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Instructional Fencing is designed for students who are interested in learning the sport of fencing.  This class will teach the basic fundamentals of fencing and will prepare participants for a competition atmosphere.  Participant will be provided with the proper fencing gear but should arrive to class in comfortable clothing that they can freely move in.   This is a great opportunity for Cheshire students interested in learning about fencing particularly if you’re interested in joining the high school fencing club!

This contest is open to any registered for the 2010 Tournament of Heroes.  You can sign up at: http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=11384

Tournament of Heroes Math Test 2010

A good time, good job by all those who participated, and of course very good chili!

Thanks to all the parents who helped to make this event as successful as it was; special thanks to:  Laurie Franklin, Kim O’Donnell, Jim Poling, John Minardi, Gisel Mongillo, and Karen Brisken.

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Thanks again, everyone!

Coach Scott

As of the beginning of last season, the FIE has begun requiring foil fencers to wear a special mask with several inches of lame material sewn to the lower edge, thus making the valid target extend up to the prominences of the clavicles, as required by the FIE rules (Seniors – 2008-09; Juniors 2009-10).

The new FIE approved mask cannot currently be retrofitted or repaired, and will be fairly expensive. Further, there is no indication that these masks will not be subject to grounding of the mesh to the valid target, causing valid lights on the non-conductive bib and mesh.

Within the USFA there also appears to be concern with the safety issue of focusing our athlete’s attention on the relatively sensitive neck and throat area.

The High Performance Director has not seen a change in offensive or defensive coaching methodology because of the additional target area.

After evaluating this mask in international competition last season, the Rules Committee of the FOC has determined that there has been minimal impact on fencing bouts with the addition of this extended target. In entire World Cup competitions, very few points were scored on this area.

Given the expense that would be required of our already taxed athletes (and their families), the relatively limited impact on scoring, and no change in the fencers’ tactics, it is the recommendation of the FOC that the USFA not adopt the FIE rule requiring lame material on the foil bib.

Sincerely,

Bill Oliver
Chair, FOC Rules Committee

Sam Cheris
Chair, FOC

http://www.fencingofficials.org/