The Miami Fencing Club announces the David Berriman Memorial Foil & Epee Tournament for 2009!
PRE-REGISTER. You must register in advance with ASKFRED. We encourage you to pay in advance with FRED but you may pay at the venue.
Pre-registered fees $20.00 for first event, $15.00 for each subsequent event.
ON SITE registration fees $60.00 for first event, $45.00 for every subsequent event.
All fencers must be current USFA Members. USFA Membership available at the venue.
Fencers must report to the bout committee at least an hour before their scheduled event(s). Full electric equipment is required including two (2) working weapons, two (2) working body cords, and appropriate lames for foil and saber. Masks will be punch tested according to USFA regulations. Non conforming masks will be confiscated and rendered visibly unusable as provided by USFA regulations.
You MUST arrive at least one hour prior to your first scheduled event.
Registration closes 15 minutes before each event.
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**POSTED TIMES ARE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION**
Tournament: David Berriman Memorial
Date(s): 06/06/2009
Location: Florida International University
Student Recreation Center
University Park RC105
11290 SW 13 St.
Miami, FL 33199
Schedule of Events
Saturday June 6
** Posted times are CLOSE OF CHECK IN **
8.00 am Registration opens
8.45 am Mixed Open Foil
10.45 am Mixed Div. III Foil
11.45 am Women's Foil
11.45 am Mixed Open Epee
1.45 am Mixed Junior's U20 Foil
1.45 pm Mixed Junior's U20 Epee
2.45 pm Mixed Y14 Foil
2.45 pm Mixed Y14 Epee
3.45 pm Mixed Y12/Y10 Foil
3.45 pm Mixed Y12/Y10 Epee
** Posted times are CLOSE OF CHECK IN **
*All bouts are electric and all fencers must be current USFA members. USFA membership available on site. Age category competition requires official ID with date of birth.
*Pre-registered fees $20.00 for first event, $15.00 for each subsequent event.
On site registration fees $60.00 for first event, $45.00 for every subsequent event.
Preregistation closes on 06/05/2009
Thank-you for playing!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Summer Nationals Deadline May 22
Summer Nationals Entry Deadline
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The deadlines for Summer Nationals are approaching quickly! Division and Section officers must have their qualifying forms into the National Office by Friday, May 15th. Clearing athlete entries is dependent on receiving these forms. The regular fee deadline for Summer National entries is May 22nd and the final deadline is June 5th. Avoid stress and get your entry in now! The entry form is available as an attachment on the Summer Nationals webpage.
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The deadlines for Summer Nationals are approaching quickly! Division and Section officers must have their qualifying forms into the National Office by Friday, May 15th. Clearing athlete entries is dependent on receiving these forms. The regular fee deadline for Summer National entries is May 22nd and the final deadline is June 5th. Avoid stress and get your entry in now! The entry form is available as an attachment on the Summer Nationals webpage.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
June is Jumping
Our Miami Madness tournament for this year was a very special event. Thanks to everyone who helped with this great competition.
In June, we shall have our David Berriman Memorial Tournament in two segments. Foil and epee on June 6 at FIU and Sabre on June 28 at South Miami Middle School.
We will be in session all the Summer at South Miami and Miami Dade College. Come join us and fence the summer away!
Miami Madness 2009 Tournament Results
Our 2009 Miami Madness Tournament was a great success with plenty of great fencing, good friends, and fun. We raised money for electric saber equipment for the Leisure Access Program wheelchair sabre team! Thanks to Sean Vilar and everyone else who helped out.
The results are here
http://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=7680
Two June Tournaments
For June 2009, we have our David Berriman Memorial tournament in two segments.
Foil and Epee at FIU on June 6. You can register now on askFRED.
Use this link:
http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=7681
Sabre will be on Sunday, June 28 at South Miami Middle School. You can also register now with askFRED.
Use this link: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=8305
Come and get ready for Summer Nationals at these two great events.
More Fencing Time!
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.
In June, we shall have our David Berriman Memorial Tournament in two segments. Foil and epee on June 6 at FIU and Sabre on June 28 at South Miami Middle School.
We will be in session all the Summer at South Miami and Miami Dade College. Come join us and fence the summer away!
Miami Madness 2009 Tournament Results
Our 2009 Miami Madness Tournament was a great success with plenty of great fencing, good friends, and fun. We raised money for electric saber equipment for the Leisure Access Program wheelchair sabre team! Thanks to Sean Vilar and everyone else who helped out.
The results are here
http://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=7680
Two June Tournaments
For June 2009, we have our David Berriman Memorial tournament in two segments.
Foil and Epee at FIU on June 6. You can register now on askFRED.
