03/14/2023, 3:30pm CDT, By Bryan Wendell
The format for this tournament is madness indeed: In each weapon, every student-athlete fences every student-athlete in a series of five-touch bouts. That’s 24 fencers in 23 bouts apiece over two grueling days. Consider it the largest pool round you’ve ever seen.
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03/14/2023, 12:45pm CDT, By Bryan Wendell
Earlier this month in Columbus, Ohio, USA Fencing launched its Fencing for Everyone initiative, powered by Leon Paul. This new effort aims to make the sport of fencing more accessible by bringing it to cities across the United States through school programs and parks and recreation departments.
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03/14/2023, 11:45am CDT, By USA Fencing
Three new additions to the USA Fencing Membership and Development teams are designed to ensure we serve members better and help unlock new ways for people to financially support our movement.
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03/13/2023, 3:30pm CDT, By Rick Woelfel
A fencer’s record in competition is just one step in the process. Salmon’s evaluation of a potential recruit goes beyond what is on a bout sheet. Here’s a look at her winning formula.
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03/13/2023, 2:00pm CDT, By Bryan Wendell
During the meeting, which was held virtually, the Board discussed succession planning, Hall of Fame selection criteria, conflict of interest and whistleblower policies, the appointment of a Grievance and Disciplinary Committee and more.
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03/10/2023, 10:45am CST, By Bryan Wendell
USA Fencing is disappointed, frustrated and disturbed — though not all that surprised — at the outcome of today’s vote, wherein more than 60% of nations voted to allow fencers and officials from Russia and Belarus to return to international fencing competition.
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03/09/2023, 7:30pm CST, By Bryan Wendell
In a written address to the FIE (International Fencing Federation) expected to be read during the Congress, USA Fencing Treasurer Samuel Cheris outlines the reasons behind USA Fencing’s strong opposition.
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03/08/2023, 1:30pm CST, By Bryan Wendell
With the announcement of the Junior Women’s Epee, Junior Women’s Saber and Junior Men’s Foil squads, we now know the complete list of athletes who will compete at the 2023 Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships.
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03/08/2023, 10:15am CST, By Bryan Wendell
The U.S. Fencing Foundation is inviting all Veteran fencers — as well as anyone who supports this great community — to attend a reception and town hall during the April North American Cup in St. Louis.
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03/06/2023, 8:00pm CST, By Bryan Wendell
In the Cadet Women’s Saber finals on Monday, the Canadian asked her friend and fellow saber fencer to be her strip coach — a collaborative end to the 2023 Parafencing National Championships and March North American Cup, held in Fort Worth, Texas.
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