October 2009 Newsletter - Competition Updates

Our recent Autumn in Miami Tournament was a great success for our Club! Our competitors did a great job. There is more great fencing coming this year.

Miami Fencing Club Shines - Autumn in Miami 2009

Our Club fencers cleaned up the Gold at our recent tournament. All the results are now posted on askFRED.net. Gold medals for Matt Simmons in Epee, Frets Olivares in Open foil, Sean Vilar in Junior and Open Sabre and Cofi Hilburn in Y141 sabre. Great work!
Thanks also to our fencing moms for the great refreshments and support.

Recommended Competition Schedule for 2009 - 2010.

For the remainder of 2009, we recommend you take advantage of these fine competitions;
Masters Fencing Club - Foil at Sunny Isles Beach, Oct. 31.
Sabre Outreach Network - Turkey Stab, Nov. 14 and 15, Sabre Outreach Network - Holiday Challenge, Dec. 12-13. in Broward County. War of the Roses, Nov. 14 -15, Clearwater. Gainesville December Duel, RYC Dec 12 - 13, 2009
Gold Coast Division Junior Olympic Qualifier Sat-Foil & Epee, Sun. Sabre. Broward County Dec 19. - 20

New Blog - Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Blog Contest for November 2009

Our new blog is up and running. To inaugurate the blog, we will award a practice (dry) weapon and fencing glove to the person who makes the most posts to the blog for the period November 1 - 30, 2009. All posts must concern the sport of fencing. The decision of the judges is final.
You can also follow our Club on Facebook and Twitter. Let's get connected now!

Pinecrest & Key Biscayne

We now have fencing in Pinecrest. Every Monday evening from 6.30 to 9.00 at the beautiful new recreation center at Pinecrest Gardens, 5855 Southwest 111th Street.
Beginners from 6.30 to 8.00 pm, intermediate, advanced from 7.30 to 9.00 pm
We will begin in Key Biscayne Nov. 4 at the Community center. Wednesdays. Beginners from 6.30 to 8.00 pm, intermediate, advanced from 7.30 to 9.30 pm
KEY BISCAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY.

Miami Madness 2010 Coming in February 2010

Our next tournament will be Miami Madness 2010, February 20- 21, 2010. Register now on askFRED. We hope to have a new, larger, venue so we may accommodate more athletes.

Autumn in Miami 2009

 

A quick reminder that our Autumn in Miami tournament at South Miami Middle School is only two weeks away. Registration is open on askFRED so register now and be ready for some great fencing fun.

Our competitive fencers did a great job at the recent Bankuti Invitational Tournament in Cocoa Beach.

We have added fencing in Pinecrest on Monday nights and Key Biscayne on Wednesday nights.

Our Autumn in Miami tournament is scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2009 at South Miami Middle School.

Foil and Epee on October 24, Sabre on October 25 You can register now on askFRED.

Register now!

Come join us for some great fencing and to support your local fencing programs.

Miami Fencing Club at the Bankuti
Chris Hayes at Nationals 2009 Competitors Shine in Cocoa Beach

This year's Bankuti Challenge was a great event. MFC fencers made a great showing.

Y10 Foil
Alec Lau and Manuel Matus
Y12 Foil
Marlon Inestroza, Raquel Ruiz, Trent Lau, Dax Fontana, and Seth Spiegel.
Senior Foil
Frets Olivares (5th), and Alejandro Guerro
Senior Sabre
Sean Vilar( Silver), Cofi Hilburn (8th), Harrison Hue, and Marlon Bustos. Congradulat.ions to all!
We specially thank Frets and Alejandro for the help they provided our younger fencers.

Fencing In Pinecrest

In response to growing demand, we now have Monday night classes for our competitive fencers at the Village of Pinecrest Recreation Center in Pinecrest Gardens, the former Parrot Jungle. The floor fees are $60 per month. The address is 5855 SW 112 St, Miami, FL 33156.
Beginners are welcome to join the first Monday of the month.

