Crown Fencing Academy was formed this fall as a USFA club under Dunwoody Fencing Club, with Coach Kathy Vail as our sponsor. Our coach is Dave Eichler, who also coaches two high school fencing teams in Cobb County. Our thirteen fencers range from 4th grade to 11th grade. Some have been fencing for a year, but most have been involved in the sport since September 2009. We meet on Mondays at 6:30-8:00 at The King’s Academy. Our season runs from September to March.

Our middle and high school fencers competed in the Junior Olympic Qualifier Tournament on January 9 despite the icy conditions in the Atlanta area. The competition took place at Atlanta Fencing Club in East Point. Every fencer scored touches on their opponents in the seeding rounds, and Justin Hoenstine, won in the first bout of the elimination rounds. As first year fencers, we were pleased to be more than a target for the more experienced fencers.

Our fencers compete in one tournament a month as a team. Each individual can participate in other tournaments as their schedules permit.

For more information on our fencing program, please contact Jamey Wood at jamey@charactercorner.com.

We are well on our way to adding fencing to Crown Athletics! This program is open to all home-educated students 8-18 years of age.
Below are the preliminary program details.

Coach: Kathy Vail, Dunwoody Fencing Club

Committee: Jamey Wood and Penni Hurst

Registration: Tuesday, January 6th, 5-6:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Chapel at Kings. Bring registration fee (check or cash), copy of insurance card and birth certificate.

Season: Begins Monday, January 12th through the end of May.

Practice: Monday nights in the Chapel at Kings

Practice Groups & Times:
Option 1: 2 groups (13 & up and 12 & under) practice during the same hour with 2 coaches.

Option 2: 2 groups (13 & up and 12 & under) practice back to back for 1 hour with 1 coach.

Practice will be after school (after 3:30) and the time has yet to be determined based on Coach Kathy’s availability and ability to obtain an a second coach.

Approximate Fee: $180 per fencer, discount of $140 for additional siblings. Fee includes: Coaches fees, insurance, Crown overhead fee, chapel rental, awards, coaches’ honorarium and end-of-season banquet.

Fee is subject to change based on number of fencers registered.

Fee does not include equipment (jacket, weapon, mask & glove), competition fees (High School only, 9-12 grade), and travel expenses associated with competitions. Competitions for students in MS are optional and will be under the direction and advice of the Coach.
Coach Kathy will provide some equipment for the first month of practice.

Questions about purchasing equipment? Please email Coach Kathy Vail at bbhk@mindspring.com.