Swordfish Challenge ⚔️🐟
Registration closes October 25, 2024
Accepts Payments Online
Join us for the 2024 Swordfish Challenge Tourney! First event $45. Additional events $25 each. $65 WALK-IN. Register & pay via AskFRED. Check-in at front desk 30min before each event.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Swordfish Challenge 2024 (Épée only tournament)
The Swordfish Challenge will be held at the Davis Fencing Academy of Miami (8080 SW 81st Dr, Miami, FL 33143). Come try to win a 'slice' of swordfish!
Épée Events:
- 9AM | Youth 8 (Mixed)
- 9AM | Cadet + Junior (Mixed, Combined)
- 11AM | Youth 10 (Mixed)
- 11AM | Senior Women's
- 1PM | Youth 12 (Mixed)
- 1PM | Senior (Mixed)
- 3PM | Youth 14 (Mixed)
- 3PM | Veteran (Mixed, Combined)
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?
Davis Fencing Academy of Miami
Address: 8080 SW 81st Dr, Miami FL 33143
We are in the Kings Creek Shopping Plaza.
Plenty of free on-site parking
When is the tournament?
Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 9am to close of last event.
- See above for individual event times, or via 'Who's Coming' page.
Tournament Fees & Payment
1st event $45. Additional event(s) $25 with online registration & payment. Walk-in Registrations $65.
We will be accepting payment for tournament events through the new AskFRED payment system (i.e. Stripe). No refunds.
Issues with AskFRED? Contact us at 305-748-0700
Who is running the tournament?
Jeff Davis (Owner and Head Coach, Davis Fencing Academy of Miami)
Coach Davis is the founder of Davis Fencing Academy of Miami (DFAM), which opened its doors on November 5th, 2022. Since opening, Davis Fencing Academy has introduced the sport of fencing to hundreds of new students, started multiple afterschool programs, spearheaded a program through the City of Miami Beach, and opened its own dedicated fencing facility with 6 Olympic-length electric strips. Under Jeff's leadership, DFAM is now among the top clubs in Florida for registered fencers. He competes primarily in épée. Jeff is currently a USFCA-certified Prevot of épée, Moniteur of foil, and working on his Masters-level education.
https://www.davisfencingmiami.com/
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.
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.
Contact Us
For specific questions, please contact Coach Jeff Davis for at jeff@davisfencingmiami.com or by phone at (305) 748-0700.
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