We have begun 2012 with a great start.   Our beginners and competitors are working hard to get ready for fencing competitions.  We wish to congratulate all our fencers who have made the jump to competitive fencing.

We made a great showing at the recent Allez 2012 tournament hosted by our friends at the Hollywood Fencing Club.  In open foil, an A2 event, Raul Perojo finished sixth.  Duncan Stoner and Oscar Rieveling put in a great performance.   Shannon Frede and Jacobus Engelbrecht from the University of Miami made a great effort for the Hurricanes.

The Y14 field was tough, but Mateo Acosta, Victoria Gonzlaez, and Jordan Getchell fought valiantly.

Gulio Torrens took Bronze in the Y10 event.   Solange Acosta and Luke Getchell fought well.

In sabre, Sam Tate took Silver, Matthew Marrero took Bronze, and PJ Arana showed that he could fight with the best of the field.   Congratulations to all our champions for a job well done.   You can see all the results on askFRED.net.

It has been a busy month at the Miami Fencing Club.  Our competitive team did well at the Miami Lakes Fencing Club tournament.   We have a great new group of intermediate fencers in South Miami, and one of our Wednesday epee fencers won a great honor.

At the recent Miami Lakes Fencing Club tournament Sam Tate, Matt Marrero,  and PJ Arana made a great showing on the sabre strip.  From the University of Miami Fencing Club, Shannon Frede and Gabriella Tosado put in a great showing.  Way to go!

Saber Winners December 3, 2011

Matt Marrero and Sam Tate take medals in Sabre

Ospitalita Italiana Award

Armando Alfano, one of our epee fencers at our Wednesday night club is also the proprietor of Soya e Pomodoro, a great Italian Restaurant in downtown Miami.   Recently, Armando’s restaurant won a prestigious award from the Italian Government as one of the ten best Italian restaurants in Miami-Dade County for 2010.  Congratulations Armando.   Go to Soya e Pomodoro for a great meal in a unique setting.  Great live music too!

We have a great new group of intermediate fencers now in South Miami.  They will be ready to compete in 2012 so watch for all of them on the strip soon.

South Miami Intermediate Fencers

We are in session in South Miami until December 15, 2011.  Then a break until Jan. 3, 2012.  We will resume classes in Miami Dade College on Jan. 7, 2012, in Pinecrest on Jan. 9, 2012 and at Alliance Francaise on Jan. 11, 2012.

Our Autumn in Miami tournament for 2011 was a great success.  Thanks to everyone who participated.   Our fencers, officials, and support staff all did a great job.    The results are now posted on askFRED.net.   Please remember that askFRED results are not official.  All results, including rating changes, must be reviewed by the USFA.  Thank you for supporting fencing in South Florida.

We hope to see all of you at our next Miami Fencing Club event, the Arnold Mercado Memorial, March 3 & 4, 2012.  There are plenty of great fencing events coming up soon so check with your Club and askFRED.