Due to the EXTREME Heat & Humidity, we are going to cancel practice tonight.
I don't want anyone passing out from heat exhaustion!!!!
Stay home and stay cool


--)-Christopher Medalis--





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FYI::

I encourage everyone to check this out!  July 28th
Get your copy of the rules and study guide and prep for the test(s)!!
The Harrisburg Division needs more referees!!!

--)-Christopher Medalis--

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Rob Hill <Rob@...>
To: announce@...
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:22:05 PM
Subject: [Announce - Maryland Division, USFA ] Maryland Division referee
Clinic.. July]



Hi All,

I have attached a flyer about our referee clinic in July.  Please pass
the word it should be a good one.  We have Greg Dilworth do the teaching.

Kerry Swick
Maryland Division





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FYI:: Keystone State Games Coming up !!!

http://www.keystonegames.com/


The 2007 Keystone State Summer Games and

the Pennsylvania Senior Games

will be held July 24-29 in York, PA.



Fencing Schedule: York Expo Center, York, Saturday, July 28 - Sunday,
July 29.

Check-in for each event closes at the following times:

Saturday, July 28

Junior Men's Epee, Junior Women's Epee, Veteran Mixed Epee, Youth-14
Mixed Epee

9:00am

Men's Foil, Women's Foil

12:00pm

Mixed Sabre, Youth-14 Men's Foil, Youth-14 Women's Foil

3:00pm

Sunday, July 29

Junior Men's Foil, Junior Women's Foil, Veteran Mixed Foil

9:00am

Men's Epee, Women's Epee

12:00pm

Veteran Mixed Sabre, Junior Mixed Sabre, Youth-14 Mixed Sabre

3:00pm







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http://www.wcsn.com/sport/index.jsp?id=34033
2007 LAS VEGAS WORLD CUP MEDIA ALERT

VISIT WCSN.COM FOR FENCING ACTION. GET IT ALL: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, GRAND PRIXES
AND MANY OTHER WORLD CLASS EVENTS, WITH EDITORIAL, PHOTOS, AND MUCH MORE!

EVENT: 2007 LAS VEGAS WORLD CUP

DATE: JUNE 22-24

WHERE: WCSN.COM/FENCING

LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada

SCHEDULE: See below for schedule.

DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Fencing Academy of Nevada once again plays host to
one of the biggest fencing events of the year, gathering top athletes from
around the world for top competitions. The U.S. women have held the Women's
Sabre World Cup title for four of the eight years of its existence, and
defending champion Mariel Zagunis hopes to repeat last year's success in the
event. Other former and future Olympians will be present in "Sin City" for
multiple days of intense fencing action! Don't miss out!


About World Championship Sports Network (WCSN)
World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) is the country's premier multi-platform
network dedicated to creating a 24/7, 360º destinations for interacting with and
viewing athletes and international sports competitions from around the world; on
TV, online and on handheld devices. With exclusive long-term programming
agreements with over 20 major international sports federations, including track
and field, gymnastics, skiing, volleyball, and many others, WCSN delivers
exciting world-class competitions that can't be seen anywhere else.

To get in on the action, visit WCSN today!


# # #

BROADCAST SCHEDULE
For a comprehensive list of Fencing events and schedules, please visit
WCSN.COM/FENCING

Women's Foil World Cup
WCSN.com: Tuesday, July 3
WCSN TV: Airs on Monday, July 2 (Ladies' Night) at 9:00 PM

Women's Sabre Grand Prix
WCSN.com: Tuesday, July 3
WCSN TV: Airs on Monday, July 2 (Ladies' Night) at 10:00 PM

Women's Sabre Team World Cup
WCSN.com: Tuesday, July 10
WCSN TV: Airs on Friday, July 6 (Mano y Mano) at 9:00 PM

Men's Sabre World Cup
WCSN.com: Tuesday, July 10
WCSN TV: Airs on Friday, July 6 (Mano y Mano) at 10:00 PM

--)-Christopher Medalis--

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Christopher Medalis <cmedalis@...>
Subject: Harrisburg Division Meeting reminder


					 Division Exec. Committee Meeting


					 WHEN: June 21st at 6:30PM - 8:30PM

					 WHERE: The East Shore Library

					 (near the Colonial Park Mall, Harrisburg)

					  [MAP LINK]




			  Agenda includes:
			  Mid Atlantic Junior Sectionals- Final report- Financial and
otherwiseElections- Nominations for officesBy-Laws- Send to members for
vote?Annual meeting- Where and when?     5. USFA Congress & Annual Reports



All members of the division are invited to attend.










