because you know that you can't commit to the job please email me so I can take your name off of the ballot.
It is better for the team for you email me bow out now that to say that you are willing and then let the team down next year.
All equipment MUST be returned clean and dry at 3:00 on Wednesday, the 24th. We will meet by the cage. It is incredibly hard for us to make it back to SPA to get your gear if you choose not to return it on time. You will be billed $50 if we need to make an extra trip to get your gear. It's not hard to wash it and get it to us. You will also be billed for any missing equipment. Thank you in advance for your help!
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Week of 2-8-10
MN Sword Club Meet at 5:00 on Wednesday, Feb 10th in the Dining Hall. Drinks provided by Lutzs
and Wilhelm Wolfs, snacks provided by Nordins.
Next Week - Shattuck/Sword Play Meet at 4:30 in the Dining Hall.
Drinks and Snacks provided by Wilhelm- Wolfs and SIlicianos.
Please register for states by Friday the 12th so I can pay for your entry fee. If you register after that date you are in charge of paying your own entry fee.
Don't forget to rsvp for the team banquet. Thank you to those who have
already let me know and paid! The banquet is at 5:30 on March 2nd in the Dining Hall, it is $15 per person, checks payable to Jenni Blat.
and Wilhelm Wolfs, snacks provided by Nordins.
Next Week - Shattuck/Sword Play Meet at 4:30 in the Dining Hall.
Drinks and Snacks provided by Wilhelm- Wolfs and SIlicianos.
Please register for states by Friday the 12th so I can pay for your entry fee. If you register after that date you are in charge of paying your own entry fee.
Don't forget to rsvp for the team banquet. Thank you to those who have
already let me know and paid! The banquet is at 5:30 on March 2nd in the Dining Hall, it is $15 per person, checks payable to Jenni Blat.
It's That Time of Year Again!
Bob, Owen, Sydni, Murphy, Boomer and I are participating and raising funds for the Animal Humane Society's 36th Annual Walk for Animals on Saturday, May1st . This event is the largest animal walk in the country and helps support the programs at AHS' five Twin Cities area facilities.
I am asking for your help to support my fundraising efforts and a cause that is close to my heart. This is where we adopted Murphy from. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in helping to ensure the health and welfare of nearly 35,000 companion animals annually. The pets in our lives give us a lot. Help me help to give back.
Everyone who donates will be invited to a pool party at our house in June.
You can make your donation online by simply clicking the link at the bottom of this message, or you can mail it to me at 2082 Albemarle Street, Roseville, MN 55113. Please make checks out to the Animal Humane Society.
I know many of you donate to many other causes, so please don't feel obligated to donate.
I'll send a reminder email out in April.
Thank you!
Jenni, Bob, Owen, Sydni, Murphy and Boomer
Click here to visit my personal page.
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/TR/Walk/General?px=1008361&pg=personal&fr_id=1110&et=ddLB7-bKiRXmQMJE5tNlRQ..&s_tafId=15970
I am asking for your help to support my fundraising efforts and a cause that is close to my heart. This is where we adopted Murphy from. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in helping to ensure the health and welfare of nearly 35,000 companion animals annually. The pets in our lives give us a lot. Help me help to give back.
Everyone who donates will be invited to a pool party at our house in June.
You can make your donation online by simply clicking the link at the bottom of this message, or you can mail it to me at 2082 Albemarle Street, Roseville, MN 55113. Please make checks out to the Animal Humane Society.
I know many of you donate to many other causes, so please don't feel obligated to donate.
I'll send a reminder email out in April.
Thank you!
Jenni, Bob, Owen, Sydni, Murphy and Boomer
Click here to visit my personal page.
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/TR/Walk/General?px=1008361&pg=personal&fr_id=1110&et=ddLB7-bKiRXmQMJE5tNlRQ..&s_tafId=15970
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Blake
Thank you all for being ready to go and fencing well tonight. This is the hardest meet of the season. We've never lost to Blake, so it is always the most important meet of the year.
