Illinois Fencing Academy

All three IFA fencers, who competed, came back with gold medals from the Skyward tournament this weekend. Brian Lehner won the senior mixed epee event and renewed his B rating. Finn Campbell (ETHS) won div 2 mixed epee and earned his C'26. Polina Elenciuc won Y12 mixed epee. Congratulations to all!
Results:
https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/AB79901AF4484C4EB929A812B417EA32

Last practice with Coach Nick this summer. We learned a lot this season and will keep working hard. Thank you, Coach Nick!

A Simpler Path Through the Sport: Inside USA Fencing’s New Points and Events Structure Starting Aug. 1, 2026, the way Cadet, Junior and Division I fencers earn points will look different.

Cooling off after a hard practice with ice cream. Good times with good friends!

Welcome home to Solomon and Alex (with Coach Nick)! So excited to have you with us this summer!
Solomon Taylor (ETHS) is a raising sophomore at Wheaton College, MA majoring in political science. He's also on the varsity fencing team.
Alex (ETHS) is a raising sophomore at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Fun foil tournament last week.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing IFA moms! Thank you for your unconditional love and endless support!

In her first tournament for the sesason, Polina Elenciuc won the Y14 mixed epee event at the Skyward tournament yesterday. Tony Buono finished 3rd, while Varalika Singh was 5th.

Colin Granstrom had a great weekend winning the gold medal in two events and finishing 2nd in a third one. He also earned his C'26!

Uli Maltos won the unrated epee event earning his E'26!
Finn Campbell made top 8 in two events.

Great job this weekend, everyone!
Results:
https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/46FAAEE9E6904B609AF4E643170A73E9

Jayren Long was the only IFA fencer at the Motor City RYC/RJCC last weekend. He placed 3rd in Y10 men's epee. Well done, Jayren!
Results:
https://www.fencingtimelive.com/events/results/F4426F03EC8B44408EF023E64943DEF1

A big THANK YOU to the 50 fencers and family members, who come to our fundraiser yesterday! It was great to see everybody having a good time and enjoying the event. We are grateful for your kind donations and contributions. Congrats to all prize winners!