tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84946787855612439992008-05-10T18:40:56.519-05:00Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-21679307465558855572008-05-10T18:16:00.002-05:002008-05-10T18:40:56.550-05:00USFA members will soon receive ballots in the mail for the upcoming national officer elections. All USFA members of age 18 and over can vote in the elections.<br /><br />This year we have two slates from which to choose: the slate nominated by the USFA's nominating committee, and a challenger slate running collectively under the label "US Fencers for Change".<br /><br />I'm not endorsing either slate here. However, if DMFC members have questions about the candidates, I wanted to make sure we have information available to help them cast an informed vote. <br /><br />USFA Nominating Committee slate: I'd hoped to put links to information about this slate, but the only item I could find was <a href="http://www.fencing.net/news/us-fencing/new-slate-of-usfa-officers-put-forward.html">this article on Fencing.Net from last December</a> announcing the nominees. Two of the nominees are good folks who have been of great service to the Des Moines Fencing Club in the past.<br /><br />US Fencers for Change slate: This slate's <a href="http://usfencersforchange.com/">website</a> gives the candidate biographies and platform.<br /><br />Ballots were supposed to have been mailed on May 7, so we ought to be getting them in the mail soon. Study the slates, ask questions, and cast your vote.<br /><br />~ R. J. LeschDes Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-71439960613109025892008-03-27T12:14:00.004-05:002008-03-31T12:50:42.566-05:00<span style="color:#ffffcc;">There is some fencing gear currently available for sale. Please see Jennifer at club if you are interested in either of these items or email her at jlsemon@mchsi.com<br /><br /><strong>Dry foil, size 5.</strong> Great for practice! Hardly used! Originally purchased from American Fencers' Supply. German grip. Can be purchased new for $38 plus shipping, asking $25.<br /><br /><strong>Dry epee, size 5.</strong> Great for practice! Hardly used! Also purchased from American Fencers' Supply. German grip. Can be purchased new for $54 plus shipping. Asking $35.<br /><br />I purchased these dry weapons just before starting to fence at a club that only practiced on electric strips and just have never switched back to them. Dry weapons are great for practice so you don't wear out the wires, tips or blades on your electric weapons.<br /><br />If you have gear you would like to part with, please provide us with the information and we will make periodic posts to the blog.</span>Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-29120132516970618682008-03-14T17:03:00.001-05:002008-03-14T17:04:25.325-05:00Monday night (3/17) we're going to take some club photos between 7:45 and 8:15. Please wear your whites for the photos! Dawn will be doing the honors for us. The youth will do photos after classes and the adults before classes begin.<br /><br />Hope to see everyone there!Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-61964269914673482402008-03-10T08:04:00.004-05:002008-03-11T11:40:41.294-05:00After four days of fencing at the NAC E in Rosemont, Illinois, here are the results for DMFC's fine cadre of fencers:<br /><br />Friday:<br /> Division III men's sabre: R. J. Lesch, 43 of 88; Preston Kirkpatrick, 50 of 88.<br /><br />Saturday:<br /> Division II men's sabre: Preston Kirkpatrick, 44 of 115<br /> Division II women's epee: Sydney Royal, 82 of 114; Jennifer Semon, 83 of 114.<br /> Division III women's foil: Bethany Dorin, 66 of 110; Dawn Tigas, 89 of 110.<br /><br />Sunday:<br /> Division II men's epee: Jim Musgrave, 20 of 119<br /> Veterans men's sabre: R. J. Lesch, 19 of 49<br /><br />Monday:<br /> Division II men's foil: David Bell, 27 of 118; Jim Musgrave, 42 of 118.<br /><br />Full results are available on the USFA website (www.usfencing.org).<br /><br />Overall, I felt that we all fenced at or near the best of our abilities and handled ourselves well. I'll have some more specific comments later, and I hope the other fencers will add theirs. I also thought this was a well-run NAC.<br /><br />~ R. J.Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-22389702907548809782008-03-05T19:57:00.009-06:002008-03-05T20:01:14.730-06:00<span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Just a reminder that there will be no fencing from 7-8pm on Thursday, March 6th. There will be open fencing from 8-10pm that day. This is because most of the coaching staff will be in Rosemont, Illinois for the NAC. Wish us luck and we'll see you next week!</span>The Lady Riposterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562871337381233614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-79160040624274443042008-02-27T22:42:00.003-06:002008-02-27T22:46:16.070-06:00Eight fencers from the Des Moines Fencing Club will fence in the North America Cup tournament in Rosemont, Illinois, from March 7-10, 2008. This is double our previous best for a NAC.