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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: US Fencing Association <fencing_news@...>
Subject: USFA Newsletter: 2007 Summer Nationals and More!

USFA Newsletter
US Fencing Association
News Blast



In this issue, you'll read:
2007-2008 USFA Membership Forms Available!
Internet Coverage of the Las Vegas World Cup...
Summer Nationals General Information
Summer Nationals - links to important documents...
Q&A with the USFA Staff at Summer Nationals
Actionphotos.com Pre-event Information
Florida Marlins and Summer Nationals!
Welcome Jim Carpenter to the USFA Staff
Honor the Pioneers of Veterans Fencing
Summer Nationals Vendors and Restaurants/Attractions
American Fencing Magazine
Greetings from the US Fencing Association! Summer Nationals is rapidly
approaching and this newsletter has many new and valuable pieces of information
for those who will be attending.
There is also information on a variety of other topics, so please read through
the newsletter!

2007-2008 USFA Membership Forms Available!

2007-2008 USFA Membership Forms can now be downloaded on the USFA website here.
2007-2008 USFA Club Membership Forms can be downloaded on the USFA website here.

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Internet Coverage of the Las Vegas World Cup...
Watch the 2007 Las Vegas World Cup. World Championship Sports Network (WCSN)
will offer exclusive coverage from Las Vegas. See Women's Foil and Sabre Grand
Prix on July 3 and Women's Sabre Team and Men's Sabre on July 10 at
www.wcsn.com. WCSN is dedicated to year-round coverage of Olympic and World
Championship sports including fencing. Visit the WCSN fencing section at
www.wcsn.com/fencing for video archives of last year's World Championships as
well as fencing news, features, video highlights, photo galleries and more.

Thank you for your support. All the best with the event this weekend.

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Summer Nationals General Information


We are rapidly approaching Summer Nationals in Miami! Attached is the Confirmed
Entry List, Athlete Packet, Check-In Times, Meeting Schedule, Officials
Information, Layout, and Shuttle Schedule. If you notice an error for your entry
please email me or christine.simmons@... by Thursday, June 21. There
is a list of restaurants and attractions listed below.
By the way, did you know that there is more than one Convention Center in Miami?
The US Fencing Summer Nationals will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center
(not the downtown convention center).
There will be a limited shuttle provided by the Miami Sports Commission. It will
run from select hotels to the Miami Beach Convention Center during competition
days. The Marriott, the Radisson and the Doubletree on Biscayne Blvd are all
located next to each other, so if you are staying at one of these three hotels
you will catch the Shuttle at the Doubletree entrance. Please keep in mind the
shuttle has limited service, and if you miss a pick-up time please take a taxi
in order to make your one hour check-in window. It takes approximately 20
minutes to get to the Miami Beach Convention Center and 40 minutes roundtrip.
There is no shuttle service on Thursday, June 28 so if you want to get your
equipment checked by the Armory that afternoon, you will have to arrange for
your own transportation.
If you need personal transportation from the airport or to the venue here are
some important phone numbers:
Miami-Dade Yellow Cab (305) 444-4444
Coastal Limousine (305) 604-5940
Super Shuttle (305) 871-2000
The US Fencing Hall of Fame reception will take place at the Marriott Biscayne
Bay Hotel on June 30th at 8:00pm. If you have any questions or you would like to
purchase tickets to this year's Hall of Fame reception please email me.
Concessions at the Miami Beach Convention Center will have a limited breakfast
Menu - and we mean LIMITED! We suggest that you eat a meal before arriving or
get some grab and go food to take with you!