MVP's for the meet are the MF, WE and WF squads. WE pulled together and worked hard to win. The foil squads crushed Blake which was important due to the losses of the other squads. Their victories helped us to win overall on bouts. (Let me know if you want a certificate - I am happy to make them if you value them, if you're just going to trash them, then I don't have time. Let me know if you want mask stickers too).
WE - V 5-4
MF - V 8-1
WF - V 8-1
MS - L 4-5
WS - L 1-8
ME - L 5-4
Over all bouts 30-24
Part of team fencing is doing your job, you are expected to win a certain number of bouts based on your ability, a true thrill comes for us coaches when you win more than your expected bouts. We saw some of that tonight and it was very fulfilling for us as coaches.
Next week is MSC on Wed - another tough team!
MVP's for the meet are the MF, WE and WF squads. WE pulled together and worked hard to win. The foil squads crushed Blake which was important due to the losses of the other squads. Their victories helped us to win overall on bouts. (Let me know if you want a certificate - I am happy to make them if you value them, if you're just going to trash them, then I don't have time. Let me know if you want mask stickers too).
WE - V 5-4
MF - V 8-1
WF - V 8-1
MS - L 4-5
WS - L 1-8
ME - L 5-4
Over all bouts 30-24
Part of team fencing is doing your job, you are expected to win a certain number of bouts based on your ability, a true thrill comes for us coaches when you win more than your expected bouts. We saw some of that tonight and it was very fulfilling for us as coaches.
Next week is MSC on Wed - another tough team!
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
States
Here is the link to register for State at www.askfred.net. Everyone in grades 7-12 is expected to fence at States. They are held at Roseville Area High School on Sunday, February 21st. Close of registration times are as follows. ME 8am, MF 8:30 am, MS 10 am, WS 8 am, WE 9:30 am, WF 11 am. You should be at Roseville at least 30 minutes before your close of registration time. The awards are announced at the end of the meet. There are trophies/medals for top 8, top teams in each weapon, top male and female team and overall team. It would be nice to have representatives from each squad there at the end. You will also need to vote for captains and most improved fencers.
Roseville is not setting a deadline for registration, but I am. You will need to register by Feb. 12th in order for me to pay for your meet. If you register after that date it will cost you $20.
http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=10940
Roseville is not setting a deadline for registration, but I am. You will need to register by Feb. 12th in order for me to pay for your meet. If you register after that date it will cost you $20.
http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=10940
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Week of 2-1-10
Regular practice M, T, W and F.
Meet against Blake in the small gym at 6:00 on Thursday the 4th. We will set up at 6:00 and start fencing around 6:30. We will have 3 strips so it should take about 90 minutes- 2 hours to complete. They will have full squads in all weapons. There is no practice before the meet so make sure you do your homework and eat something before hand.
Drinks for the Blake meet are provided by Johnson-Rivards and Wilhelm Wolfs. No one has signed up for snacks, but we probably don't need any for this meet. Though I eat some dessert = ).
Next Week
MN Sword Club Meet at 5:00 in the Dining Hall. Drinks provided by Lutzs and Wilhelm Wolfs, snacks provided by Nordins.
Don't forget to rsvp for the team banquet. Thank you to those who have already let me know and paid!
Meet against Blake in the small gym at 6:00 on Thursday the 4th. We will set up at 6:00 and start fencing around 6:30. We will have 3 strips so it should take about 90 minutes- 2 hours to complete. They will have full squads in all weapons. There is no practice before the meet so make sure you do your homework and eat something before hand.
Drinks for the Blake meet are provided by Johnson-Rivards and Wilhelm Wolfs. No one has signed up for snacks, but we probably don't need any for this meet. Though I eat some dessert = ).
Next Week
MN Sword Club Meet at 5:00 in the Dining Hall. Drinks provided by Lutzs and Wilhelm Wolfs, snacks provided by Nordins.
Don't forget to rsvp for the team banquet. Thank you to those who have already let me know and paid!
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