News Notes

Wasatch Fencers Place Well at 2010 Utah Summer Games

Sixteen fencers from Wasatch competed at this year's Utah Summer Games. While all did very well, Joe Ogren, Brad Snow, Alla Hinrichs, Makenzie Steele, Nathen Beck, Holly Bowles, Kavika Berger, Brain Andersen and Ethan Gravis brought home coveted medals from the games.

This years best performance was turned in by Joe Ogren as he upset RJ Shipp in the final bout of the Junior Foil to capture the gold medal and earned his "B" rating. RJ, however, got revenge the following day, defeating Joe in the quarter final direct elimination of the Senior Open Foil. Joe also brought home the gold in the D & Under Foil event with teammate Brain Andersen taking the bronze.

Brad Snow and Ethan Gravis faced each other in the finals of the D & Under Epee with Brad taking the gold with his teammate earning the silver medal.

It should be noted that Alla Hinrichs finished 12th in a very tough Junior Foil event in addition to capturing the bronze medal in Women's Foil.

For a complete Utah Summer Game's results on askfred.net, click here.

Try Our New Adult Fencing Program
Our adult fencing program is designed for people between the ages of 20 and 98 that have had the urge to pick up a sword and fence. So regardless if you have fenced or never fenced before, come join us in the fun.

Simply give us a call between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and schedule your Lesson One. Once you have taken your "Lesson One", you may attend as many of the adult practice sessions as you would like. The cost of the Lesson One is $20 or is included with your first month's dues.

"Lesson One" Teaches Youth to Fence in an Hour
If you have ever wanted to learn the sport of fencing, Wasatch Fencing's Lesson One program makes it easy. Just call, 801-497-9765, and schedule your first fencing lesson with Ron or James. The cost of the Lesson One is $20 or is included with your first month's dues.

Once you complete your Lesson One, you youth welcome to start attending practices. We have practice sessions that meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings for youth fencers.

Donate to the "Tanner Holst Gold Fund"

The original Gold Fund was established in 1989 and has help dozens of financially challenged youth fencers train and participate in competitions at little or no cost to them. Funding comes from donations from individuals and businesses throughout northern Utah including many alumni who fenced at Wasatch Fencing during their youth. "It is more than fitting that our Gold Fund program carry Tanner's name," said club director Ron Hendricks. "As Tanner was always there to help fellow fencers out in any way he could."

Members were saddened by the unexpected passing of Tanner Holst on January 23 of 2009. Tanner had been an active member of our club for 5 years and had progressed to being one of the top junior fencers in the state. More importantly, Tanner brought joy into the lives of everyone who had the opportunity to know him.

If you are interested in donating to the Tanner Holst Gold Fund, please contact Ron at ron@wasatchfencing.org