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Summer Nationals - Links to important documents...
Confirmed Entry List
Athlete Packet
Check-in Schedule
Meeting Schedule
Officials Information
Bus Schedule
Final Layout


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Q&A with the USFA Staff at Summer Nationals

How do I earn points? How do I qualify for a competition? What happens after I
earn my new rating?
How do I fencing internationally? How do I qualify for a World Championship
Team?
Sound familiar? Select members of the USFA staff will be conducting Q&A sessions
during Summer Nationals. Look for the schedule at check-in. Get your questions
ready!!!


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Actionphotos.com Pre-event Information


Actionphotos.com will be photographing this years US Fencing National
Championships in Miami. Action photos, individual posed portraits, as well as,
official team photos will be offered.
Due to the size of the event and number of fencers, please Pre-Register if you
are interested in „action photo“ coverage at your matches and to get you team’s
“Official Nationals Photo“ taken. Pre-Register your fencer at
www.actionphotos.com/fencing to see our exciting products and packages that we
are offering and details on our coverage options.
Hurry, Pre-Register before June, 24th and receive 10% off your total order on
„Action Photo“ packages, as well as a discount on your teams official team
photo.

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Florida Marlins and Summer Nationals!


The Florida Marlins are pleased to have the US Fencing Association in Miami. As
part of the celebration, the Marlins would like to offer you the opportunity to
come to a Florida Marlins baseball game during your stay at big savings! Please
see the flyer here for ticket information.
As part of the celebration, the Marlins will host a pre-game demonstration
inside the entry gates to the stadium.
This is an opportunity you won't want to miss and we look forward to having you
visit the Miami area. Travel safe and we hope to see you at the ballpark. To
order by phone, call 305-626-7248.

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Welcome Jim Carpenter to the USFA Staff


The United States Fencing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of
Jim Carpenter to the position of High Performance Director. Mr. Carpenter was a
member of the 1996 Olympic Team and has also served as a key fencing volunteer
and coach since those Games.
Mr. Carpenter will be mentored by Jim Page in his new duties. Mr. Page has been
serving as the High Performance Director for US Fencing for the past year will
be working directly with Mr. Carpenter in the upcoming months so as to provide
for as seamless a transition as possible.
Mr. Carpenter is currently based in New Jersey and will begin the process of
relocating to Colorado Springs once logistic hurdles have been cleared. In the
interim, he will be working partially from New Jersey and partially from
Colorado Springs.
In the position of High Performance Director, Jim Carpenter be joining Andrea
Lagan in being responsible for direction, feedback, performance reviews,
contracts and oversight of the National Coaches, as well as working directly
with the National Coaches to develop the performance program for each weapon
squad program. Additionally, a key component of this position is to interface
with the High Performance Committee of the United States Fencing Association and
with the United States Olympic Committee.
Please welcome Jim Carpenter to his new role as the High Performance Director of
the United States Fencing Association.

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Honor the Pioneers of Veterans Fencing


The members of the USA Veterans World Championship Team invite all Veteran
fencers and other interested parties to attend a dinner on July 7th from
6:30-9:15 p.m. at Perricones Restaurant located at 15 SE 10th Street, Miami Fl
33131. The purpose is to honor four Pioneers of USA Veterans Fencing. Seating is
limited. Please contact Larry Pinkus (301-435-1214 or 301-946-3605 or
PinkusL@...) if you would like to attend.

