Ilsa Hoffman started fencing when she was 14-years-old. At the time, she was a self-described "lump." "I didn’t really do anything, I wasn't very motivated and my grades weren't very good. Then fencing at The Phoenix Center changed my life," Ilsa states. "It helped me develop a work ethic and focus. Once I started, I … Continue reading Profile: Ilsa Hoffman
2018 RPI Fall Open
The RPI Fall Open is a USFA-sanctioned Senior Mixed Open with events for all three weapons. All events require proof of USFA membership to participate. To preregister, goto AskFred: https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=41990
The 8th Circle Epee Open (2018)
Enjoy the day at The Widow Jane Cement mine. The final eighth will be fenced inside the mine. Events Scheduled: Mixed Epee If enough pre-registrations a separate youth event will be held. To pre-register, goto AskFRED. For directions and maps check out: http://www.abandonedmines.net/widowjane.htm
2018 USA Fencing Referee Seminar
Hi Folks, Anyone who hasn’t taken the USA Referee Seminar and would like to do so check out https://askfred.net/Clinics/whoIsComing.php?clinic_id=41086 Cost is $40 and proceeds go to Vassar Fencing Team Fund Raising. Regards, Bruce Gillman Head Men’s & Women’s Fencing Coach
Julian Richards II is Top 32 at World Championships, Top 8 at U.S. Summer Nationals and Double Gold Commonwealth Champion
After finishing Top 32 at the Cadet World Championships in Verona this past April and then reaching Top 8 at the British Senior Championships a week later, Julian Richards II achieved Top 8 in Junior Men's Saber at the US National Fencing Championships and July Challenge (aka. Summer Nationals) in St. Louis on June 28. … Continue reading Julian Richards II is Top 32 at World Championships, Top 8 at U.S. Summer Nationals and Double Gold Commonwealth Champion
2018 There can be only One! Epee Open
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June 2018 KSA Open Sabre and Open Epee
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May 2018 KSA & Phoenix Sabre & Epee Tournament
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2018 Karen Gumport Memorial Foil Tournament
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2018-2019 Division Officers
We are excited to announce the Division Officers who were elected at the annual meeting. Division Chair - Bruce Gillman Vice Chair - Dennis Kolakowski Secretary - John O'Mara Treasurer - Kathy Hattala