AskFred Link: https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=40686 Location: Phoenix Center, 250 Hooker Avenue Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Hudson Berkshire Division Fencers Only - Summer National Qualifiers for Y14,Div 2 and 3 Men and Women,Foil, Epee and Sabre . Must be a member of USFA Hudson Berkshire Division. ENTRY FEES ARE $40 per individual event. Events Scheduled: Div2/3 Women's Epee Div2/3 … Continue reading Hudson Berkshire Only Div 2/3, Y14 Summer Nat Quals
KSA Maccabi Fundraising Sabre Tournament
On February 3, 2019, Kolakowski Sabre Academy is hosting a tournament at The Phoenix Center as a fundraiser for Mason Moskowitz's campaign to compete at The Maccabi Games in Budapest! To register, https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=42746
Profile: Ilsa Hoffman
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
2018-2019 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
Connor Rounds (CDFS) ACC Fencer of the Week
Connor Rounds has fenced at several clubs in the Hudson-Berkshire Division, including Capital District Fencing School, The Phoenix Center and Kolakowski Sabre Academy. Rounds a sophomore at Boston College competes in saber on their fencing team. According to the ACC, at a recent event Rounds held a 17-1 record including 3-0 marks against Brandeis and … Continue reading Connor Rounds (CDFS) ACC Fencer of the Week
June Tournaments
Upcoming Tournaments & Events June 2017 KSA Sabre Open at Phoenix - June 4 Join us to close the season out at our Sabre Open. July 2017 Stab In The Dark - July 21 This is a fun outdoor tournament where the final 4 fence under black lights. Division Events NYS Fencing Summer … Continue reading June Tournaments
Anna Zink Does It Again
Anna Zink (CDFS) has place 3rd in the East of Ireland Open. Zink, currently attending Dublin University, recently placed in the Northern Ireland Open (see article here). East of Ireland Open results
CDFS Fencer Wins in Ireland
Anna Zink grew up fencing at Capital District Fencing Club. Zink is currently studying at Dublin University in Ireland. Anna Zink recently competed in the Northern Irish Open and took 3rd place. We are all very happy and proud of her achievement. -Mark (Owner/Coach CDFS)
Kim Lorang of CDFS places at Richmond NAC
Kim Lorang (Capital District Fencing School) fenced this weekend at the NAC in Richmond, VA. Lorang placed 8th among 21 competitors, the top 7 were all B rated fencers. "Since she she began fencing at CDFS only four years ago (2012), this result is her unqualified success . She proved that even adults who began … Continue reading Kim Lorang of CDFS places at Richmond NAC