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Summer Nationals Vendors and Restaurants/Attractions

The following vendors will be at Summer Nationals. This list has been updated,
so please take a moment to review this information:
ABSOLUTE FENCING GEAR INCALLSTAR FENCING EQUIPMENTAMERICAN FENCERS SUPPLY CO,
INATHOS EQUIPEMENT D'ESCRIMEBIG FOR OUR BRITCHESBLADE FENCING EQUIPMENT INCBLUE
GAUNTLET FENCING GEAR INCRICK SHELLHOUSE AND ZIVKOVICFENCE PBT.COM
INCFENCESMARTFENCING.NETLEON PAUL USAMARX ENTERPRISESSG FENCING INCSWORD MASTERS
LLCTEAM IPTHE FENCING POST
Restaurants:
Taste Bakery Cafe
900 Alton Rd.
Deli
Front Porch Cafe
1418 Ocean Dr.
American
Lime Fresh Mexican
14831 Biscayne Blvd.
Mexican
Escopazzo
1311 Washington Ave.
Italian
Lario's on the Beach
820 Ocean Drive
Cuban
Bond St. Lounge
150 20th St.
Sushi/Japanese
Attractions:
Ocean Drive Beachfront
John Peenekamp Coral Reef State Park
Florida Everglades National Park
Miami Seaaquirium

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American Fencing Magazine - from Circone + Associates
The latest issue of American Fencing will be coming to your doorstep any time
now, and it is shaping up to be the best issue yet, with huge news stories and
relevant articles written by over a dozen contributors. From fashion to fitness
in fencing, this issue is worth reading again and again. Please remember, when
traveling for competition this summer, you can always borrow a friend's pair of
knickers, but they won't part so easily with their issue of American Fencing
magazine, so make sure your priorities are set accordingly when packing your
bags!

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What a full and robust life he led, and inspired many of us to lead as
well...his legacy is vast and continues to thrive!  He is missed...


Published in the York Daily Record & York Dispatch on 6/13/2007:

YORK Walter H. "Jack" Hespenheide, 100, of Spring Garden Township,
died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Dallastown Nursing
Center. He was the husband of the late Helen E. (Ort) Hespenheide.
Born May 21, 1907, in York, he was the son of the late Frederick A.
and Lena C. (Dallmeyer) Hespenheide.
Co-owner of the former Hespenheide and Thompson Feed Mill, he was an
avid pilot and flight instructor for more than 64 years, and fencing
instructor for more
than 55 years. Mr. Hespenheide began his flying career at the Dallas
Aviation School in 1929, and received his instructor's and
commercial pilot's rating in 1941. During World War II, he taught in
the Civil Pilot Training Program and the Navy V5 Program. He was a
test pilot for Glenn L. Martin, and served in the U.S. Army Air
Transport Command. He continued as a flight instructor until 1999,
and was honored in July, 2004, by the Federal Aviation
Administration and the General Aviation Historical Association for
his flying career.
Mr. Hespenheide began his fencing career in 1927
at the York YWCA, where he was a competitor, as well as a coach, to
many people. He was a member and past Chairman of the Harrisburg
Division of the United States Fencing Association, and was presented
with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the United States Fencing
Coaches Association in 1999 for his contribution to the sport.

He was a member of First Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Missouri Synod. He was a former member of the Lafayette Club, as
well as a former member and past president of the York County
Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Hespenheide is survived by two daughters,
Carol A. Buerdsell of Carlisle, and Marti Hespen and her husband,
Douglas Pope of New York City, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Karen
Buerdsell and Sherri Buerdsell; and a sister, Pauline Conaway of
Gettysburg.

Viewings will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors,
Inc., 863 S. George St., York
(the former Hahn Home), and 1:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at
First Saint John's Lutheran Church, 140 W. King St., with his
pastor, the Rev. Larry A. Schaefer, officiating.

Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, with military rites presented by
the York
County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Saint John's Lutheran
Church, 140 W. King St., York PA 17401; or to the YMCA, 542 N.
Newberry St., York PA 17404.




