The New England Fencing Alliance (NEFA) is pleased to announce the 3nd Annual Women's Circuit in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and the American Cancer Society.
FENCE AGAINST BREAST CANCER
We hope that you will be able to participate in the 3nd Annual FENCE AGAINST BREAST CANCER events - a women’s competitive fencing circuit and taking place on October 3 in Arlington, Massachusetts. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is an impetus for this event as was our desire to create a unique forum for adult women to fence competitively, develop camaraderie with their peers, and to support the work of the American Cancer Society in its efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. Furthermore, these competitions will provide an opportunity for the sport of fencing to distinguish itself in promoting the health of fencers and all women by participating in an event that is 100% dedicated to charity. In this regard, as the demographics of recreational/competitive fencing evolve and change, so have the opportunities for fencing to grow and to contribute to society in this positive manner and example.
Last year was our second foray into hosting a dedicated charitable competition and we had terrific success! We are pleased to report that we more than met our fundraising goal by raising over $3000. to support the work of the American Cancer Society. The success of the FABC competitions was made possible by the participation of fencers from five states and who represented more than 10 fencing clubs.
Once again through the generous sponsorship of the Arlington Recreation Department, the New England Fencing Alliance, and individual donors the venue, food, beverages, and gifts for the competitors have been arranged. Of course, your donations will be greatly appreciated and 100% of all gifts raised from the events will be donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer/ACS.
For those of you who are not fencing, we encourage any support you can lend, either by cheering on the competitors, volunteering at the events or, perhaps, by participating in the “Strides Against Breast Cancer” 5- mile walk that will take place in Boston on Sunday, October 4th. You are most welcome to walk with the New England Fencing Alliance Team, or to create a team of your own.
Here are some details about the competitions:
SCHEDULE FOR COMPETITIONS (October 3):
9:00 - 10:00 Check-in and warm-up time – FOIL
10:00 - 10:30 Warm-up continues
10:30 - Foil Competition begins
12:00 - 1:00 Check-on and warm-up time – EPEE
1:00 - 1:30 Warm-up continues
1:30 - Epee Competition begins
The New England Fencing Alliance will provide a light breakfast to competitors and volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NEFA also will supply water, gatorade, and snacks throughout the day.
ELIGIBILITY: Women Age 30 + (for women born in 1979 or before)
FORMAT: One round of pools, 5-touch bouts with a 3-minute time limit.
100% advancing to DE of 15 touches. USFA rules will be followed.
Medals will be awarded to the top 8 competitors. In addition, certificates of participation will be presented to all competitors.
USFA Sanctioning: Unfortunately, these events are not sanctioned by the USFA. We attempted to get them sanctioned through the New England Division, USFA (NEUSFA). The NEUSFA Executive Committee voted not to sanction any Charitable Competitions.
By not being sanctioned, classifications cannot be awarded.
ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION: FREE!
Donations to Strides Against Breast Cancer/ACS are appreciated and will be accepted at the door, by mail, or online at
www.fencing1.com. Donations by check should be made to Strides Against Breast Cancer/American Cancer Society.
You can register at Askfred.
LOCATION:
OTTOSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
For more information about these events, please go to www.fencing1.com, email Coach Michael Tarascio at events@nefencing.com or call (978) 210-2711. 
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