2003-2004 Events in the Illinois Division

If your club has a tournament that you would like to have listed on this page, please contact Christine Dominick at (847) 489-4637 or e-mail: cmdominick@yahoo.com
Edited:  03-11-04
Note:
 CHANGES from previous listing.
Rules:
All USFA weapon and safety rules will take precedence at all Illinois Division tournaments. Please make sure your uniform, equipment and socks meet the USFA requirements. Names on lames/uniforms are not required at Illinois Division tournaments. It is advisable to consult with the tournament host as to any changes in the schedule.  We may not have been made aware of these changes so, they may not be posted on this site. We will do our best to keep you informed of any new information as we are alerted.
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
Entry Fees:
Entry Fees are not consistent for all Illinois Division tournaments. Please read all attachments and tournament flyers to determine the appropriate fees.  All tournaments that do not publish an entry fee schedule will charge the following:
Juniors $10 per weapon
Seniors/Veterans $15 per weapon.  Late Fees: $5 may be charged at the discretion of the tournament host.
Heartland Circuit:
Many tournaments added to this schedule are part of the Heartland Circuit Event. This event lasts for the entire fencing season and you may earn points in how you finish in all the tournaments that are part of the Heartland Circuit. E-mail Chris Hagen, Secretary of the Minnesota Division, at CLHagenMN@aol.com for more information.

Date / Competition / Location

Start Times

Contact

September

September 7
IFC Conditioning Clinic - Taught by Ina Harizanova
Illinois Fencers Club
Lions Memorial Park/ Recreation Center
411 S. Maple Street
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
(847) 632-9333
Click here for more information.  Pre-registration required.
Ina Harizanova
773-588-6244
E-Mail
September 20-21
Chicago Junior Fencing Festival
Click here for more information.
Diana Unger
773-685-2677
E-Mail

September 28
Open
Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club

 9:30 AM Open Foil
11:00 AM Open Sabre
  1:00 PM Open Epee
Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail

October

October 10 - 13
NAC Division II
Youth-14, Cadet – Overland Park, KS  
October 11
Burton Open
Patton Gym, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
$15 for first event, $10 for second, no pre-registration required, mixing allowed in men’s events
  8:45 AM Men's Foil 
  9:15 AM Women's Epee (mixing allowed) 
11:45 AM Men's Epee & Women's Sabre
12:45 PM Women's Foil 
  2:45 PM Men's Sabre
Laurie Schiller
847-215-6702
E-Mail
October 12
Big Ten Invitational
Northwestern University
Patten Gym, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Restricted to students attending Big Ten Universities. Laurie Schiller
847-215-6702
E-Mail
October 18-19
Remenyik
Patton Gym, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Pre-registration desired.
$35 for first event, $20 for second.

On-line registration, click here.

Saturday
   7:45 AM Men’s Foil
 12:45 PM Women’s Foil
   3:15 PM Women’s Sabre

Sunday
  7:45 AM Men’s Epee
10:45 AM Women’s Epee
12:45 PM Men’s Sabre

Laurie Schiller
847-215-6702
E-Mail
Additional Remenyik Information
  • Where? Patten Gym, 2407 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill on the Northwestern Campus
  • How Much? $35 for first weapon, $20 for second.
    Format? One round of pools to DE. No cut, no repechage.
  • Mixing? A or B rated women may fence in the men’s event in addition to the women’s event.
  • Prizes? **Top 8 places received Toledo swords, battle axes, or daggers
    ** Highest finishing D,E, and U below 8th get sword letter openers
    ** The club that scores the highest number of points gained by the combined finishes of all their fencers in the 6 weapons will win a $300 certificate for equipment from AMERICAN FENCERS SUPPLY. No composite teams. Varsity Collegiate Fencers must register as ‘unattached-(school name)’ unless the Remenyik is counted as a date of competition.

November

November 1-2
Regional Youth Tournament
Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club

Points earned in all three events will be totaled, and awards will be made by the Regional Youth Tournament Committee, USFA.

Entry Form

Saturday, November 1st
  • 9:00 AM
    Men's & Women's Y-10 Foil
  • 10:00 AM
    Men's & Women's Y-10 10 Epee
  • 11:00 AM
    Men's & Women's Y-12 Foil
  • Noon
    Men's & Women's Y-12 Epee
  • 1:00 PM
    Men's & Women's Y-14 Foil
  • 2:00 PM
    Men's & Women's Y-14 Epee

Sunday, November 2nd

  • 9:00 AM
    Men's & Women's Y-10 Sabre
  • 11:00 AM
    Men's & Women's Y-12 Sabre
  • 1:00 PM
    Men's & Women's Y-14 Sabre
Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
November 7
Junior “A” World Cup
Louisville, KY

 
 
November 9
IFC Open
Illinois Fencers Club
Lions Memorial Park
411 S. Maple Street
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
(847) 632-9333
Click here for more information.
  9 AM Foil  
11 AM Epee
12 Noon Sabre

Tournament will be fenced Electric.  Close of registration is at the times listed.  USFA weapon and safety rules will be enforced.  USFA Membership Required.