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> -----Original Message-----
> Subject: Fencing in Baltimore (BFC Timonium) This weekend
>
> Looking for something to do this weekend??
>
> OIL CHANGE OPEN @ Baltimore Fencing Center - Timonium
>
> http://askfred.net/Events/whoIsComing.php?tournament_id=3605
>
> The first Oil Change Open will feature foil, sabre and epee,
> with oil-change related theme prizes.
>
> Epee Saturday 06/16 2:00 PM  (Will be an A1 if they get 15 fencers)
>
> Foil  Sunday 06/17 10:00 AM  (Will be a B1 if they get 15 fencers)
>
> Sabre Sunday 06/17 12:00 PM (Will be lucky if it's not
> cancelled...sorry Lex!)
>
>
>
>

haha :-)

Whell you still have ... about 2 months to get that C07.  I think the very last
thing on the season's schedule is the Keystone State Games which is the weekend
of July 28/29th.  You and Ed Kane can fight it out to see who drops from C03 ->
D07.

And FYI : I have my D07 since May 19th :
http://askfred.net/Results/search.php?filters%5Blast_name%5D%5Bvalue%5D=medalis
;-)

Remember the battle for the C07 is still on, even though the season is winding
down....

--)-Christopher Medalis--

----- Original Message ----
From: Chris French <clfrench@...>
To: zfencing@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 2, 2007 1:25:56 AM
Subject: [Z Fencing Club of Lanc.] earned my D7













             Looks like after four long years of hard work, I finally earned my
D7

after a narrow 9th place showing at an A2 event. Look at my record of

narrow defeats and near misses and one day you too can follow the

trail I've blazed into mediocrity. Well, at least I got my D before

Chris Medalis.



Seriously though, I am planning to regroup and make Nationals divI

hopefully not divII for next season. Start training now and I will see

you guys at some NACs.



my record,

http://askfred. net/Results/ search.php? filters[fencer_id][ value]=3218&
filters[fencer_ id][type] =fencer_id& filters[fencer_ id][op]=% 3D&_mode= quick



Cheers! ~chris french














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Looks like after four long years of hard work, I finally earned my D7
after a narrow 9th place showing at an A2 event. Look at my record of
narrow defeats and near misses and one day you too can follow the
trail I've blazed into mediocrity. Well, at least I got my D before
Chris Medalis.

Seriously though, I am planning to regroup and make Nationals divI
hopefully not divII for next season. Start training now and I will see
you guys at some NACs.


my record,
http://askfred.net/Results/search.php?filters[fencer_id][value]=3218&filters[fen\
cer_id][type]=fencer_id&filters[fencer_id][op]=%3D&_mode=quick

Cheers! ~chris french

Equipment order from Absolute Fencing Gear will be made on JUNE 7th.
Send list of gear along with part numbers/description/options requested.
Catalogs will be available on JUNE 5th at practice or view online:
http://www.absolutefencingear.com/

Thanks
-C

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary Rusen [mailto:GRusen@...]
> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:21

> Subject: Tom Dann- June 9th- We fence at Noon!!
>-Ten people walk away with swords!!!!!!
>
>
>
>
>
> Tom Dann Epee Extravaganza
>
> June 9th- Noon- 5PM (Check in 11AM)
>
> Lebanon YMCA @ the VA Hospital
>
> $20. Entry fee.
>
>
>
> Call 717 273 4015,  gary.rusen@... or ASKFRED to register
>
>
>
> Reproduction swords and medals to top 8 finishers!
>
> Two other swords awarded by lottery to all fencers PRESENT at
> the end of the tournament.
>
>
>
> Equipment available to fencers for use during the tournament
> at NO cost.
>
>
>
> Please feel free to distribute this to others
>
>
>
>
>
>

FYI:

Chesapeake Fencing Club is hosting an E and Under Foil competition on June 9th
(Saturday).
Check-In closes at 12:30 PM, expect doors to open at approximately 12:00 NN.
Maryland Division events are $10.00, and pre-registration is preferred (via
askFRED)

http://askfred.net/Events/whoIsComing.php?tournament_id=3388

I will be heading down to help ref pools and coach throughout the day, if anyone
is interested in going, please email or let me know at practice (esp. if you
need to borrow any gear).