Fencing in Key Biscayne
Starting November 4, 2009. we will be offering fencing on Key Biscayne at the Community Center. Beginners 6.30 to 8.00 pm, experienced fencers 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
This group is limited to Key Biscayne residents only.

Fencing on Key Biscayne

New fencing in Key Biscayne.
The six week session from Nov. 4 - Dec. 16, 2009. No class Nov. 25. Beginners 6.30 - 8.00 pm, experienced fencers 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Equipment is provided for beginners, experienced fencers are expected to bring their own. Cost for Community Center members, $120, nonmembers, $145. Key Biscayne Residents ONLY!

We need Fencing in Miami-Dade County

I am starting a drive for Miami-Dade County to build a dedicated venue for
fencing. We have a great sport that teaches honor, sportsmanship, and
chivalry. We can have a great fencing venue for a lot less than the
$500 million baseball stadium. Which County Commissioner will step up to the plate for this great project?

September 2009 Newsletter

In This Issue

* Welcome New Coaches
* Competition Schedule for 2009 - 2010.
* Autumn in Miami Tournament
* New Venue in Pinecrest

We are pleased to welcome new coaches, we have our competition schedule ready,and we have a new venue!
We look forward to more Miami Fencing Club tournament victories this Fall and Winter.

Welcome New Coaches

We wish to welcome Frets Olivares, Gustavo Ortelli, and Alejandro Guerro to our Club.
Frets has a long, varied fencing career beginning at age seven in his native Venezuela. Frets fenced for the National teams of Venezuela and the USA. He has participated in several World Cup Competitions as well as National Competitions in the USA, Europe, and Latin America. Gustavo Ortelli was National Champion of Argentina and has had a long successful fencing career. Alex Gurrero is currently competing in National and international competitions and has a long extensive fencing career in his native Cuba. Welcome to our new and continuing friends!

Competition Schedule for 2009 - 2010.

Our competition schedule for the 2009-10 season are now on line. Check it out now and get signed up for as many competitions as you can attend.

Remember these important upcoming deadlines: NAC B: Final Deadline to Enter NAC B - September 21, 2009 NAC A: Classification Change Deadline -Division Officers must submit the paperwork for new classifications earned - September 28, 2009 NAC A: Withdraw Deadline - written notification due to the National Office - October 5, 2009

Autumn in Miami Tournament Register Now

We are pleased to announce our Miami Fencing Club Autumn in Miami Tournament for 2009. Come join us for some great fencing at this kick off tournament in South Miami October 24 and 25. Check the details and come join us!!
Register on askFRED

New Venue in Pinecrest

We now have fencing in Pinecrest. Every Monday evening from 6.30 to 9.00 at the beautiful new recreation center at Pinecrest Gardens, 5855 Southwest 111th Street.
Beginners from 6.30 to 8.00 pm, intermediate, advanced from 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Come join us!

Watch for these Events:
Autumn in Miami Tournament, October 24 & 25, 2009. Check the Miami Fencing Club website for full schedules and updates!
Promoting the art of fencing in Dade County since 1987, the Miami Fencing Club presently meets at Miami Dade College, South Miami/Coral Gables, and Pinecrest. Beginner's classes every six weeks.
Come join us.

MFC Participates in Bankuti

Our competitors are off to the Bankuti challenge in Coco Beach, this weekend, 26 & 27 September.
Y10 Foil, Alec Lau and Manuel Matus, Y12 Foil, Raquel Ruiz, Seth Spiegel, Marlon Inestroza, Trent Lau, and Dax Fontana, Open Foil, Frets Olivares, Alejandro Guerro, and Ken Fernandez. Open Sabre Cofi Hilburn, Harrison Hue, and Sean Vilar! Gustavo Ortelli, Frets Olivares and Alex Gurrero will be helping our young fencers on Saturday.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!