New Season, New Georgia Division Points System

We hope that you all are enjoying your summer and are taking advantage of the many fencing camps that are being offered. Big changes are coming this upcoming season with the Georgia Division Points list. Some of you may be thinking “The Division has a Points List?” Yes, Georgia Division has a points list! Previously points could be earned by attending any local tournament hosted in Georgia (not including regional and national events). At the end of the season the top three fencers on the many lists would receive a recognition at the end of the year, either a trophy, plaque or certificate.

What’s New?

For the 2019-2020 season there will be certain tournaments designated as “points earners”. Some tournaments may offer more points than others and will be designated as “Grand Prix”. Only one tournament per club per season will be designated as a Points Tournament. Points Tournaments will be noted on the Division Calendar on the Division’s website, as well as on copies of the schedule that will be sent to each club showing the designations. There will also be a more formal recognition of the top three fencers in each category at the end of the season. (More to come about this. Stay Tuned!)

How will Points be Calculated?

As mentioned above there will be some tournaments where you can earn more points than others. There will be three types of tournaments, Regular, Grand Prix, and Championships. Clubs will choose which tournament will award points and the tournament type will be assigned by the Division.

Regular Points Tournament Grand Prix Tournament Championships

Place Points Place Points Place Points

1 32 1 48 1 80

2 26 2 39 2 65

3 20 3 30 3 50

Top 8 14 Top 8 21 Top 8 35

Top 16 8 Top 16 12 Top 16 20

Top 32 4 Top 32 6 Top 32 10

Top 64 2 Top 64 3 Top 64 5

65 and Up 1 65 and Up 1.5 65 and Up 2.5

How will Points be Awarded?

Points will be awarded to top 16 or top 40% (rounded up) whichever is greater. Points are only awarded for Division sanctioned tournaments. Only the following tournament categories will be eligible to earn points, Open, Div II, Div III, Y10 Y12 Y14, and Vet. There could be 10-15 tournaments per season at which fencers could earn points.

Upcoming Clinics in Georgia Division

July 28th - August 3rd The USFCA is holding their 2019 Coaches Academy in Rome Georgia. For additional information please view the event via AskFRED - https://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=43559

August 10th - Olympic Fencer’s Club is hosting a Referee Clinic with Rylan Delap. If you are interested in increasing your referee knowledge and rating, please consider attending. If you are interested in learning the basics of refereeing this clinic is also for you. If you are interested in attending or for more information please view the event via AskFRED - https://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=43898

Georgia Division: Summer Camps at Georgia Clubs

We're excited for the upcoming summer months — Summer Nationals, time outside and time to train hard for the 2018-2019 competitive season that kicks off in August. If you're planning on attending a summer camp, we wanted to offer a complete list of all of the fencing camps available. Find camps for all ages and skill levels here throughout the state of Georgia.

• Don't see your club's camps listed or see an error? Contact us and we'll add or fix! 
• Have any questions? Contact us or explore our Find a Club page to see locations.

Athletic Club Northeast:

• Foil Summer Camp (All Levels; All Ages) - June 4-8th @ Athletic Club Northeast in Atlanta 

• Foil Summer Camp (All Levels; All Ages) - June 11th-15th @ Athletic Club Northeast in Atlanta 

• Foil Summer Camp (All Levels; All Ages) - June 25th-29th @ Athletic Club Northeast in Atlanta

Atlanta Fencers' Club & Dunwoody Fencing Club:

• Pre-Season Fencing Camp (All Ages, All Skill Levels) - July 23-27th @ Atlanta Fencers' Club in East Point

iMasters Academy:

• Mini Musketeers (Beginner Level; 4-7 years old) - June 4-8th @ PRUMC Gym 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

• Pre-Nationals Epee Camp (Intermediate & Advanced; All Ages) - June 18-22nd @ iMasters Academy in Smyrna 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Beginner's Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - June 18-22nd @ Wesleyan Gym 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

• Beginner's Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - July 9-13th @ Westminster Gym 9:00 a.m.

• Mini Musketeers (Beginner Level; 4-7 years old) - July 16-20th @ Roswell Rec Center 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

• Beginner's Camp (Beginner Level; 8-12 years old) - July 16-20th @ Roswell Rec Center 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

• Beginner's Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - July 23-27th @ HIES Gym 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

• Mini Musketeers (Beginner Level; 4-7 years old) - July 30th- August 3rd @ PRUMC Gym 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nellya Fencers - 

• Beginner Saber Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - May 28th to June 1st @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Beginner Saber Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - June 4th to 8th @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Beginner Saber Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - June 11th to 15th @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Beginner Saber Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - June 16th to 20th @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Pre-Nationals Saber Camp - June 17th-23rd @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Beginner Saber Camp (Beginner Level; 6-14 years old) - June 23rd to 27th @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Pre-Season Saber Camp - June 17th-23rd @ Nellya Fencers in West Midtown; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Olympic Fencers Club:

