> HARRISBURG DIVISION
> UNITED STATES FENCING ASSOCIATION
>
> To All Fencers And Family Members,
>
> Welcome to a new fencing season. We are starting somewhat behind
> schedule this year due to the fact of a late election of officers. On
> September 2, 2008 a meeting of the Harrisburg Division was held and
> the following officers were elected.
>
> Chairperson: Richard (Dick) Kirchoff rkfencer@...
> 717-569-1772 h
> Vice-Chairperson: Terrie Doom lvjadoube@...
> Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Squibb catnipacres@...
> Member-At-Large: April Kauffman, Hannah Emig, (Terrie Doom)
> Note: Terrie filled an open spot as a member-at-large for the
> present time.
> National Congress Representative Carol Buerdsell
>
> Even though we are starting late with our competition schedule we
> will try to have a number of fencing events besides the required
> qualifiers. If you have any questions throughout the season please
> feel free to contact any of the officers. We are attempting at present
> to clear up some problems with the web site and handle some of the
> left over issues from last year with awarding of medals. Please allow
> us some reasonable time to address these issues.
>
> We have put together several competitions throughout December that
> are listed below. We have tried to avoid conflicts as much as possible
> with the NAC's. We also know that some of our fencers wish to travel
> to some of the other surrounding divisions for outside competitions.
> We are trying to get competitions within our division back on a
> somewhat regular schedule, but also allowing adequate space in the
> schedule for other outside events. In the future some of the
> competitions may be listed on "ask fred" for registration purposes,
> but at present I will be requesting that you register for this half of
> the season by e-mail with either myself or the host club contact. More
> information on this will be listed below. Please follow all of the
> requests for registering so that we can plan accordingly.
>
> HARRISBURG DIVISION SCHEDULE
> October 2008 - December 2008
> All sanctioned events will be fenced according to current USFA rules.
> Tournament Fees: Entry fees will be $10.00/first event & $5.00/
> additional event on same day.
> Please Note : There may also be some additional fees at certain
> locations
> Make checks payable to: Harrisburg Division, USFA
> ALL EVENTS require proof of current USFA membership; i.e., current
> member card or proof of payment. The most recent USFA membership list
> from their web site will be used to verify membership. Their list is
> updated on a weekly basis on the web site.
> All fencers are required to follow USFA equipment safety standards:
>
> Uniform, clean and in good condition (i.e., no holes).
> Plastron (underarm protector) is REQUIRED.
> Women must wear breast protectors in all weapons.
> Masks must be in good condition (passing punch test, no heavy dents)
> with sewn in bibs.
> Legs must be covered and socks must be kept up.
> Knickers or fencing pants must be made of sufficiently robust
> material and must fasten
> below the knees. NEITHER sweatpants or shorts are acceptable.
> Fencers who do not have appropriate equipment will not be allowed to
> fence.
> NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!
>
> All fencers are required to satisfy current USFA Age Requirements.
> No person who is under 7 years of age as of January 1 of the fencing
> season (Jan. 1, 2009) will be eligible to compete in any USFA
> competition. Fencers must be 13 years of age by Jan. I, 2009, to
> compete in any non-age restricted events, such as an Open, D and
> under, etc.
>
> 2008-2009 AGE CHART
>
> For all competition, including Junior Olympics and Regional Youth
> Circuit events:
>
> All non age restricted Junior (U-20) Cadet (U-17) Youth 14
> Youth 12 Youth 10
> 1995 and before 1989-1995 1992-1995
> 1994-1997 1996-1999 1998-2001
>
> For Summer Nationals and Division/Sectional Qualifying Competitions:
>
> Div. 1, 1-A, 2, 3 Junior (U-19) Cadet (U-16) Youth
> 14 Youth 12 Youth 10
> 1995 and before 1990-1996 1993-1996
> 1994-1997 1996-1999 1998-2001
>
> DATE/DAY COMPETITION SITE CHECK-IN FEE(S)
>
> 10/18/08 Sat. "D" Mixed Foil Lebanon Y 9 - 9:30 AM $10 Entry
> $ 7 Floor Fee
>
> 11/02/08 Sun. J.O. Qualifiers York Y 10-10:30 AM $ 10.
> 1st Entry
> All weapons U-20 & U-17 Men & Women
> $ 5. 2nd Entry
> NOTE: You must pre-register for these J.O.
> events by OCTOBER 19, 2009 by
> e-mail to In the e-mail state what weapon events you are
> entering, what your classification is in each
> weapon that you enter and your date
> of birth. NO ENTRIES/REGISTRATIONS WILL BE
> ACCEPTED AT THE
> DOOR. Under 20 events will be fenced first and then Under 17
> events.
> Check in for all events will be 10-10:30 Am
>
> DATE/DAY COMPETITION SITE CHECK-IN FEE(S)
>
> 11/15/08 Sat. Beginner's Foil Lebanon Y 9-9:30 AM
> $ 5. Entry
> NOTE: This is a club tournament hosted at the Y. $
> 7. Floor Fee
> There is a $ 10.00 fee for equipment rental if needed.
> It is not a sanctioned event and no ratings will be given.
> If you are a beginner and want to try fencing in a tournament this
> would be
> A good starting point. USFA membership
> is not required. You can
> Pre-register with Gary Grusen@... or 273-4015 or
> 926-4828. Registration must be received by November 8 at NOON.
>
> 11/16/08 Sun. "D" Mixed Epee York Y 11:30 AM - 12 PM $10. Ent
>
> 12/06/08 Sat. Open Mixed Epee Lebanon Y 9-9:30 AM $10. Entry
> $ 7. Floor Fee
>
> 12/14/08 Sun "U" Mixed Foil York Y 11:30 AM - 12 PM
> $10. Ent
>
> Please pre-register for these division competitions above, except as
> noted for the J.O. Qualifiers by Friday by noon before the competition
> by e-mail to myself at rkfencer@... In the e-mail please state
> your name, club, weapon classification including the year and a phone
> number where you can be contacted. You may also leave a message on my
> home phone at 717-569-1772. Please speak clearly and distinctly if you
> leave a phone message. Only pre-registered fencers will be notified if
> the competition is cancelled.
>
> If you wish you may also register with the host club contact person.
> Gary Rusen Lebanon YMCA @ the VA Hospital Grusen@...
> Kim Bleeker York YMCA kebleeker@...
>
> If you need directions to either site please contact Gary or Kim.
>
> There may also be competitions at the Millersville Fencing Club and
> L-Equipe Fencing Club, but at present neither club has contacted me
> with their schedules.
>
> More competitions will be held in 2009 for the second half of the
> schedule. Put these dates on your schedule: Hespenheide Open, York Y
> April 5, 2009 - U-19 MAS Junior Sectionals, April 18-19 in New
> Jersey and Open MAS Sectionals May 9-10 in Maryland.
> NOTE: Persons who want to learn to referee are needed. We wish to plan
> a referee seminar in the second half, but we need to have enough
> people interested. Please contact one of the officers if you would
> like to sign up for a clinic.
>
> LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE PISTE !!!!!!!!!
>
> Dick Kirchoff
>