--)-Christopher Medalis--717 951 7156





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Subject: Fwd: Harrisburg Division Meeting

FYI::

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Gary Rusen <GRusen@...>
Date: May 17, 2007 11:48 AM

Subject: Harrisburg Division Meeting
















Hello,(Please forward to anyone I might have forgotten. If I
forgot you please accept my apology.)





Hope everyone is fine. I would like to have a meeting of the
Executive Committee on Thursday June 21st at 6:30- 8:30PM at the East
Shore Library. The meeting will be held in Meeting Room A. Some agenda items:


·
Mid Atlantic Junior Sectionals- Final report- Financial and
otherwise


·
Elections- Nominations for offices


·
By-Laws- Send to members for vote?


·
Annual meeting- Where and when?


If you have anything to add please do. Let me know if you can
make it.





Gary Rusen












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--)-Christopher Medalis--

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Christopher Medalis <cmedalis@...>
To: Aaron Stiles <astilesus@...>; April Kauffman <ursoolala@...>;
Chris at Yahoo <cmedalis@...>; "Curtis Huey, Vice-Chair"
<curtis.huey@...>; David Coletta <chambersburgfencers@...>;
Dick Kirchoff <rkfencer@...>; Edward Kane Jr <ed.kane@...>; Gary
M. Brandon <GBrandon@...>; "Gary Rusen, Chair"
<grusen@...>; Kim Bleecker <kebleecker@...>; MU Fencing
Club <fencing@...>; Nic Alexe <nickvic@...>; "Richard
Rauenzahn, Member-at-Large" <ronzon@...>; Shawn Bertel
<sbertel@...>; Alexander Clark <taiamat@...>;
"Catnipacres@..." <Catnipacres@...>; "Doom, Terrie L"
<terrie.doom@...>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:36:35 PM
Subject: USFA Summer Nationals - Registration Deadline

FYI::

Deadlines for USFA Summer Nationals have arrived!!
Section and Division Qualifier lists have been send to USFA offices
( http://www.midatlanticfencing.com/
  has lists of those who qualified via Sectional Championship events)
( http://www.harrisburgusfa.org/ has the list of Qualifiers from Divisional
events in the Documents section)



USFA SUMMER NATIONAL F.A.Q.s :
http://www.usfencing.org/usfa/content/view/2121/100/



			 What are the deadlines?





			 Deadline for Division Qualifying
			 Forms:                May 4, 2007


			 Deadline for Section Qualifying
			 Forms:                May 11, 2007


			 Deadline for Entries at Regular
			 Fees:                  May 18, 2007


			 Late Entry Period at Triple
			 Fees:                       May 19 - June 1, 2007


			 Final Deadline for Entries at
			 Triple Fees:              June 1, 2007


			 Deadline for Classification
			 Changes                       June 1, 2007









      
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Medalis [mailto:cmedalis@...]
> Subject: Fencing At Black Diamond May 19-20
>
> A reminder to your members:
>
> May 19-20, Black Diamond Fencing:
>
> Our last event had twenty fencers for foil and we awarded
> ratings in all
> weapons.
>
> Events Scheduled (times listed as check-in *CLOSE* ):
> [  All events are Mixed Senior (born <= 1993) OPENs  ]
>
> * Foil Sat 5/19 12:45 PM      <-- Currently a Possible C1 Event!
> * Epee Sun 5/20 11:45 AM   <-- Currently a Possible E1 Event!
> * Saber Sun 5/20 2:45 PM
>
> Expect pools to start at the top of the hour!
>
>
>  http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3620
> <http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3620>
>
>
>
> ***
> Black Diamond Fencing is conveniently located just minutes
> away from I-81,
> I-83, and I-76 (PA Turnpike, Harrisburg East exit).
> There will be baked goods, cookies and drinks on sale.
> ***
> Hand forged awards to the first place fencer in each weapon.
>
>
>

May 19-20, Black Diamond Fencing:


Come spend a weekend fencing with Black Diamond.

Our last event had twenty fencers for foil and gave out ratings in all weapons.



There will be baked goods, cookies and drinks on sale.



