Updated July 24, 2007
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2006-2007 Michigan Division Competition Schedule
For an expanded list of tournaments in OH, West PA,
IL, IN, KY, Ontario, and WI, see the ‘BIG LIST’.
Left something behind at a
Regional
and
National
and International events are highlighted in blue.
NOTE: To compete
in any USFA
You can join the USFA on site at most events; check with the host of each tournament for specific information.
Events and times are subject to change. Watch for updates. Events will be added as we become aware of them.
(For archives of previous seasons, see Main Page)
Fall 2006 Archive
Spring 2007
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January 6 |
RFC |
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Three weapon event for all fencers. Women fencers classified “C” or below must
fence in women’s event in order to fence in the corresponding mixed event. |
Mixed Epee: 9:00 AM Women’s Foil: 10:30 AM Mixed Saber: 11:00 AM Women’s Epee: 11:00 AM Women’s Saber: 12:30 PM Mixed Foil: 2:00 PM Fees: $20 for first event ($17 for RFC members), $8 each additional event |
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January 12-15 |
NAC D Div 1 & Junior |
USFA |
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January 12 (Friday) |
“Tournament Style” Practice: Advanced Fencers |
This is a practice event open to all
advanced fencers. Practice will be run like a tournament
using Fencing Time software, but no awards or classifications will be given. The object is to give fencers additional
experience in a tournament setting. Electric equipment is required, and may be
rented for $7 with 24 hours’ notice. Call or email if you have any questions. |
Registration closes 6:30 PM, Fencing begins promptly Fee: Regular practice floor fees apply. |
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January 13-14 |
“Did You Know That January Is National Hot Tea Month?” Tournament C and Under Unclassified Novice Foil |
Underground Fencing
Organization |
Three weapon event of mixed format. |
Cafeinated
Saturday (C
and Under) Mixed Saber: 9:00 AM Women’s Epee: 9:00 AM Mixed Epee: 10:30 AM Women’s Saber: 10:30 AM Women’s Foil: 12:00 Noon Mixed Foil: 1:30 PM Fees: $15 first event, $10 each additional event Decafeinated
Sunday Novice Foil: 11:30 AM Unclassified Mixed Foil: Fees: $15 first event, $10 second event |
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January 19 (Friday) |
“Tournament Style” Practice: Intermediate Fencers |
This is a practice event open to all
intermediate fencers. Practice will be run like a tournament
using Fencing Time software, but no awards or classifications will be given. The object is to give fencers additional
experience in a tournament setting. Electric equipment is required, and may be
rented for $7 with 24 hours’ notice. Call or email if you have any questions. |
Registration closes 6:30 PM, Fencing begins promptly Fee: Regular practice floor fees apply. |
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January 20 |
Three Weapon Unclassified |
Three weapon event for fencers classified
“U”. |
Mixed Epee: 9:30 AM Women’s Saber: 10:00 AM Women’s Epee: 11:00 AM Mixed Saber: 11:30 AM Women’s Foil: 12:30 PM Mixed Foil: 2:00 PM Fees: $20 for first event ($17 for RFC members), $8 each additional event |
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January 21 |
Director’s Clinic |
Underground Fencing
Organization |
Clinic for all aspiring directors. Food will be provided. |
12:00 Noon Fees: $50 |
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January 26 (Friday) |
“Tournament Style” Practice: Youth Fencers (ages 7 to 14) |
This is a practice event open to all youth
fencers. Practice will be run like a tournament
using Fencing Time software, but no awards or classifications will be given. The object is to give fencers additional
experience in a tournament setting. Electric equipment is required, and may be
rented for $7 with 24 hours’ notice. Call or email if you have any questions. |
Registration closes 6:30 PM, Fencing begins promptly Fee: Regular practice floor fees apply. |
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January 27-28 |
Schmitter Open
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Pre-register 3 ways: 1) email glswords@glswords.com 2) call 517-589-8888 3) go to this link at askFred.net. Fencers can pre-register until Thursday,
January 25th @ 9:00 PM. |
Three weapon event for all fencers. Format will be pools with 100% promotion to
DE’s and repechage
(double elimination) in the round of 16 for events with 16 or more entrants. Women’s events must have 4 or more entrants
to be held. Women MUST fence the women’s event in order
to fence the mixed event. Women may have to double strip between
events if they are in both women’s and mixed events. Daggers will be awarded to first place