<br /><br />Granted the location has a lot to do with so many of us going. It still shows how far we've come as a club.<br /><br />The Iowa Division is sending fourteen fencers in all, which has to be a record for the division.<br /><br />~ R. J.Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-89357183463221300192008-02-03T18:53:00.000-06:002008-02-03T19:12:48.725-06:00The ISU F.R.O.S.T.Y. Open was held on Saturday (2/2) at ISU. Congratulations to the Des Moines and Johnston fencers who participated. Our clubs posted some excellent results:<br /><br />Mixed Foil:<br /><br />2nd Jim Musgrave<br />6th Larry Stevens<br />6th Mark Walter<br /><br />Mixed Epee:<br /><br />3rd Ethan Nutter<br />5th Kevin Sullivan<br />8th Kevin Powell<br />12th Eric Everett<br /><br />Mixed Saber:<br /><br />3rd Preston Kirkpatrick<br />3rd RJ Lesch<br />12th Nile Engelhardt<br />13th Allison Crawford<br />15th Dawn Tigas<br />18th Samantha Crawford<br /><br />Well done, everyone!<br /><br />SteveDes Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-50643543950740698202008-01-30T21:44:00.000-06:002008-01-30T21:52:29.989-06:00<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">There are some great tournaments coming up for both youth and adults!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The following is just a partial list. Many more tournaments are shown on AskFred.net</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Ironman Epee, February 10th (St. Paul, MN, epee only)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Iowa Divisionals, February 23rd (Des Moines, IA - Events TBD)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Aramis Youth Tournament, March 9th (St. Paul, MN)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Minnesota Open, March 15-16th (St. Paul, MN)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Hawkeye Novice, March 29th (Iowa City, IA)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Midwest Sectionals, April 12-13th (St. Paul, MN - Adult and Y12 Events)</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Capitol City RYC, April 12-13th (Lincoln, NE)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you are interested in any of these tournaments, please let the coaching staff know. We may be able to have a coach there to work with you. In particular, we are hoping to have coaches available at both Midwest Sectionals and the RYC in Lincoln.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">~ Jennifer ~</span><br /><br /></span>Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-32728129873232906562008-01-30T21:34:00.000-06:002008-01-30T21:35:29.072-06:00The Des Moines Fencing Club will not be holding practice on President's Day (2/18) due to the building being closed. <br /><br />SteveDes Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-39667848826291473802008-01-28T14:46:00.000-06:002008-01-28T14:48:52.282-06:00<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Congratulations to the Des Moines Fencing Club members who took part in the Icicle Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska this weekend. We had some great results!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Special congratulations go to Ben Dorin, who earned his E2008, and Preston Kirkpatrick, who earned his D2008.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Great job, Des Moines fencers!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Mixed Epee<br />Jennifer Semon – 30th<br />Sydney Royal – 34th<br /><br />Mixed Foil<br />Jim Musgrave – 9th<br />Bethany Dorin – 10th<br />Ben Dorin – 11th (earned his E2008)<br />Dawn Tigas – 32nd<br /><br />Mixed Sabre<br />Preston Kirkpatrick – 3rd (earned his D2008)<br />RJ Lesch – 9th<br />Allison Crawford – 15th<br />Dawn Tigas – 17th<br /><br />Women’s Epee<br />Jennifer Semon – 6th<br />Sydney Royal – 7th<br /><br />Women’s Foil<br />Bethany Dorin – 2nd<br />Dawn Tigas – 14th<br /><br />Women’s Sabre<br />Dawn Tigas – 3rd</span>Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494678785561243999.post-17993421653236372662008-01-28T13:39:00.000-06:002008-01-28T13:41:38.505-06:00<span style="font-family: verdana;">We've decided to try something new! We now have a Des Moines Fencing Club Blog! The board members and coaches will be using this blog to post interesting links, tips, articles, tournament announcements, results, just about anything you can think of!<br /><br />Help us get started! Tell us what you want to see!<br /><br />If you have any questions, as always, you can email the club at dmfc@mchsi.com!<br /></span>Des Moines Fencing Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767325305487784451noreply@blogger.com