Christine Dominick at
847-489-4637
E-Mail
November 15
Stevenson High School Invitational
 
   
November 22
High School Tournament
Catholic Memorial High School
   
November 23
Junior Olympic Qualifiers
Northwestern Univ.
Evanston, IL
$10 per event 
  8:45 AM U17 WS, U20 MF
  9:00 AM U20 WE
  9:15 AM U17 WF
10:15AM AM U17 MS
11:45 AM U20 ME
12:15 PM U20 WF
  1:45 PM U17 ME, U20 WS
  2:45 PM U17 MF, U17 WE, U20 MS
Note: Jr. Olympic Qualifier 3rd place must be fenced off.
Laurie Schiller
847-215-6702
E-Mail
November 23
Turkey Shoot
Catholic Memorial High School
   

December

December 7
IFC Youth Tournament

Illinois Fencers Club

Tournament Location
Central Community Center
1000 W. Central Road
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
Phone:  (847) 255-5380

Click here for more information.

USFA weapon and safety rules enforced.

9:00 AM   Youth 10 Foil
10:00 AM   Youth 12 Foil
10:00 AM   Youth 14 Epee
11:00 AM   Youth 14 Foil
11:00 AM   Youth 14 Sabre

Note: Per USFA rules, Youth 10 fencers must use weapons with a 0 or 2-length blade.  No exceptions.  Epee will be fenced Electric.  All other weapons will be fenced Non-Electric.  Entry Fees:  $15 for 1st event/ $10 for second event.  Registration closes at times listed.

Christine Dominick at
847-489-4637
E-Mail
December 12 – 14
NAC Division I, Veteran
Palm Springs, CA
   
December 13
High School Tournament
Maine West High School
   
December 13
NAC
USFA
Division I & Veteran  
December 28
Mayor Daley Sports Festival
McCormick Place
South Building, Hall A
2301 South King Drive
Chicago, IL  60616
Fees: $25.00 1st Weapon
         $15.00 2nd Weapon
All "A" Fencers fence for free.
TIME CHANGES from previous listing!
  9:30 AM Mixed Open Foil
11:00 AM Mixed Open Sabre
  1:00 PM Mixed Open Epee

All times are close of Registration
Event hosted by the Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club.
Matt Morich at (312) 236-7580 Ext. 2503 or
E-Mail 
  • 1st Place  Open Foil, Epee and Sabre,  $200 gift certificate.
    2nd Place  Open Foil, Epee and Sabre, $100 gift certificate.

January

January 2-3
Duel in the Desert
Las Vegas, NV
   
January 4
Pre-competitive Clinic - Taught by Ina Harizanova- All Weapons Welcome
Illinois Fencers Club
Lions Memorial Park/ Recreation Center
411 S. Maple Street
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
(847) 632-9333
Click here for more information.  Pre-registration required.
Ina Harizanova
773-588-6244
E-Mail
January 10-12
NAC Division I, Junior ME, MS, WS
San Jose, CA
 
January 16 – 18
NAC Division I, Junior MF, WF, WE
San Jose, CA
 
January 17
Junior Varsity High School Tournament
New Trier High School
Colby Vargas
E-Mail
January 24
High School Team Tournament
New Trier High School
Colby Vargas
E-Mail
January 25
"D" and Under Tournament
Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 236-7500

Changes from previous listing!

  9:30 AM "D" & Under Foil
11:00 AM "D" & Under Sabre
  1:00 PM "D" & Under  Epee

Registration closes at times listed.

$25 for 1st Weapon/$15 for 2nd Weapon

USFA Membership Required.  Applications available on site.
Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
January 31
Midwest High School Championships
Catholic Memorial High School
   

February

February 7-8
Illinois Open
Heartland Circuit Event
Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500

Changes from previous listing!

1st Event Fees:           $25
Additional Event Fees: $15
Team Event Fees:       $45
(Plus an additional $3 surcharge for Heartland Circuit)

Saturday, February 7, 2004
  9:00 AM – Women’s Sabre
10:00 AM – Men’s Sabre
11:00 AM – Women’s Foil
12:00 Noon – Men’s Foil
  2:00 PM – Team Sabre
  3:00 PM – Team Foil

Sunday, February 8, 2004
10:00 AM – Women’s Epee
11:00 AM – Men’s Epee
  2:30 PM – Team Epee

Registration closes at times listed.
USFA Membership Required.  Applications available on site.
Note:  Hotel rooms will be available at the CAA for $120 per night.  This will cover the cost of registration as well.  This will be done on a per fencer basis. (i.e. one room rental to one registration).  For hotel reservations call: 
(312) 236-7500, mention the fencing tournament for a reduced rate. 

Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
February 13-16
Junior Olympics

USFA Cleveland, OH
   
February 15
IFC Beginners Tournament
Mixed/Open Foil & Sabre

Illinois Fencers Club
Lions Memorial Park
411 South Maple Street 
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
(847) 632-9333
Click here for more information.
CHANGES from previous listing! 
  9:00 AM -   Open Foil (Mixed)
12:00 Noon - Open Sabre (Mixed)

Registration closes at times listed. Tournament will be fenced Non-Electric with side judges.  Event is for fencers with 1 year or less experience.  This tournament is a mixed/open Foil & Sabre event; men & women will fence each other.  Fees:  $25 for 1st event/ $15 for 2nd event.  USFA weapon and safety rules will be enforced.
Christine Dominick 
847-489-4637
E-Mail

March

March 6-7
Divisional Championships

Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500

Registration closes at times listed.

Fees: 
$25  1st Weapon
          $15   2nd Weapon

Changes from previous listing!

Saturday, March 6, 2004
  8:00 AM Women's Foil
  9:00 AM Men's Foil
  9:00 AM Youth 12 Epee (Mixed)
10:00 AM Women's Sabre
11:00 AM Youth 14 Epee (Mixed)
11:00 AM Men's Sabre
  1:00 PM Youth 16 Epee (Mixed)
  2:00 PM Team Events 

Sunday, March 7, 2004
 
8:00 AM Women's Epee
 
8:00 AM Youth 12 Foil (Mixed)
 
9:00 AM Men's Epee
  9:00 AM Youth 12 Sabre (Mixed)
10:00 AM Youth 14 Foil (Mixed)
11:00 AM Youth 14 Sabre (Mixed)
  1:00 PM Youth 16 Sabre (Mixed)
  1:00 PM Youth 16 Foil (Mixed)
  2:00 PM Team Events 

USFA Membership Required. 
Applications available on site.
Note:  Hotel rooms will be available at the CAA for $120 per night.  This will cover the cost of registration as well.  This will be done on a per fencer basis. (i.e. one room rental to one registration).  For hotel reservations call: 
(312) 236-7500, mention the fencing tournament for a reduced rate. 
Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
March 14
IFC Youth Tournament

Illinois Fencers Club
Lions Memorial Park
411 S. Maple Street           
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
(847) 632-9333

CHANGES from previous listing!

Click here for more information.

USFA weapon and safety rules will be enforced.  

9:00 AM   Youth 12 Foil (Mixed)
9:00 AM   Youth 14 Epee (Mixed)
11:00 AM   Youth 14 Foil (Mixed)
11:00 AM   Youth 10 Foil (Mixed)
12:00 Noon   Youth 14 Sabre (Mixed)

Note: Per USFA rules, Youth 10 fencers must use weapons with a 0 or 2-length blade.  No exceptions.  Epee will be fenced Electric.  All other weapons will be fenced Non-Electric.  Entry Fees:  $20 for 1st event/ $15 for second event.  Registration closes at times listed.  This tournament is a mixed event; boys and girls will fence each other.  

Christine Dominick
847-489-4637
E-Mail
March 12-15, 2004
NAC Div II / III/ Veterans 
Arlington, TX
USFA
Note:  Date Changes from previous listing!  

March 28
Open Tournament
Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500

  9:30 AM Open Foil
11:00 AM Open Sabre
  1:00 PM Open Epee
Registration closes at times listed.
Fees:  $25 1st Weapon/ $15 Second Weapon
USFA Membership Required.  Applications available on site.
Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
March 28
Youth Under 14 Saber Tournament
European Fencing Club
Under 14 Saber starts at 12:15 PM.  Please show up at least a half hour early for registration.
  • The European Fencing Club is located at the Jefferson Park District Field House, 4822 N. Long Ave.,  Chicago, Illinois. Map Link.
  • Depending on participation, preliminary eliminations will include all age groups. Direct eliminations will be separated by groups of 12 year old mix and 14 year mix.
  • Registration fee for the whole tournament is $20.
Jurek Lebiedzinski
773-774-1759
E-Mail

April

April 17 or 18
D and Under
Chicago Fencing Club
Event Cancelled. Diana Unger
773-685-2677
E-Mail
April 23-26
Div I National Championships
Atlanta, GA
USFA
   
April 23-26
NAC Youth
Atlanta, GA
USFA
   
April 24-25
Open Tournament
Chicago Athletic Association Fencing Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500

Sunday, April 25, 2004
  9:30 AM – Open Foil
11:00 AM – Open Sabre
  1:00 PM – Open Epee

Fees:  $25  1st Weapon/ $15  2nd Weapon
Registration closes at times listed.  
USFA Membership Required.  Applications available on site.

Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail

May

May 1 & 2
2004 Midwest Sectional
St. Louis, MO

Location:
Washington University
Athletic Complex
Big Bend & Forsyth
St. Louis, Mo




 
Saturday May 1st
Equipment Check Starts at 7:00 AM
Men's Epee - 8:00 AM
Women's Epee - 9:30 AM
U-19 Women's Foil - 10:30 AM
U-19 Men's Foil - 11:00 AM
Men's Saber - 2:00 PM
U-19 Women's Saber - 3:00 PM

Sunday May 2nd
Equipment Check Starts at 7:00 AM
Men's Foil - 8:00 AM
Women's Foil - 9:00 AM
U-19 Men's Epee - 10:30 AM
U-19 Men's Saber - 11:00 AM
Women's Saber - 2:00 PM
U-19 Women's Epee - 3:30 PM

For more information and on-line registration...
http://hometown.aol.com/usfasl/MidwestSectionals.html

Bruce Sikes
E-Mail
May 16
IFC Epee Challenge
Illinois Fencers Club

Note: Location Change
This tournament will be held one mile away from our normal location at:  
The Central Community Center 
1000 W. Central 
Mt. Prospect,  IL  60056  Phone: (847) 255-5380
Click here for more information.
 

8:00 AM   Open Women's Epee
9:30 AM   Open Men's Epee
*   Team Epee

* Team Epee will begin as soon as Open Men's Epee finishes.

Fees: $20 for individual event IF you pre-register by Wednesday, May 5h, 2004.  Otherwise, the entry fee will be $25 after that date.  Women can fence in the men's event for $10 if they fence in the corresponding women's event. If there are less than 6 women in the women's event, they can fence in the men's event for free.
$45 for team events

This tournament will be fenced with Electric equipment.  Registration closes at times listed.  USFA weapon and safety rules will be enforced.  USFA Membership Required.  Applications available on site.

On-line registration available for this event.  Please click here here.

Christine Dominick
847-489-4637
E-Mail
May 23
CLC Open
College of Lake County Fencing Club

Entry Fee $15.00

Mixed Epee- 8:00 AM
Team Epee- 12.30 PM

We are going to use the Latter System for Team Epee. In Mixed Epee - 1 round of pools, all move up to direct elimination.

Building 7- GYM, College of Lake County,
19351 W Washington St, Grayslake IL 60030-1198
Main Number: (847) 543-2000 (the directions to college can be accessed from this number)
MapQuest

Anastasia Usova
847-917-2210
E-Mail
May 26
Referee Clinic
Chicago Athletic Association Fencing Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500
Taught by Ed Kaihatsu
7:00 PM in the Bali Room of the Chicago Athletic Association

Registration fee is $65.
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500

Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
May 29-30
Hutchinson Open
Chicago Athletic Association Fencing Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500

$25 for 1st Weapon
$15 for 2nd Weapon

Registration closes at times listed.
Saturday, May 29, 2004
  9:00 AM – Women’s Sabre
10:00 AM – Men’s Sabre
11:00 AM – Women’s Foil
12:00 Noon – Men’s Foil
  2:00 PM – Team Sabre
  3:00 PM – Team Foil

Sunday, May 30, 2004
10:00 AM – Women’s Epee
11:00 AM – Men’s Epee
  2:30 PM – Team Epee

USFA Membership Required.  Applications available on site.

Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail

June

June 5 - 6
IFC Pre-Nationals Epee Clinic - Taught by Ina Harizanova
University of Illinois, Chicago Campus, P.E. Building
901 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL  60608
Changes from previous listing!
Click here for more information. 
Ina Harizanova
773-588-6244
E-Mail
June  6
Open Tournament
Chicago Athletic Association Fencers Club (CAAFC)
12 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60603
(312) 236-7500
Event Cancelled.


Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail
IFC Youth Tournament
Illinois Fencers Club

Event Cancelled

Christine Dominick
847-489-4637
E-Mail

July

July 3-11
Summer National Championships
Charlotte, NC
USFA
   
July 24-25
Mego Invitational
Naperville Fencing Club
Open Epee, U14 Epee, and Competitive Epee Clinic
Complete schedule TBA
Will Mego
E-Mail

August

August 1-7
Camp and Tournament
(Tournament on the 7th)
CAAFC
Event Cancelled Matt Morich
312-236-7580 Ext. 2503
E-Mail