From noreply at askfred.net Fri May 1 11:35:25 2009 From: noreply at askfred.net (FRED Tournaments) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 10:35:25 -0700 Subject: [Fencing] FRED announces the Big Sky State Games Message-ID: <0d449d03381e98d55ca4fd73f77e00f3@askfred.net> FRED Announces the Big Sky State Games Calling all fencers from MT, SD, WY & ID! The Big Sky State Games are now open to fencers from adjacent states who don't have fencing in their state games! Come join us and try your had at becoming a REGIONAL champion! ------------------ Important Info: ------------------- Tournament: Big Sky State Games Date(s): 07/18/2009 Location: Heights Fitness (Powerhouse Gym) 1323 Main St Billings, MT 59105 You must also register with the Big Sky State Games to compete. Preregister by July, 6th and receive a BSSG T-shirt! Preregister online at: http://www.bigskygames.org/ BSSG registration also accepted at the venue the day of the event (without T-shirt). Fees: $15 for the first weapon. $5 for second weapon. Third weapon, no additional fee! Event | Date | Registration Closes Women's Epee*# | Sat 7/18 | 2:00 PM Unrated Women's Novice Foil* | Sat 7/18 | 11:00 AM Women's Foil*# | Sat 7/18 | 8:00 AM Women's Saber*# | Sat 7/18 | 11:30 AM Men's Epee*# | Sat 7/18 | 2:00 PM Unrated Men's Novice Foil* | Sat 7/18 | 11:00 AM Men's Foil*# | Sat 7/18 | 8:00 AM Men's Saber*# | Sat 7/18 | 11:30 AM * Fencing Commissioner reserves the right to combine divisions. If combined, medals will be awarded to top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in each event # USFA sanctioned event, USFA membership required. Preregister online at: http://fencing.teamusa.org/content/index/93 USFA registration also accepted at the venue the day of the event. Preregistration opens on 05/01/2009. Preregistration closes on 07/17/2009. Questions? Contact Commissioner, Matt Meismer (406) 671-3493 or director at bigskyfencing.com ------------------ To Preregister: ------------------ http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=8603 Preregistation closes on 07/17/2009 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=8603 More info: http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=8603 http://askfred.net/ Thanks for using FRED! Any problems, try http://support.askfred.net Thank-you for playing! From info at absolutefencinggear.com Fri May 1 15:03:40 2009 From: info at absolutefencinggear.com (Absolute Fencing Gear) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 17:03:40 -0400 Subject: [Fencing] From Absolute Fencing: May Special, FIE Weapon on Sale! 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URL: http://www.helenafencing.org/pipermail/fencing/attachments/20090501/0754a88a/attachment.html From info at helenafencing.org Tue May 5 11:58:14 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 11:58:14 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Fencing Videos Message-ID: Here's a great site for some competition video, including from the recent Portland NAC http://www.youtube.com/user/CyrusofChaos From info at helenafencing.org Tue May 5 12:04:59 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 12:04:59 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Fencing at the YMCA Message-ID: <232A008A-9D61-4BAA-8F37-25629F15073D@helenafencing.org> Greetings, As many of you know, the fencing club has entered into a partnership with the YMCA. They will be hosting the club, so we will have use of their facilities. Fencing at the YMCA will start June 9th, and will be Tues, Wed and Thurs in their gym from 6:00-8:00PM. There will be some changes in fees. YMCA members can participate in the club at no charge. There is a program fee for classes. The 8 week beginning foil class is $55 for YMCA members and $75 for non-members. Membership in the club will $30 per month. There is no membership fee if you are already paying the class fee. Please note that membership in the YMCA is only $35 per months for adults, $22 per month for students and $65 for a family membership, and this includes fencing and all other YMCA activities (that don't have a program fee). If you have any questions, please let me know. Tod From info at helenafencing.org Mon May 11 11:17:25 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 11:17:25 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Inventory Message-ID: <8DD8EC2C-C2A7-45EE-AACA-D6C953716231@helenafencing.org> We are going to be doing inventory of all gear before moving the club to the YMCA. We need all club gear turned in by May 20, 2009 for inventory. Gear will be available for use throug the end of may, but I need to do a full sight inventory of all equipment. Thanks, Tod From todg at cordite.com Mon May 11 13:52:22 2009 From: todg at cordite.com (Tod Glenn) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 13:52:22 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Reminder - Open Fencing Tonight Message-ID: <0CCC97EC-5CBF-4992-9FEE-9FD3C8EBE23C@cordite.com> We will host open fencing for the rest of May, as well as individualized instruction. Come to the PAL gym and fence with your classmates, or work on some techniques with our instructors. We will have electric gear set up for any who want to use it. Tod From info at helenafencing.org Thu May 14 08:16:10 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 08:16:10 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Important