Tournament coaching

Coaching Procedure for MFC Club Members

General Guidelines:

– Familiarize yourself with the coaching sign-up process for World Cups, North American Cups, regional and local events.
– Avoid participating in all USFA tournaments without consulting the coach to prevent potential physical and mental strain.
–Note that the coach-to-fencer ratio is 1:3-5. If students fence simultaneously, the coach will attend to the first one called. Throughout the season, regular participants can expect equal attention.
-Coaching fees are non refundable.

Saber:

– For National events and SYC’s, you’re automatically added to the coaching list upon registration.
– Register on time; last-minute registrations may not guarantee coach availability.
– If fencing for a university during NCAA season, request coaching at least one month in advance.
– Please notify us a month in advance to opt out of coaching; otherwise, full fees apply. To opt out of one or more events, send an email to manhattanfencing@gmail.com and copy your coach.
– Coaching fees must be settled by the deadlines outlined in coach emails.
– Failure to address coaching fees on time will result in late fees.
– Please note that failure to participate due to any reason does not result in fees being refunded.

International, Regional, and Local Events:
– Coaches await requests for local/regional events; contact your coach early (ideally one month in advance to request coaching).
– For international events, contact coaches and the office at least 6 weeks prior; last-minute requests may not be accommodated.

Foil:

– Monthly emails recommend tournaments for foil fencers; signing up adds you to the coaching list.
– Register on time for recommended tournaments.
– Request coaching for other events; coaches will inform you if there are enough requests.
– Receive event details and fees from the foil head coach a few days before the tournament.

General Tournament Tips:

– Have the coach’s contact number for warm-up details.
– Wear MFC gear including club socks and warm up jacket.
– Stay after you are done and  support teammates.
– Share group and individual photos; podium shots for medalists are highly encouraged.

We trust this clarifies the coaching sign-up procedure. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out.