• Pre-Nationals Epee Camp (Intermediate & Advanced; All Ages) - June 11th-18th @ Olympic Fencers Club 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alpharetta 

• Pre-Nationals Epee Camp (Intermediate & Advanced; All Ages) - June 18th-22nd @ Olympic Fencers Club 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alpharetta 

Premier Fencing Alliance - 

• Beginner/Intermediate Saber/Epee Camp (Beginner Level; 9-18 years old) - June 4th to 8th in Marietta (near the Big Chicken) @ Premier Fencing Alliance

• Jedi Camp (Beginner Level; 7-11 years old) - June 11th-15th in Marietta (near the Big Chicken) @ Premier Fencing Alliance 

• Pre-Nationals Saber/Epee Camp (Intermediate/Advanced; All Ages) - June 18th-22nd in Marietta (near the Big Chicken) @ Premier Fencing Alliance 

• Pre-Season Saber/Epee Camp (Intermediate/Advanced; All Ages)- July 9th-13th in Marietta (near the Big Chicken) @ Premier Fencing Alliance 

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Announcing the Division Championships & Referee Clinic April 14-15 in Marietta

The Georgia Division of U.S. Fencing is thrilled to announce the Division Championships & Referee Clinic April 14-15 in Marietta. Sponsored by the Georgia Division of USA Fencing, the Division Championships provide an exclusive tournament for Georgia’s Div. 1 fencers and an exclusive clinic for the Georgia fencing referee community.

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Information for Fencers 

Originally established years ago (when Division 1 fencers no longer qualified for Nationals through the Divisional Qualifiers), we’re excited to re-launch this exclusive tournament for Georgia’s highly-competitive Div. 1 fencers with an A, B or C rating. Mark your calendars with the details and read on for information about prizes.

• Tournament: Division Championships
• Date: April 14-15
• Location: Premier Fencing Alliance | 819 Pickens Industrial Dr N E #5 | Marietta, GA 30062
• Cost: A's fence FREE | B's fence for $10 | C's fence for $15

Prizes? We’ve got them. Winners will receive BF White FIE blades with German points for foil and epee, and a pair of blades for saber.

Trophies? We’re bringing those back too. Winners in each weapon will earn a Championship Cup to be presented to the champion’s club. Each trophy will be re-presented annually to the winners of each year’s championship — inscribed with the winner’s name, year and club.

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Sponsor a Trophy

The Champonship Cups will be special — which is why we’re offering the chance for clubs or fencers to sponsor a trophy. When you do that, you’ll be able to name the chamionship trophy after you, a club or someone who helped your fencing career, like the “JANE DOE WOMEN’S FOIL CUP”. You can sponsor a trophy anonymously or publicly for $80 per trophy, contact Dr. Rudy Volkmann at rvolk1@comcast.net for further information.

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Information for Referees 

In association with the Georgia Division Championship, we will offer a Georgia Division-sponsored referee clinic on the 14th and 15th at the same facility, with national and international clinician Mary Mahon running the show. Everyone is invited, of course, but we are trying to advance the ratings of many of our referees, so there is a sliding registration fee favoring those who already have their ratings and are trying to improve their standing.

(Savannah, GA) - Savannah College of Art & Design Seeks Full-time Fencing Coach

One of the Southeast's premier art schools, the Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking a full-time fencing coach to establish and develop an intercollegiate program at the school's Savannah campus. Located just under 4 hours from Atlanta, this former capital serves as one of Georgia's coastal gems and a tourism destination for the state. 

Notable graduates from SCAD work across creative industries in fields like fashion, animation and advertising, working for companies from Amazon to Apple. As the school grows and looks to expand its athletic programs, it's seeking a dynamic and creative candidate that can help build a truly compelling fencing program from the ground up. 

Responsibilities (from job posting):

In this role, you will maintain the reputation of both teams by teaching, coaching and providing skill advancement opportunities to team members. You will instruct student-athletes in strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competitions and analyze performance, as well as manage the teams’ budget and fundraising efforts.

As head coach, you will identify and recruit eligible student-athletes by engaging with current and prospective students. Through successful relations within the university community, you will preserve the positive opinion of SCAD athletics and SCAD fencing among students, faculty and other staff members.

Qualifications (from job posting):

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum of two years related experience
• Demonstrated commitment to student development

Application Instructions (from job posting):

http://scadjobs.scad.edu/postings/17227

Contact Information (from job posting):

Megan Alpaugh
Senior Staff Recruiter
Savannah College of Art and Design
malpaugh@scad.edu
912-525-5898