The Swordfish Challenge
Registration closes October 8, 2023
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The Swordfish Challenge Tourney Join us for the FIRST Swordfish Challenge 2023! Tournament fee $35. Addt'l event fee $20. Register online, check-in at front desk 30min before each event. See More Info
Join us for the first Swordfish Challenge 2023 (Saber and épée tournament)
The Swordfish Challenge will be held at the The Elks Lodge #1676 @ South Miami. Come try to win a 'slice' of swordfish!
Épée Events:
- 9AM | Youth 8 (Mixed) *Born 2015–2016*
- 9AM | Youth 10 (Mixed) *Born 2013-2016*
- 11AM | Youth 12 (Mixed) *Born 2011-2014*
- 11AM | Cadet U16 (Mixed) *Born 2009-2012*
- 1PM | Senior (Mixed) *Born 2010 or earlier*
- 3PM | Veteran (Mixed, Combined) - *Born 1984 or earlier*
Saber Events:
- 9AM | Youth 8/10 (Mixed, Combined)
- 11AM | Cadet U16 (Mixed)
- 1PM | Senior (Mixed)
- 2PM | Senior (Women)
- 3PM | Senior Vet (Mixed, Combined)
Grand Prize: The winners of each event will be awarded with a fresh slice of Swordfish!
*Medals will be awarded to fencers who finish first, second, and tied for third. Grand prize will go to the first place finisher.
**Individual events with less than 6 may be combined with another age category. For example, if Y8 has 5 fencers, and Y10 has 5, this may result in a Y8/Y10 combined event.
Where is the tournament?
The Elks Lodge #1676, at the South Miami location
Address: 6304 SW 78th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Plenty of free on-site parking
Access through back of Elks Lodge (South parking lot side)
Please follow signage
When is the tournament?
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 from 9am to close of last event.
- See above for individual event times, or via 'Who's Coming' page.
Who is running the tournament?
Jeff Davis (Owner, Davis Fencing Academy of Miami and head coach at True North Classical Academy)
Coach Davis is the founder of DFAM, which opened its doors on November 5th, 2022. In less than a year, Jeff has introduced the sport of fencing to hundreds of new students, started multiple afterschool programs, and spearheaded a program through the City of Miami Beach. Through Jeff's efforts, DFAM is now in the top three clubs in Florida for registered fencers. He competes primarily in épée, and recently qualified for Div1 Nationals. Jeff is currently a USFCA-certified Prevot of épée, Moniteur of foil, and working on his Masters-level education.
https://www.davisfencingmiami.com/
Dorothy Contiguglia-Akcan MD, MPH (President, The Miami Fencing Club)
As a long-time member-turned President of MFC, Dorothy has successfully revamped and modernized the Miami Fencing Club. Through countless tireless hours, she has reorganized the class programming, hired professional coaches, and revitalized the competitive spirit of the MFC team. Dorothy is a competitive saber fencer, and when she is not busy leading the club, you can find her each week training on the piste.
What else should I know for this event?
Fencing, like many martial arts, is built on the principle of Respect. Be respectful to organizers, facilities, and participants, and you will be welcomed at this event and future events.
Organizers will follow Rules of Conduct in alignment with USA Fencing policies. Anti-sporting behavior, and offenses against sportsmanship, will be awarded Warning and Black cards, respectively. This applies to ALL in attendance, participants, coaches, and spectators alike.
Anyone in attendance at a Florida fencing event is expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. This applies to fencers, parents, coaches, spectators, referees, and everyone else.
Weapons testing and equipment check will be conducted by directors at the strip (pre-bout) per USA Fencing Rulebook guidelines.
Payments: We will be accepting payment for tournament events through the new AskFRED payment system (i.e. Stripe), as well as cash, check, and Zelle.
For specific questions about épée events, please contact Coach Jeff Davis for at jeffdavisfencing@outlook.com, or by phone at (305) 748-0700. For questions about saber events, please reach Dorothy C. at president@miamifencing.club, or by phone at (305) 328-8528.
The Swordfish Challenge is an officially sanctioned USFA tournament. An active, Access or Competitive USA Fencing membership will be required to compete in any of the events.
Thank you for supporting the growth of the sport of Olympic fencing for all ages in South Florida. If you would like to know how to get more involved, get a hold of us in person or at the contact above.
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