DMFC's Sisterhood of Steel(3 weapon)

In celebration of women’s history month, we are thrilled to host DMFC’s first ever 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 newly added "Iron Woman" competition and win a prize!

Senior events are all USAF sanctioned. All youth events are un-sanctioned.

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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

(Times are close of registration; fencing will begin shortly thereafter.)

(Note Y10 and Y12 W Foil may be combined if there’s a lack of signups.)

Saturday March 8th, 2025

Check back as this list may change....

- Unsanctioned Y12 Women’s Foil ----------------------- 10:00am ------ born in 2012-2015

- Unsanctioned Y10 Women’s Foil -------- 10:30am ------ born in 2014-2017

- Senior Women’s Foil -- 12:00pm ------ born in 2011 or older

- Unsanctioned Y12 Women’s Epee -------- 1:30pm ------ born in 2012-2015

- Senior Women’s Epee -------------------- 2:00pm ------ born in 2011 or older

- Senior Women’s Saber --------------------- 4:00pm ------ born in 2011 or older

- Unsanctioned Y12 Women’s Saber ------------------------ 5:00pm ------ born in 2012-2015

(Note revised birth years in eligibility column)

https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility

Preregistration opens on 12/23/2024.

Preregistration closes on 03/08/2025.

LOCATION:

WDM Christian Church

4501 Mills Civic Parkway

West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

There is plenty of parking around the building.

TOURNAMENT & EVENT FEES:

Pre-registration & 1st event is $30 Each additional event $10, Day of Event registration fee +$5. Cash or checks, please-- no cards.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

AskFred registration deadline March 7th, 2025 at noon (Pay day of event)

Medals for 1st, 2nd, two 3rd placements(Special first place prize as well)

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 Coordinators: Mercedes Janecek, Jon Greising, and Abigail Freed

Email: dmfcfoil@gmail.com dmfcpresident@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.