Cumberland D'Escrime Spring Challenge

Attention Fencers!- On March 21, 2020 the Cumberland D’Escrime and Nashville Community Education invite you to join us for the Cumberland d’Escrime Spring Challenge tournament. We will be holding competitions in open mixed Epee and Foil and Div. III mixed Epee. Events scheduled: Senior Open Mixed Epee: 10:00 am Senior Div. III Mixed Epee: 1:00 pm Senior Open Mixed Foil: 4:00 pm Doors open at 9:00 a.m. (all times Central Standard Time) Times listed are for close of registration. Events begin 15 minutes after close of registration. Please preregister at AskFRED Preregistration closes on 03/20/2020 Cost: (with pre-registration) $20 registration fee + $10 per event (without pre-registration i.e. paying at the door) $25 for registration fee + $10 per event Location: The Cohn School (Nashville Community Education) 4805 Park Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 Cumberland D’Escrime (www.cdefencing.org) has been partnered with the Nashville Community Education program for over 25 years, providing a publically available fencing opportunity for those new to the sport and a place to practice for those with more experience. Our goal has been to offer a low cost introduction to the sport of fencing as well as a friendly environment to hone one’s skill. Nashville Community Education is a department of the Metro Nashville Government and offers a wide array of affordable classes taught by community members passionate about sharing their skills. Class topics include art, cooking, languages, finance and legal issues, fitness, music, and so much more. Over 190 different classes are offered with most being offered at The Cohn School. But some classes are offered at three other locations in the Nashville area. Whether you're seeking an opportunity to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, share your passion or meet new people in a relaxed environment, NCE welcomes you to join us in class! Check out NCE at www.nashville.gov/ce. Membership requirements: - USFA membership is required and all events will be run according to USFA rules and regulations. This means complete uniforms with plastrons, knickers and long socks. Fencers will not be permitted to compete without proof of membership in the form of valid USFA cards or letters of good standing from the USFA, or without a completed membership application and payment. Membership applications will be available at the tournament. - Please note that this is a Senior tournament and as such there are certain age restrictions in keeping with USFA regulations. All fencers competing should have a birth year of 2006 or earlier. - Ratings will be awarded as appropriate for each event. Awards will be given for first through third place in each event as well as for the top three placing women in each event. Questions? Contact Donovan Grimwood at 615-613-2034 (email at arymetore@hotmail.com).