2009 Long Island High School Fencing Championships

[Old Fencer]

The 2009 Long Island Championships were held February 10, 2009 at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, New York. The participants included the Ward Melville Men’s Team representing Suffolk County vs. the Great Neck South Team representing Nassau County and Ward Melville Women’s Team representing Suffolk County vs. the Garden City Team representing Nassau County. Both Ward Melville Teams easily won their matches, but much is to be said about the spirit of the Garden City Team chanting and fighting until the end. Congratulations to Jeff and Jenny Salmon on their fine teams and future success. Jeff and Jenny have set a new standard in the fencing community for victories and sportsmanship. The secret to their success is not really hard to understand. It starts with dedication and facilitating a fencer’s growth by encouraging their athletes to compete year round through private clubs and the United States Fencing Association. You too can become a better fencer and/or start fencing at such clubs as the Mission Fencing Center located in Rocky Point, New York.

This event to me represents a formal recognition of what fencing has become on Long Island after more than 46 years of high school competition. I look forward to the day when New York State holds their first New York State Fencing Championships.

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