ATTENTION Summer National’s Participants:
If you are registered for Summer Nationals or the July Challenge and receive a notice of “ineligible” and believe this to be incorrect, please contact the Arizona Division Secretary, Nina Linder. Forward the email you received titled “USA Fencing Tournament Entry Status” to her at nrjeppesen@hotmail.com. She will research and work with US Fencing to make sure that the correct entry status is input. There have been a great deal of changes made for this years SN and JC and the National Office is doing their best to keep up. There have been several athletes that have received incorrect ineligible notices that we have been able to correct. We are just here to help and try to stream line the process for you.
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USA Fencing 2015 Arizona Division Annual Meeting
Saturday June 6, 2015 at 1:30pm
Fencers Club of Arizona
6100 W. Gila Springs Place, Suite 13
Chandler, AZ 85226
Click HERE for the full announcement. To vote by proxy complete the Proxy Form.
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Registration Regular Entry Fee Deadline for Summer Nationals and the July Challenge is Monday – May 18, 2015. Late Entry Fee (Triple Fee and On-line Only) is Monday – June 1, 2015.
Qualifying paths are best outlined here:
Summer Nationals Events:
| Div 1A, Div II, & Div III National Championships (Summer Nationals) | Division IA | Division II | Division III |
| Previous Season’s Div 1A Championships | Top 8 | – | – |
| Previous Season’s Div II Championships | Top 4 | – | – |
| Division 1A Regional Points | Minimum of 685 Points | – * | Be on the Points List * |
| Division II Regional Points | Top 8 | Minimum of 685 Points | Be on the Points List ** |
| Divisional Qualifier | – | Top 25% | Top 25% |
| Division II ROC | – | Top 10% | – ** |
Senior Team
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| ** If classification eligible and qualified for DIV 1A**If classification eligible and qualified for DIV II |
| Veteran Age Group National Championships (Summer Nationals) | Vet Age |
| Divisional Qualifier | Attend |
| Division II ROC | Attend |
| Division 1A ROC | Attend |
| NACs | Attend |
| Veteran Age Group National Rolling Points | Be on the Points List |
| Veteran Regional Points List | Be on the Points List |
July Challenge:
| July Challenge (Div 1, Junior, & Cadet)—Non Championship Competition | Division I | Juniors | Cadets |
| Senior National Rolling Points | Be on the Points List | – | – |
| Junior National Rolling Points | Top 24 | Be on the Points List | – |
| Cadet National Rolling Points | Top 16 | Top 75% | Be on the Points List |
| Junior JO Results | – | Top 80% | Top 80% |
| Cadet JO Results | – | – | Top 80% |
| Y14 National Rolling Points | – | Top 25% | Top 50% |
| Division 1A Regional Points | Top 8 | – | – |
| Division 2 Regional Points | Top 4 | – | – |
Additional event information can be found here.
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US Fencing has announced the 2015-2016 domestic schedule for NAC’s, RJCC, SYC’s and ROC’s. The article can be found here. The schedule is located here. The designated international schedule has not yet been announced – we will post the information as soon as it is available for those that are interested.
SUMMER NATIONAL QUALIFIERS ARE THIS WEEKEND. Please pre-register on askfred.net if you plan on competing. Payment is made at the door – CASH or CHECKS only.
REMINDER:
This years qualifying paths for Summer Nationals Championship Events and the July Challenge are very different than past years.
Please review the link on the US Fencing page to ensure you are aware of what the path entails for you or your fencer to qualify/participate. There are still qualifying competitions for many events/age groups. Know your options so that you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate this summer. Additional event information can be found here.
US Fencing dates and locations for the 2015-2016 season.
Mark your calendars:
Fall/Winter Events: Oct NAC, Nov NAC, Dec NAC, Jan Nac
Spring Events: JO’s, March NAC, Div1 Championships/April Nac
The complete list of 2015-2016 NAC Deadlines
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ARIZONA FENCERS THAT COMPETED IN THE 2015 JUNIOR OLYMPICS!
REMINDER:
This years qualifying paths for Summer Nationals Championship Events and the July Challenge are very different than past years.
Please review the link on the US Fencing page to ensure you are aware of what the path entails for you or your fencer to qualify/participate. There are still qualifying competitions for many events/age groups. Know your options so that you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate this summer. Additional event information can be found here.
REFEREE CLINIC – THIS SATURDAY February 7th
A referee clinic is being held on February 7th at The Fencers Club of Arizona. Registration is now available on AskFred. The fee is $75.00 per person as required by US Fencing. The AZ Fencing division as agreed to subsidize $25 of each Arizona members registration fee. The clinic is scheduled to begin at 3pm.
REFEREE CLINIC – February 7th
A referee clinic is being held on February 7th at The Fencers Club of Arizona. Registration is now available on AskFred. The fee is $75.00 per person as required by US Fencing. Additional information to follow.
