Quick Facts:
-Founded in 1994 by Dr. Martin Wohl, who coached it for the first decade. -Coached by Robert Ferullo for eleven years until he became UMass head coach in 2016. -Currently Coached by Camilla Sise and Nicole Mann -Several former fencers have gone off to colleges such as Vassar, Johns Hopkins, and Princeton. -Competes in the MIAA High School Fencing League and Western Massachusetts HS Fencing League. -Practice space at PVFA is donated and PVFA coaches volunteer to coach the NHS Fencing Team. -Each fencer pays $250 (can be paid in two installments of $125) in annual dues which go toward equipment and competition entry fees. Fencing equipment is provided for each fencer. |
Attendance Requirements for the 2023-24 season: Fencers must attend all scheduled practices and competitions unless prior notice with an acceptable excuse such as doctor confirmed illness is given. In the same way that a baseball team cannot play a game if the catcher is absent, a fencing competition must be attended by all team members. High School Fencing is a team sport, and absent fencers result in automatic losses for the team. Notice of expected absences for practices and competitions must be given by the parent for fencers under the age of 18. Excused absences (due to unavoidable academic conflicts, etc.) for competitions must be received from the parent of fencers under the age of 18 no later than two weeks prior to the competition. A late notice will be considered an absence except in the case of a doctor verified illness or injury. Examples of acceptable excuses for an absence: Dr. verified illness or injury previously scheduled and unavoidable academic requirement, such as a class field trip Note- Homework and studying do not count as acceptable excuses for missing practice or competitions. Student-athletes are expected to develop the time management skills necessary to fulfill all of their academic and athletic requirements as part of their preparation for college and adult life. Repeated unexcused absences from practices will result in ineligibility for year-end awards. Failure to attend one competition will result in ineligibility for year-end awards and multiple absences from competitions will result in removal from the team without a refund of the membership fee. Links for more information about fencing:
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