From info at helenafencing.org  Tue Sep 14 08:25:14 2010
From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing)
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:25:14 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] Beginning Foil Rescheduled
Message-ID: <4C8F85CA.7010308@helenafencing.org>

  Due to the lack of students, we have rescheduled the beginning foil 
class to start Oct 2.  Please get the word out.

Thanks, Tod

From info at helenafencing.org  Thu Sep 16 11:37:53 2010
From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:37:53 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] Change of schedule
Message-ID: <4C9255F1.8080104@helenafencing.org>

  With Basketball season approaching, we will be loosing the YMCA Gym 
for fencing practice.  We will have the aerobics room, but the only days 
available at Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 on.  I am still waiting to 
hear about Saturdays.

Stay tuned.

From info at helenafencing.org  Thu Sep 16 11:45:04 2010
From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:45:04 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] Fencing matches and knickers
Message-ID: <4C9257A0.7040503@helenafencing.org>

  I just received an email from the Missoula Fencing Club stating they 
are going to require full uniforms for competitors, including knickers.  
This is new for this year and has never been a requirement for novice 
fencers in this division.  Further, USFA rules do not specifically 
require knickers.

I have requested a clarification from the president of the Missoula club 
regarding this rule.  I would like to know if this is an issue for 
Helena fencers since the club does not own any knickers that we can loan 
out to members.

My personal feeling is that this is unnecessary for novice events and 
only serves to exclude new fencers from participating in events.  If you 
would like to express your own feelings about this, I invite you to 
directly contact the president of the Missoula club and let him know 
what you think.

Send email to University of Montana Fencing Club <grizfencing at gmail.com>

Fencing breeches can be purchased for about $30.

Tod

From info at helenafencing.org  Thu Sep 16 13:11:46 2010
From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:11:46 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] New Knicker requirements
Message-ID: <4C926BF2.4020507@helenafencing.org>

  I received the following from the president of the Missoula club re: 
knicker requirements.

"I'm sorry I was unclear as to the definition of "knickers". Long 
fencing pants will suffice, however, they must meet the 350 newtons rule 
for USFA tournaments as well as the rule that the Jacket must overlap 
the knickers/fencing pants by at least 10 cm when the fencer is in on guard.

The reason behind change is the fact that the liability insurance we 
receive from the USFA only covers fencers who are completely outfitted 
per USFA rules. If a fencer was to be injured while competing wearing 
sweatpants or jeans, they would not be covered. While I understand that 
this rule has not been enforced at local tournaments in the past, it was 
a clear point established at the referee clinic this past summer."

What this means:

The club will be working to acquire loaner knickers for members who wish 
to compete in matches.  For that reason, it is important that everyone 
make sure they pay their monthly equipment fee of $10.  We have been 
pretty lax about collecting this, but starting in Oct we will require 
that club members be current with their fees if they wish to use club 
equipment.  This fee dies not apply to club members who own all their 
own gear.

As always, we will work to accommodate those for whom the equipment fee 
is a hardship.  Contact me directly.

Thanks for understanding,

Tod


From sandrariff at msn.com  Thu Sep 16 13:54:16 2010
From: sandrariff at msn.com (Sandra Riff)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:54:16 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] (no subject)
Message-ID: <SNT126-DS325B3144E8F333A686BA2D57A0@phx.gbl>

you can remove me from the e-mail list. Thank you
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From sandrariff at msn.com  Fri Sep 17 07:44:09 2010
From: sandrariff at msn.com (Sandra Riff)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:44:09 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] (no subject)
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From info at helenafencing.org  Sun Sep 26 22:15:43 2010
From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing)
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:15:43 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] Missoula Match results
Message-ID: <4CA01A6F.30906@helenafencing.org>

  The results from the Missoula Fencing Match have been posted.

Congratulations to Robert Kirkland, who earned his 'E' rating in both 
foil and epee.

Here's how our fencers did:

Mixed epee:

1st Robert Kirkland
3rd Tod Glenn

Unrated Mixed Foil

1st Robert Kirkland
2nd Paul Taylor
4th William Lancette
5th Evangeline Lancette
7th Margaret Amundsen
8th Nicholas Lancette

Mixed Foil

5th Robert Kirkland
9th Tod Glenn
10th Margaret Amundsen


Details here: 
http://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=12018&FREDSID=8terbutgeneor87qdmgkrb4mb2


From info at helenafencing.org  Sun Sep 26 22:31:44 2010
From: info at helenafencing.org (Helena Fencing)
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:31:44 -0600
Subject: [Fencing] Missoula, 25 Oct
Message-ID: <4CA01E30.8060403@helenafencing.org>

  Just wanted to let everyone know.

There will be another fencing match in Missoula Oct 25.

There will be no unrated foil, but there will be an unrated epee event.  
The winner will earn their 'E' rating.

Tod