It was inevitable that one of the T-shirt designs for the North America Cup tournament in Des Moines would feature a sketch of a fencer in a cornfield. But then, what are the other choices? Des Moines is known for agriculture, insurance and state government. I suppose it could have featured a fencer slashing through stacks of insurance claim forms... Actually, it's a very nice design, and I'll certainly be wearing one soon.
Day One of the NAC today featured three men's events (Div II sabre, Div III foil and Cadet men's epee) and one women's event (Div II epee). DMFC's army of volunteers helped the USFA keep everything running smoothly, and we heard favorable comments about Hy-Vee Hall and downtown Des Moines in general. Two of our fencers participated in their first NAC today, and though both exited after their first direct elimination bout, they both handled themselves well.
Tomorrow, six DMFC fencers take the strip, in all three weapons. One will fence not only her first NAC, but her first senior-level tournament (though she's a three-year veteran of the youth circuit). Kicking it all off will be the mother of two DMFC fencers, who will perform the National Anthem.
More soon! -- RJL
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