Hand forged awards to the first place fencer in each weapon. In the
spirit of the people's holiday, the medals will all have a cold war
communist themes.



Events Scheduled (times listed as check-in close):


Senior Mixed Foil Sat 5/19 12:45 PM

Senior Mixed Epee Sun 5/20 11:45 AM

Senior Mixed Saber Sun 5/20 2:45 PM





Expect pools to start at the top of the hour!



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----- Forwarded Message ----
Subject: Upcoming Harrisburg Division Events

FYI::

As you know this weekend (APRIL 28-29) is Mid-Atlantic Section U19
Championships, and next weekend (MAY 5-6) is MAS Senior Championships.

However, we have a few events left in the Harrisburg Division calendar
in May and June::

http://www.harrisburgusfa.org/schedule-2006.php#MAY

Notable events :
May-Day Melee at Black Diamond (all weapon, open events) May 19/20
http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3620

Tom Dann Epee at LEBY (open epee) June 9
http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3448


Thanks to all for making this a successful season!!




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MUFG is requesting Fencing Club of Lancaster fencers to visit for their
end-of-semester, in-house competition.

This year, the club is planning a TEAM event!!
Form up your 3-person squad, and get ready to relay (3x3, 9 bouts, 45
touches!!!)
(Don't have enough for a team? Email fencing@... with your plans to
come, and we'll try to set you up !)

This should be a fun, exciting little event, starting at 7PM on Friday night,
April 27th (NEXT FRIDAY)

Expect to drop in a couple of bucks to help pay for PIZZA, and come down for a
little blade clashing.


--)-Christopher Medalis--



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>
> March Friday Night Foil at MU:
>
> Photos taken by Stacey Conrad:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyperpima/sets/72157600057416199/
>

FRED Announces the Jack Hespenhide Div 2 Foil



  Final Reminder!



  Replica weapons to the top four finishers..



  ------------------  Important Info: -------------------



  Tournament: Jack Hespenhide Div 2 Foil

  Date(s): 04/15/2007

  Location: York YMCA



  Event        |     Date    |   Registration Closes

  Div2 Senior Mixed Foil  | Sun 4/15 | 12:00 PM



  ------------------  To Preregister:  ------------------



  http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=3368

  Preregistation closes on 04/14/2007



  If your email program didn't make that URL clickable, copy and paste the whole
URL into your web browser. If that fails, go to:

  http://askfred.net/



  Check FRED for more info, like who is already preregistered, and such:

  Who is preregistered:
http://askfred.net/Events/whoIsComing.php?tournament_id=3368

  More info: http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3368

  http://askfred.net/



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FYI::

Keep an eye on askFRED for upcoming regional events.

Locally, we have this:
http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3368

The annual Jack Hespenhide Foil, hosted by the York YMCA Fencing Club.
It's on April 15th, and is a short drive for a good event.  Last year we had ~23

--)-Christopher Medalis--





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Just a reminder:

Senior Mixed Div 3 FOIL
Friday night at 7:00 PM (check-in close)
Brooks Gym, Millersville University

Currently 15 fencers pre-registered (D1 event)


http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3365

Announcing:





Open Veteran’s Epee (40+)





  Sponsored by:


Wallingford-Swarthmore Panthers
Fencing Club





Date: Saturday, March 24th,
2007





Time: 11:00am





Location:


Strath Haven
  Middle School


200 South
   Providence Road, Wallingford, PA
  19086


Cafeteria Level





Cost: $ 20.00





Directions are available at: www.wssd.org


Scroll over Schools, then click on Strath Haven
  Middle School. Under
Visitor Information will be a link for directions.





All levels of Veteran fencers are
welcomed.


See you there…




Greetings All,







Just an announcement I would like to share with you.