finishers in all weapons, in addition to awards for the top four finishers. |
Saturday Women’s Epee: 9:00 AM Women’s Saber: 10:00 AM Mixed Saber: 11:00 AM Mixed Epee: 2:30 PM Sunday Women’s Foil: 9:00 AM Mixed Foil: 12:00 Noon Fees: $25 first event, $20 each additional event (even if on second day) Pre-registered fencers get a $5.00 discount for all events entered. Fencers classified “A” fence free in that weapon. |
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February 3-4 |
Super Bowl D and Under and Team Event |
Underground Fencing
Organization Pre-register for D and Under at Pre-register for Team Event at |
Three weapon event for fencers classified
“D” or lower. (Yes, the game will be on so you can watch
AND fence—only not at the same time, please…) |
Saturday Mixed Saber: 9:00 AM Women’s Epee: 9:00 AM Mixed Epee: 10:30 AM Women’s Saber: 10:30 AM Women’s Foil: 12:00 Noon Mixed Foil: 1:30 PM Fees: $20 first event, $10 each additional event Sunday Team Saber: 10:00 AM Team Epee: 12:00 Noon Fees: $30 per team per event |
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February 10 |
Foil and Epee Unclassified and Y-14 Foil |
Jackson High School
Fencing Club |
Foil and Epee event for fencers classified
“U” |
Mixed Epee: 9:00 Am Y14 Foil: 11:00 AM Women’s Foil: 12:00 Noon Mixed Foil: 1:00 PM Fees: $20 first event, $5 each additional event |
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February 11 |
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Section Circuit Event |
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February 16-19 |
Junior Olympics |
USFA |
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February 17 |
Valentine’s Mixed Doubles Results not reported |
Foil and Saber event for two-person, mixed
gender teams. Teams may register together or may be formed on site from available single fencers. |
Foil: 10:00 AM Saber: 1:00 PM Fees: $20 per team per event |
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February 18 |
“While the Kids are Away, the Adults will Play” Open |
Underground Fencing
Organization Pre-register for this event at |
Two (three?) weapon event for all fencers. The awards for this event will be etched
wine glasses. |
Mixed Saber: 10:00 AM Mixed Epee: 11:30 AM Mixed Foil: 1:30 PM Fees: $20 first event, $10 each additional event |
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February 24 |
C and Under |
Fencing Association at
Central Michigan |
Three weapon event for fencers classified
“C” or lower. Women may fence in Mixed Foil if they also
fence in Women’s Foil. |
Mixed Saber: 9:30 AM Women’s Foil: 10:30 AM Mixed Foil: 11:30 AM Mixed Epee: 12:30 PM Fees: $20 first event, additional events free. |
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March
2-4 |
Spring Equinox Foil and Epee Junior, Cadet, and Youth Camp |
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Camp designed for intermediate and
advanced fencers age 19 and under. Taught by Maestros Mikhail Sarkisov
and Arkady Sarkisov, |
For details and fees, see the GRAFA website |
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March 3 |
Amazon Open Results not
reported |
Three weapon open event for women only. |
Saber: 10:00 AM Foil: 12:30 PM Epee: 2:00 PM Fees: $20 for first event ($17 for RFC members), $8 each additional event |
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March
10 |
Dry Novice Foil Results not
reported |
Event for fencers who have been fencing for
less than one year and have not placed in a USFA tournament. NOTE: Because it will be fenced
non-electric, no classifications will be awarded. |
Men’s Foil: 10:00 AM Women’s Foil: 10:00 AM Fees: $20 |
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March 17 |
Y-10 and Y-12 Regional
Youth Circuit Tournament |
This regional youth event is part of the
qualifying path to Summer Nationals for Y-10 and Y-12 fencers. Y-10
entrants must use a
#0 or #2 blade per USFA
requirements. Please bring the proper equipment to avoid disappointment. |
Y-12 Foil: 10:00 AM Y-10 Saber: 11:00 AM Y-12 Epee: 12:30 PM Y-10 Foil: 1:00 PM Y-12 Saber: 2:00 PM Y-10 Epee: 3:30 PM Fees: $20 for first event ($17 for RFC members), $8 each additional event |
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March 17 |
St. Patrick’s Day D and Under |
Underground Fencing
Organization Pre-register for this event at |
Three weapon event for fencers classified
“D” or lower. . |
Mixed Saber: 9:00 AM Women’s Epee: 9:00 AM Mixed Epee: 10:30 AM Women’s Saber: 10:30 AM Women’s Foil: 12:00 Noon Mixed Foil: 1:30 PM Fees: $20 first event, $10 each additional event |
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March 18 |
Sunday Singles Open
Epee |
Underground Fencing
Organization Pre-register for this event at |
Epee event for all fencers. . |
Mixed Epee: 12:00 Noon |