Our September 2010 Newsletter

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Issue: # 21 September/2010 Dear Mike, Our summer camps in Pinecrest were a great success. Over 100 youngsters were introduced to our sport. Next summer, we plan an expanded summer camp. We are back to practice in August. At Key Biscayne August 25, Miami Dade College August 28, Pinecrest August 30, and South Miami Middle School, August 31. Autumn in Miami 2010 Tournament October 23 & 24 in South Miami. Register now. We now carry a full line of top quality fencing gear. Everything for your fencing enjoyment! Order now to be ready for the Fall competition season. Back to Practice in August Great Coverage in SOMI Magazine We are very pleased with the great article in SOMI Magazine for their August - September issue. Check out the article here SOMI Mag August 2010 Autumn in Miami 2010 Our 2010 Autumn in Miami Tournament will be held October 23 & 24 in South Miami. Register now on askFRED to be sure of a place. Register Now

Our July 2010 Newsletter

Our summer camps in Pinecrest have been extended through the month of July. Sign up now for these popular camps.

We are in vacation for evening classes in Pinecrest and Key Biscayne but will resume in August.

A personal note.

We now carry a full line of top quality fencing gear. Everything for your fencing enjoyment! Order now to be ready for the Fall competition season.

Summer Fencing Camps In Pinecrest Extended

Due to high demand, we have extended our popular fencing camps in Pinecrest through July. These camps are designed for intermediate and advanced fencers. A limited number of beginners will be accepted. Equipment will be provided for beginners. Full day fencers will bring their own lunch.(No camp week of July 5.) Full Day and Half Day Camps for fencers age 8 and up. July 12 - 16 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30 Full Day ( 9am - 4 pm) Camp $275.00 (per Week) Half Day (9 am - noon) Camp $135.00 (per Week) Our maestros will be available for private lessons and group coaching. Electric scoring equipment will be available for competition practice. To register, contact the Village of Pinecrest Recreation Center on 305.284.0900. You may register in person at the Recreation Center 5855 SW 111 St. This camp is open to everyone. You do not need to be a member of the Miami Fencing Club to participate. Registration is limited to 20 persons. Sign up now! Pinecrest Recreation Center

Summer Vacation Schedules

Pinecrest and Key Biscayne Our evening classes in Pinecrest and Key Biscayne will resume in August. We are open for evening classes in South Miami Middle School with a new session beginning July 6. Day classes continue at Miami Dade College on Saturdays with new sessions beginning July 10. We will resume evening classes in Pinecrest August 23. Key Biscayne will resume evening classes August 25. Enjoy the summer

A Personal Note
Peace Health Issues I apologize for being absent so much the past few months. I was dealing with lung cancer that proved a small distraction. I have had surgery, biopsies, and I am now cancer free! Thanks for your patience and support. I'll be back ready to go after the July 4 Holiday.

Our Newsletter for January 2010

Our Miami Madness tournament for 2010 is ready for registration on askFRED! We welcome new coaches and now have a full line of fencing equipment.

Miami Madness 2010
Miami Madness for 2010 is ready for registration now on askFRED. The tournament will be held on February 27 & 28 at South Miami Middle School. We will have four copper strips for your fencing enjoyment. Register Now!

Weldome New Coaches

Cuban National Team Coaches now at MFC! We are pleased to welcome our new coaches, Yamara Escalante and Junior Morales. Yamara and Junior were epee and foil coaches for the Cuban National Team and now work with our beginning and intermediate fencers. Please welcome Yamara and Junior to our Club! Alex Gurrerro continues to coach our competitive team and Mike and Max are here for our saber cadre. We continue our great coaching staff and look forward to great results in 2010.

New Blog - Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Blog Contest for February 2010 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 February 1 - 28, 2010 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! Miami Fencing Club Blog

Fencing Equipment Available
Support Your Fencing Club We now offer a full line of high quality fencing equipment for our Club . The Club will continue to make equipment available for our beginners. Intermediate and Advanced fencers must supply their own fencing equipment.

Sean Vilar Attains Eagle Scout Honor
Fencing Project for Eagle Our star sabre fencer, Sean Vilar recently attained the Eagle Scout Honor. As his Eagle project, Sean sponsored and ran our Miami Madness tournament for 2009 as a charity event for the leisure access and disabled fencing program in Dade County.

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Watch for these Events:

Dave Berriman Memorial Tournament May 22, 23, 2010. Check the Miami Fencing Club website for full schedules and updates!

Next Session at South Miami begins Feb. 23 at Miami Dade College March 13, and at Key Biscayne February 17. 2010.

Miami Fencing Club Sabre Star Earns Eagle Scout Honor

Our sabre star, Sean Vilar, recently earned his Eagle Scout Honor in a ceremony at a local hotel in December, 2009. For his Eagle Scout project, Sean sponsored a fencing tournament in cooperation with the Miami Fencing Club that directly benefited the Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation disabled fencing program. This program provides instruction in the sport of fencing to special needs athletes throughout the county.
The proceeds of the Miami Fencing Club's Miami Madness tournament in April 2009 were donated to the disabled fencing program taught by our fencing master, Max Tack-Fang, and general manager Mike Elder. This program serves athletes with special needs teaching fencing as a physical activity and as a competitive sport for the Paralympic Games.