USFA - WI News

Kate Cavanaugh Fundraiser a huge success!!

Our own Kate Cavanaugh has been selected to compete in the 18th Maccabiah Games. Held every four years, the Maccabiah Games are often refered to as the "Jewish Olympics."

Well, fencers in our division really stepped up to help Kate. Joe Beibel of the Milwaukee Sport Fencing Academy organized a tournament as a fundraiser. The venue was donated. The food was donated, The directing was donated and the entry fees were donated. Also, fencers and supporters from across the state sent in contributions to help Kate cover expenses.

When the dust settled, Joe was able to present Kate with a check for $1020. Go get 'em Kate!!


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Left to right: Maestro Anthony Gillham (Kate's Coach), Kate Cavanaugh and Joe Beibel.









Wisconsin Divison Annual Meeting



The 2009 Wisconsin Division Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday June 27 @ 1:30 PM at the Milwaukee Sport Fencing Academy, 247 S. Water Street Milwaukee WI 53204,

https://www.milwaukeesportfencing.com/
 

There is a Youth tournament on the morning of the 27th, so bring your kids for the fencing and stay for the meeting.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mike

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United States Association of College Fencing Clubs

 

2009 National Fencing Championships



April 4 & 5, 2009 at the Wisconsin Dells Center

 

Host team: University of Wisconsin - Madison Fencing Team

Prevot D'Armes Michael Garrison, Head Coach

 

The 2009 USACFC National Championships is the largest collegiate fencing competition in the world. 32 teams and over 600 fencers from across the nation will converge on the Dells Center for two days of fencing.

 

Apart from the spotty Olympic coverage on TV, have you ever seen real fencing? Well, this is your chance. Fencing will start at 8:00 AM both days and end ~6:00 PM, so come anytime.

 

Parking and admission are free!

 

Wisconsin Dells Center :: 2100 River Road :: Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Questions? Contact Coach Garrison 



Div. 2, 3, U16 and Y14 qualifiers on Sunday March 22, 2009

Hello all,
The Wisconsin Division will hold its 2009 Div. 2 & 3, U16, Y14 qualifiers on Sunday March 22, 2009 at the Milwaukee Sport Fencing Academy, Milwaukee, WI.

Even if you don't plan on fencing at the Summer National the division qualifiers is a great tournament.

Exact starting times for each weapon will be posted on AskFred very soon.

Mark your calendar for 3/22/09 and we'll see you in Milwaukee.

Any questions??? Just click on my name below and send me an e-mail.

Mike Garrison
USFA Wisconsin Division Chairman


Alexander Shilakis takes JV gold!!!

A richly deserved congratulations to Alexander Shilakis for winning the gold medal at the 2009 Great Lakes Junior Varsity Championship this past Saturday in Woodstock, IL. Alexander joined 44 other JV foilists in the competition. If you've not seen Alexander in a while, you're in for a surprise. He's about 6 inches taller and MUCH faster. As always, Alexander is the perfect gentleman and sportsman. Wisconsin fencing is proud to have such a fine young man in our ranks. Well done Alexander!

Mike Garrison
WI Division Chairman


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