Use this link:
http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=7681
Sabre will be on Sunday, June 28 at South Miami Middle School. You can also register now with askFRED.
Use this link: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=8305
Come and get ready for Summer Nationals at these two great events.
More Fencing Time!
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.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Fencing, the Other Team Sport
Imagine you’re a young student attending the first-ever ‘team sports fair’ at your school. You walk into the gym and there are five ‘booths’ in front of you, each one manned by a head coach eager to get your attention and size you up for the team. So, what are the teams? Why, the usual suspects of course: football, baseball, basketball, soccer and–what’s this?–fencing? What’s Darth Vader and Jack Sparrow doing in my gym?
Welcome to fencing, the ‘other’ team sport. Misunderstood by most Americans. And irresistable to most kids who give it a try. As one of our 12-year-old fencers says, “It’s sports with a weapon. Who wouldn’t want to poke people and get away with it?” By the way, this fencer is ranked one of the best in the nation, for his age group. So what does he know that most student athletes do not?
Fencing is ‘physical chess,’ the perfect blend of physical and mental challenge. You stand toe to toe with your opponent–weapon in hand–with nowhere to run. And only one goal on your mind: to hit your opponent before he hits you. Sure, you have to be in extraordinarily good physical condition to succeed. But you literally have to think on your feet as well. Because above all, fencing is a game of outwitting your opponent, before he returns the favor. Fencers may be on a team, but when you’re on the strip ready to do battle, you’re on your own. Win or lose, it’s all up to you. For many student athletes, that’s the biggest rush of all.
So what makes a good fencer? Most fencers tend to think for themselves–on the strip and in life. They may play traditional team sports at school–often because their buddies do or their school requires it. But fencers prefer one-on-one competition above all else. Make no mistake: fencers are not loners. You’ll find few bonds stronger than the members of a fencing team rallying together to support each other, as well as the team overall. Rather, these kids just refuse to run with the herd. They’d much rather lead it. They’re not afraid to trust their own judgment and make tough decisions. On the strip, their very ‘lives’ depend on it.
Welcome to fencing, the ‘other’ team sport. Misunderstood by most Americans. And irresistable to most kids who give it a try. As one of our 12-year-old fencers says, “It’s sports with a weapon. Who wouldn’t want to poke people and get away with it?” By the way, this fencer is ranked one of the best in the nation, for his age group. So what does he know that most student athletes do not?
Fencing is ‘physical chess,’ the perfect blend of physical and mental challenge. You stand toe to toe with your opponent–weapon in hand–with nowhere to run. And only one goal on your mind: to hit your opponent before he hits you. Sure, you have to be in extraordinarily good physical condition to succeed. But you literally have to think on your feet as well. Because above all, fencing is a game of outwitting your opponent, before he returns the favor. Fencers may be on a team, but when you’re on the strip ready to do battle, you’re on your own. Win or lose, it’s all up to you. For many student athletes, that’s the biggest rush of all.
So what makes a good fencer? Most fencers tend to think for themselves–on the strip and in life. They may play traditional team sports at school–often because their buddies do or their school requires it. But fencers prefer one-on-one competition above all else. Make no mistake: fencers are not loners. You’ll find few bonds stronger than the members of a fencing team rallying together to support each other, as well as the team overall. Rather, these kids just refuse to run with the herd. They’d much rather lead it. They’re not afraid to trust their own judgment and make tough decisions. On the strip, their very ‘lives’ depend on it.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
US Men's Sabre Team takes Silver Medal in Beijing
Silver Medal for US Men's Sabre
The United States Men's Sabre Team defeated Hungary and Russia, then lost to France in the Gold medal bout.
This caps off an incredible run of 6 Olympic medals for the US fencing team in Beijing.
The United States Men's Sabre Team defeated Hungary and Russia, then lost to France in the Gold medal bout.
This caps off an incredible run of 6 Olympic medals for the US fencing team in Beijing.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
US Women Sabre Team takes Bronze in Beijing
The US Women's sabre team just won the Bronze medal at Beijing. Read all about it and other fencing Olympic news on Fencing.net.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
US Women's Fencing Sweep
Hello,
A friend (mikefencing@fastmail.fm) has sent you a link to video on NBCOlympics.com. Click below to view this content.
Headline: US Women's Fencing Sweep
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share.html?videoid=0809_SD_FEW_HL_L0038R1
Visit NBCOlympics.com to get up-to-date news, video, results and much more from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Thursday, August 07, 2008
Another Great Olympic Fencing Link
Here is another great resource to trak fencing during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Check it out. How does this compare to the NBC site? I hear womens's sabre will get prime time coverge on NBC.
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