DMFC's 2nd annual Sisterhood of Steel(3 weapon)
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Registration closes March 7, 2026 — in about about 1 month
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Join us for DMFC's Sisterhood of Steel!
Welcome to Des Moines Fencing Club's Sisterhood of Steel event!
In celebration of women’s history month, we are thrilled to host DMFC’s 2nd annual women’s (senior and youth) 3 weapon tournament! We hope to honor not only the rich history of women in fencing, but also the strength of women in our community and encourage girls to fence!
Fence all three senior events to compete in our "Iron Woman" competition and win a prize!
USA Fencing Access or Competitive memberships will be required for all sanctioned events. All events will be conducted according to the current USA Fencing rules. All equipment and behavior must meet the requirements laid down by these rules. We will be checking all masks and gloves.
We need referees, if you available to referee please e-mail the Event Coordinator listed at the bottom of the page. All referees will be compensated @ $25 per event, plus free registration to participate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
(Times are close of registration; fencing will begin shortly thereafter.)
Saturday March 7th, 2026
Unsanctioned Y12 Women's Foil(born 2013-2016) ----- 10:00am CST
Senior Women's Foil ----- 12:00pm CST
Unsanctioned Y12 Women's epee(born 2013-2016) ----- 1:00pm CST
Senior Women's Epee ----- 2:00pm CST
Women's Saber ----- 4:00pm CST
Unsanctioned Y12 Women's saber(born 2013-2016 ----- 5:00pm CST
https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility
Preregistration opens on 09/17/2026.
Preregistration closes on 3/7/2026.
LOCATION:
West Des Moines Christian Church
4501 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
There is plenty of parking in front of the building.
TOURNAMENT & EVENT FEES:
Payment is taken at the event.
Pre-registration is $30
Each additional event $10
Day of Event registration fee +$5
Cash or checks, please
We do not accept credit, Venmo, PayPal, etc. at this time
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Medals for 1st, 2nd, two 3rd placements
USFA access or competitive membership will be required for all sanctioned events
Please bring proof of current membership in the USFA
All USFA rules will be enforced.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact us through AskFRED with any questions related to the event.
TOURNAMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Event Coordinator: Abbey Freed
Phone:
Email: dmfcfoil@gmail.com
MORE ABOUT DES MOINES FENCING CLUB:
Website http://www.desmoinesfencingclub.org/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DesMoinesFencingClub
Please note: this is not a regional or national
qualifying event. Regional and National Points will not be awarded, and this
tournament is not a part of any qualifying path.
This event is still work in
progress and times may change. Please check back before the day of the event.