REMINDER:
Grand Canyon State Games Registration Deadline Extension: on-line registration now closes on MONDAY – JANUARY 12,2015
Let’s get as many people as we can for the Grand Canyon State Games! This is a great opportunity for all of our divisions fencers to participate in the event and also try to qualify for the State Games of America that will be held this summer in Nebraska. Top three finishers from this years events as well as LAST years events get to go. Registration deadline is right around the corner so make sure you are registered and prepaid.
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December 1st is the Registration Deadline for JAN NAC (Salt Lake City, UT) Events are: Div1, JR, CHR, STM
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The 2015 Summer Nationals and July Challenge Day Schedules are now posted:
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Junior Olympic Qualifiers – November 2-3, 2014
Reminder: Please pre-register for your events. Event information is located on www.AskFred.net. Payment is collected at registration the day of your event. Cash or checks only – credit card payments are not accepted for Division sponsored events.
Equipment for Sale:
Three Swords Fencing has some equipment that they want to sell. They would prefer to sell all items together but it may be negotiable. They are asking for $2500 for the lot. Items range from 2-4 yrs old. If you are interested, Please contact Juanita Miller directly at threesfa@gmail.com or 623-523-7397.
Equipment List as provided:
- 2 reels/score boxes
- Practice blades: Epee 8, Foil 12 & #2 blades – 2 epee, 1 foil
- Electric blades: Epee 10, Foil 8
- Body cords: Epee 13, Foil 12
- 2 beginner sets – includes mask and sword (battery with sound)
- 2 tool kits
- Mask tester
- Gloves
- Chest protector (women),
- plastrons
- Lames, masks, jackets
- Fans
- Water cooler
UPDATE on Division Officers:
Phillip Ritche has resigned as the Vice Chair for the AZ Fencing Division due to his relocation to Colorado. The Executive Committee has appointed Mark Fowler as the replacement for the remainder of the 2014-2015 season.
Your Division officers for the 2014-2015 season are:
William Becker – Chairman
Mark Fowler – Vice Chairman
Jay Fowler – Treasurer
Nina Linder – Secretary
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2014-2015 AZ Fencing Division Calendar:
Prescott Fall Classic August 30-31 SDEP
Mercado Classic September 13-14 FCAZ
Youth Foil/Epee September 27-28 PFFC
3 Weapon Open October 4-5 AFC
(Details to come) October 18th or 19th WCF
FCAZ Open & November 1-2, 2014 FCAZ
JO Qualifiers November 1-2, 2014 Division Event
Cadet/Junior 3- Weapon November 22-23, 2013 AFC
Youth /open foil /epee December 6-7 PFFC CANCELED
*SYC Bernie Stein December 19-21 National Event
*Grand Canyon State Games January 17-18 Division Event
*MS Junior World Cup January 24-25 International Event
Jr/Cadet 3- Weapon January 31 Feb. 1 2015 AFC
Youth/Open Foil/Epee February 7-8 PFFC
(Details to come) February 21st and 22nd, WCF
*ROC –Dean Alexander March 14-15 National Event
March Madness- 3 Weapon March 21-22 AFC
Wildcat Invitational April 19 WCF
Cris Marchant Epee/Foil May 2-3 PFFC
Duel in the Sun & May 9-10 FCAZ
SN Qualifiers May 9-10 Division Event
Youth/Cadet- 3 Weapon May 16-17 AFC
Nikolov Classic: June 6-7, 2015 FCAZ
Click here for a downloadable copy.
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USA FENCING announces 2014-2016 National Events Calendar and lists some FAQ about things going forward.
Here is the 2014-2015 NAC schedule
Here is the 2014-2015 ROC and RJCC schedule
Here is the 2014-2015 SYC schedule
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General Meeting Reminder:
Mark your calendars for the Annual Prescott Fall Classic taking place over Labor Day Weekend. Our divisional general meeting is on Saturday August 30th at the conclusion of the days events but not to begin before 5pm – we hope that everyone will attend.
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Division Elections were held at the June 7th Annual Meeting.
Your Division officers for the 2014-2015 season are:
William Becker – Chairman
Phillip Ritchie – Vice Chairman
Jay Fowler – Treasurer
Nina Linder – Secretary
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Annual Meeting Announcement: June 7th 2014 @1pm
All division members should have received an email for the upcoming annual meeting.
To vote at membership meetings, a member must be a members of the Arizona Division (18 years of age or older) and current USFA member in good standing as of 6/6/2014
If an eligible voting member is unable to attend the meeting, s/he may elect to give a proxy to another eligible voting member of the Division. All proxy votes must be in writing and be mailed, scanned or emailed back to the Secretary of the Division for validation at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting. The person designated in the proxy must also meet the voting requirements and attend the meeting to exercise the vote. Proxy ballots are available here.
WHAT: Annual Meeting
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2014 1pm
WHERE: Fencers Club of Arizona
6100 W. Gila Springs Place, Suite 13
Chandler, AZ 85226
Contact information for the Division Secretary:
Nina Linder
701 West Macaw Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
Email: nrjeppesen@hotmail.com
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Your Division Officers:
William Becker
Phillip Ritchie
Nina Linder
Jay Fowler