Best Regards,







D.C. Pixie Roane



Head Coach,



W-S Panthers Fencing Club








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FYI:

The USFA National Office has posted the following information regarding 2007
Summer Nationals:

2007 Summer National Schedule of Events


2007 Summer National FAQ   -- Including links to entry form downloads, and hotel
information


2007 Summer National Qualification FAQ  -- everything you wanted to know about
how to qualify to the events

Copies of entry forms will be added to the Division website later this week



And a reminder:

Registration for the Div II / Div III qualifying event (to be held at LEBY March
24-25th) is CLOSED



Registration for Y-14 / U - 16 qualifying event (to be held at Chambersburg
March 31) closes ON 03/17





Christopher Medalis
Secretary, Harrisburg Div
717 951 7156










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>
> Executive Committee and Club Representatives:
>  Please distribute this message as appropriate to your members.
>
> As per Division By-Laws regarding election of officers; any
> member in good standing wishing to run for elected office
> must submit a petition, containing the signatures of TEN (10)
> members of the division, to the division secretary by April 15th.
>
> Please send petitions to :
>
>
>
> Christopher Medalis
> 402 Lynne Lane
> Millersville, PA  17551
>
>
>
> Feel free to email or call me with questions!
>
> -- Thank you,
> Christopher Medalis
> Secretary, Harrisburg Div. USFA
> 717 951 7156
>
>

>
> Club Contacts & Division officers:
>
> **Please distribute to your members/teammates as necessary.**
>
> The following Division Qualification events, to be held this month,
> have registration deadlines approaching:
>
> Registration Deadline                    :    Qualifying Event
> (location & date) (askFRED link)
>
> Mar. 10  	                               : Div II/Div III
> Qualifier
> (Held at LEBY March 24/25)
> ( http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3281 )
>
> Mar. 17 	                               : Y-14/U-17
> Qualifier  (Held
> at Chambersburg March 31)
> ( http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=3366 )
>
>
> Please Check the Harrisburg Division Schedule for other events in the
> Upcoming Months:
>
> http://www.harrisburgusfa.org/schedule-2006.php#MAR
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> -Christopher Medalis
> Secretary, Harrisburg Div
> 717 951 7156
>

--- In zfencing@yahoogroups.com, "Fencing at Millersville Univ."
<fencing@...> wrote:
>
>
> Results from the MUFG hosted Friday Night Foil on 02/23 are posted!
>
> Check out full results (pools to DE rounds) on askFRED!
>
> http://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=3280
>
>
> Congrats to all the Millersville / Lancaster fencers!!
>
> 3 	  Ream, Kyle 	 FCL  (Earned E2007!)
> 8 	  Martin, Roger E  FCL
> 9 	  Potts, Matthew  MUFG
> 12 	  Emig, Hannah  MUFG
> 18 	  Brenner, Robert  FCL
>
> Thanks also to everyone who came out to support the teams, and
helped
> set-up & clean-up the gym.
> Special thanks to Emily and Zach, and hopefully we'll see you two
on the
> strip in March!!
>
>This is kyle!  I was here and just wainted to let you know that I
think the "Friday Night Fights" are being run great! the fencing was
is looking better, and we are bring alot of people.

Results from the MUFG hosted Friday Night Foil on 02/23 are posted!

Check out full results (pools to DE rounds) on askFRED!

http://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=3280


Congrats to all the Millersville / Lancaster fencers!!

3 	  Ream, Kyle 	 FCL  (Earned E2007!)
8 	  Martin, Roger E  FCL
9 	  Potts, Matthew  MUFG
12 	  Emig, Hannah  MUFG
18 	  Brenner, Robert  FCL

Thanks also to everyone who came out to support the teams, and helped
set-up & clean-up the gym.
Special thanks to Emily and Zach, and hopefully we'll see you two on the
strip in March!!

I have recently gotten a Favero scoring machine and reels set, and I will be
bringing them to practices on Tuesday.
Instead of dry bouting we can now fence electrics! (Finally!!)

If you plan on using the machine, please bring along your electric kit, and full
uniform.  The club has only a small number of foils/cords/lame's.

I hope that this will provide a good experience for our fencers heading to
competitions as well as making practices overall more enjoyable.

Cheers
-Chris M.


--)-Christopher Medalis--

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