Reminder Message-ID: All club gear must be turned in by Wednesday, 20 May for inventory. We will have fencing at the PAL through June 3, but I need all gear in for accounting prior to moving to the YMCA. You can turn it in next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at Lincoln school from 6:00-8:00 PM. Thanks, Tod From info at helenafencing.org Sat May 16 09:06:10 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 09:06:10 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Fencing in the park Message-ID: <805AB91D-FBA3-4A9F-AE80-210B54DF08D9@helenafencing.org> If anyone is interested, we are going to be at Memorial part at the amphitheater today (Saturday, 16 May) at around 11AM for some outdoor fencing. Tod From cara at netentrust.com Mon May 18 08:58:47 2009 From: cara at netentrust.com (Cara O'Donnell) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 08:58:47 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Fencing] =?iso-8859-1?q?Ep=E9e_tonight?= Message-ID: <44591.206.127.114.149.1242658727.squirrel@mail.netentrust.com> We will be trying to hold the DE's (Direct Elimination) tonight for the match we started at the end of April. Those of you that participated in the seeding rounds will hopefully attend. If you did not participate in the seeding rounds, but would like to join in please show up before 6:30 so that we can fit you in. If those of you that fenced in the seeding round before don't show up tonight,(and we have enough people) we will carry on without you. If this happens I will keep track of how you placed in the seeding rounds and let you know. I would like to have all of you that originally participated show up, but as this is the date we agreed upon (if we have enough people) this is the date it will be held. Cara O'Donnell From info at helenafencing.org Mon May 18 13:44:02 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 13:44:02 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Reminder, Gear Turn In Message-ID: <009DFAFA-4017-41B2-B333-23C086F3C426@helenafencing.org> Just a reminder. All Club Gear must be turned in for inventory by Wednesday, 20 May 2009. We will still having fencing through the end of May and first week of June at PAL, but I need to catalog all club gear prior to moving to the YMCA. Tod From info at helenafencing.org Tue May 19 10:10:24 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 10:10:24 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Please, Turn in Gear Message-ID: <6517BDCD-E110-4918-B01A-2601906302F1@helenafencing.org> Just a reminder. All Club Gear must be turned in for inventory by Wednesday, 20 May 2009. We will still having fencing through the end of May and first week of June at PAL, but I need to catalog all club gear prior to moving to the YMCA. Tod From matt.meismer at kljeng.com Tue May 26 10:53:12 2009 From: matt.meismer at kljeng.com (Matt Meismer) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 10:53:12 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] state games Message-ID: <002a01c9de22$75624a80$6026df80$@meismer@kljeng.com> Hi all If you do not know by know Mariel Zagunis, a Two-time Olympic gold medalist in sabre is going to light the torch at the opening ceremonies The state games are having a press conference on Friday July 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the basement of the First Interstate bank This will be the only time that we can meet Mariel. All fencers are welcome to came and talk to her Also the games would like to have some sort of demonstration at the opening ceremonies and maybe have us help light the torch Matt Meismer Survey Group Kadrmas Lee & Jackson Billings Montana Phone:(406) 245-5499 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.helenafencing.org/pipermail/fencing/attachments/20090526/201a6dd6/attachment.html From info at helenafencing.org Tue May 26 15:52:52 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 15:52:52 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Fencing May 26-June 3 Message-ID: <78148C1D-453E-4B46-ABF8-7E04C3DDED02@helenafencing.org> We will have free fencing May 26,27 and June 1-3 at PAL. June 3 will be our last day. We need all equipment returned this week unless you have been told otherwise. We will have gear for use for the rest of the month, but it needs to be returned at the end of practice each night Starting June 9th, we will meet at the YMCA Tues, Wed and Thurs from 6-8PM. There will be a beginning foil class Tues and Thursday. Anyone else is welcome to come and practice. Thanks, Tod From info at helenafencing.org Fri May 29 10:14:59 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 10:14:59 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Governor's cup Message-ID: We are going to have a table for the Governor's Cup wellness fair on Friday, June 5th on the walking mall by the Parrot. We will be there from 5-8PM. We will be handing out information, displaying fencing equipment, answering questions and giving demos. If you would like to help out, drop by and bring your gear. We'll have masks, jackets and weapons for anyone who wants to fence. Tod From info at helenafencing.org Fri May 29 17:16:19 2009 From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 17:16:19 -0600 Subject: [Fencing] Fencing in the park, May 30 Message-ID: We will be at memorial park from 10-12 Saturday morning, May 30 if anyone wants to drop by. Tod