Sport of Fencing
- Fencing, the art of swordsmanship, has been practiced for centuries. Early on, it involved deadly combat or the notorious "duel." Now, it is a quest for Olympic gold.
- Fencing is the ultimate mind-body sport. The complex nature of fencing has led some to refer to it as "physical chess." It develops speed, agility, balance and intelligence -- its participants must make split-second decisions and take immediate actions. Yet, it is a sport that can be enjoyed by a vast array of enthusiasts -- regardless of gender, age or even body type. Furthermore, both full-bodied and the physically disabled can participate!
- Whether you want to sword-play for fun, aspire to become an advanced or Olympic fencer, or simply develop a taste for the sport, the Kentucky Division has a number of clubs to advance the traditions of fencing.
- The Kentucky Division serves a diverse community that encompasses a wide range of ages, fencing abilities, socio-economic levels and beliefs, but we all share a common love of fencing and desire to promote the sport as part of the United States Fencing Association (USFA).
KY Division Competitions
- The following provides Kentucky Division Fencing competitions for the 2008-2009 season. Additional information and pre-registration for all Kentucky Division events can be found at www.askfred.net.
Ky Div Summer National Warmup 2009- Jun 13, 2009
Halloween Open- Oct 30, 2009
Ky Div Bourbon Open - Sectional Event- Nov 14, 2009
KY Division SYC- Dec 11-13, 2009
Ky Div New Years Open/ JO Qualifier 2009- Jan 2, 2010
Ky Div Derby Open/Summer National Qualifier- May 8, 2010
Great Lakes Section Competitions
- The Kentucky Division is part of the Great Lakes Section. In addition to Kentucky, the Great Lakes Section includes: Indiana, Michigan & Ohio. A complete list of Great Lakes events can be found at www.askfred.net.
USFA Tournament Calendar
- 2009-2010 National Tournament Schedule
Printable National Tournament Dates and Deadlines Schedule [PDF].
For more information, please visit www.usfencing.org.KY Officers
- The KY Division Officers for 2007-2010 are:
o President: Patrick T. Kelly
o Vice President: Marcia Pierce
o Secretary: Dawn Wilson
o Treasurer: Kathy Sweeton-Windsor
o Tournament Chair: Sean Shumate
For additional information on the Kentucky Division of USFA email us at usfakydiv@insightbb.com or write to the address below.
KY Division-USFA
Attn: Kathy Sweeton-Windsor
1468 S. Sixth Street
Louisville, KY 40208