Minnesota Division USFA
Welcome to the Minnesota Division USFA web site. We are a component unit of the United States Fencing Association (USFA -the official governing body for amateur fencing in the United States): We embrace the area comprising the State of Minnesota, as designated by a Charter granted by the Association, and are known as the Minnesota Division; We are a member of the Midwest Section - which has 5 member divisions: llinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and St. Louis (southern Illinois, and St. Louis Metropolitan Area) On behalf of the USFA, we sanction tournaments within the geographical borders of the state of Minnesota. Fencers in other states MAY join the USFA as members of the Minnesota Division, if special conditions exist, and it is approved by the USFA National Office. We promulgate tournament schedules, results, and other information, concerning competitive fencing in, and around Minnesota, as well as coaching and referee development.
Minnesota Division Tournament Information

All Minnesota Division Tournament Schedule information is posted at www.AskFRED.NET

All Minnesota Division Tournament Results are posted at www.AskFRED.NET

Division Sponsored Referee Seminars, Training Camps and Coaching Clinics will also be listed on www.AskFRED.NET

Nov. 15-16 2008 Referee Seminar w/ Jon Moss

PLEASE NOTE:
  1. FRED stands for Fencing Resources and Events Database - For fencing information, Ask F.R.E.D!
  2. Many other Divisions and organizations currently list their events on the AskFRED website; it's a great place to find tournaments when you travel!
  3. However, many of these events may be not be sanctioned by any part of the USFA; you should determine the statua of an event before you sign up.
  4. We ask that you PRE-Register for all Minnesota Division Event via the AskFRED.NET website by midnight on the Wednesday before the event - this will allow us to ensure that there are adequate officials at the event.
  5. It does NOT cost anything to use AskFRED.NET, however, if you encounter trouble, and would like to register for Minnesota Division event without using the internet, please contact the webmaster directly by writing to Minnesota Division Webmaster 6217 Major Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55429, or calling 7 6 3 - 5 3 5 - 7 5 5 9

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Last Update: Nov. 12, 2008