tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240080252008-01-31T13:32:19.659-05:00CMedalisBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-59670906259056486592007-12-12T13:01:00.000-05:002007-12-12T13:06:07.881-05:00

The Club patch - Here is a sample scan of the patch provided to us by American Patch and Emblem

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-31694108787816445582007-11-21T13:22:00.001-05:002007-11-21T13:22:16.910-05:00

  Hey all. So, as most of you know, our current president will be stepping down at the end of this semester which will create a need for new officers. I was hoping to have an official meeting for the first bit of practice when we come back to see who would be interested in what positions and if there are no conflicts, vote on new officers so the training can begin and we can

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-16183149555016261412007-09-01T18:39:00.001-04:002007-09-01T18:39:53.012-04:00

Check out the MU Fencing Calandar on the web:http://marauder.millersville.edu/~fencing/calendar/Upcoming practices, events, tournaments, and breaks are listed throughDec '07More competition dates will be added as the local/regional divisionsbegin posting their schedules.

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-33015243284261108602007-09-01T15:37:00.001-04:002007-09-01T15:37:10.595-04:00

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY FENCING Announcement:FALL 2007 Fencing Practice Schedule( beginning September 12th)Wednesday Evening 7:00 - 9:00 PMFriday Evening 6:00 - 9:00 PMAll practice sessions to be held in BROOKS GYM (near the pond)Wear comfortable work-out clothing and athletic shoes, bring awater-bottle!!

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-30525026995024168822007-04-19T14:57:00.001-04:002007-04-19T14:57:36.237-04:00

Results for the 2007 Hespenheide Foil are now on the web:http://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=3368Pool results and DE table are included.Good Job to MUFG Fencers:(16) Hannah Emig(19) Zach Hoch(21) Emily MontanyeAnd to MUFG Asst. Instructor:(5) Kyle ReamGood work everyone!!

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1172211611494092822007-02-23T01:20:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:20:11.546-05:00

This Friday Night, February 23rd, 7:00 PM Millersville University Fencing will be hosting the 5th of its Friday Night Fights.This event is a Division III Senior Mixed FOIL, sanctioned by the Harrisburg Division, USFA.Registration for competitors will close promptly at 7:00 PM, limited to 24 competitors, preference given to those who pre-register on http://www.askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1170359774270551042007-02-01T14:56:00.000-05:002007-02-01T15:16:44.853-05:00

MU Fencing is currently requesting art/slogans for fundraiser t-shirts. So far we have the following ideas: "The weapons aren't dangerous, but the footwork will cripple you" "Top Ten Reasons Why Fencing Is Better Than...." -- google it, you'll find all the versions "Stick it to the man - Millersville Fencing" "Foil Your Life Away - Millersville Fencing" "Reach out and TOUCHE Someone" "MU

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1169057631863150562007-01-17T13:13:00.000-05:002007-01-17T17:01:19.340-05:00

Spring 2007 Membership meeting -- Cafe de Ville (Starbucks) in the Student Memorial Center 7:00 PM Jan 17th 2007 Regular Classes/Lessons to resume in full Jan 24th. 1st hosted competition (Friday Night Fight) -- Jan 26th. Events coming up all across the region, and we are preparting the team to go to competition

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1159810800351543042006-10-02T13:40:00.000-04:002006-10-02T13:40:00.560-04:00

Fencing Channel has updates on Torino World Championships 2006!!FencingChannel.tv | FencingChannel.tv

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1158601123083444832006-09-18T13:38:00.000-04:002006-09-18T13:39:50.556-04:00

Millersville University Fencing Guild                                                      September 18, 2006 MU Fencing Guild proudly announces the first of a series of Friday Night fencing events on the Millersville University campus. On Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, in Brooks Gym, MUFG will host a USFA Divsion III Mixed Senior Foil competition. Check-in for competitors closes at 7:00 PM, and

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1158152443478658082006-09-13T09:00:00.000-04:002006-09-13T09:00:43.490-04:00

   Welcome to MU Fencing, Fall '06!   Welcome to the beginning of the Fall semester here at Millersville.  We hope everyone had a safe & pleasant summer, and you're ready to start fencing once again! [Announcements] * Practice times are set, here's the day/time/location: Wednesday 7:30pm - 10:00pm, Pucillo Gym (2nd floor) Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Brooks Hall (main gym floor) * Dues

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1156455497734626702006-08-24T17:38:00.000-04:002006-08-24T17:38:17.740-04:00

WHAT: General meeting for the returning members. WHEN: August 30th, Wednesday - 8:00 PM WHERE: SMC (when they give me a room number I'll post it) WHY: Discuss the upcoming semester! -Practice times/dates/locations -Curriculum outline (yeah it's like a class!) -Events & Opportunities -Officers & Elections + Whatever else

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1155218465705258002006-08-10T09:53:00.000-04:002006-08-10T10:01:52.473-04:00

Millersville University Fencing Guild's founding Coach Jeanne Thompson passed away on July 27. We extend out best wishes to her friends and family. Her leadership and attention will be greatly missed by the fencing community. We shall strive to continue the MU Fencing program with as much care and dedication as she had devoted to it. requiescat in pace http://obits.lancasteronline.com/

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1153059989598748662006-07-16T10:26:00.000-04:002006-07-16T10:26:29.603-04:00

It's a great pleasure to announce that the MUFG logo store is open!Run on CafePress, the store will allow anyone to purchase MUFG logo merchandise with proceeds benefiting the club!Check it out, and buy some cool stuff!  (More items may be added in the future, as well as new artworks!)MU Fencing Guild : CafePress.com

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1152815931487961552006-07-13T14:37:00.000-04:002006-07-13T14:38:51.493-04:00

Our Logos are FINALLY DONE!!! One is a simplified version for patches, the second will be used for printed items (shirts, mugs, etc..)! Stay Tuned for an upcoming Cafe Press Store! Cheers     

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We've returned from USFA Summer Nationals, in Atlanta Georgia.It was a HUGE event (~3400 fencers!! 60 strips!! Dozens of vendors!!) and I think it went very well.Some photos from the event are at Panoramic Visions website.I made a lot of great contacts at the event, and managed to do some fencing in-between all the shopping!  Full results are available from the US Fencing website and Fencing

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1145919091216867872006-04-24T18:51:00.000-04:002006-04-24T18:51:31.273-04:00

MU Fencing Guild Photo galleryUpdated with photos from the Friday night E-Foil on March 24th (Thanks Carla!!)((Also, Carla's gallery uses thumbnails for faster loading, an oversight in previous pages, which will soon be fixed, I promise!!))MU Fencing Photo Gallery

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Millersville University Fencing Guild USFA Sanctioned Mixed D (Div III) Foil presented by Harrisburg Division, USFA and MUFG April 29, 2006, check-in closes at 1:00 PM Yes, we know it's the same weekend as Junior Sectionals, but we can't ALL be 16 again!! Here's a great chance for those not attending the

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1143844926087738512006-03-31T17:40:00.000-05:002006-03-31T17:42:06.093-05:00

MUFG E Foil Gallery The web photo gallery is up and running!  

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Via a thread on Fencing.Net...Maestro Bernacchi:the concept of second intention is a very general one: fencing is all second intention. It is built on feigning to avoid parries, or on attack actions made intentionally "short" to lure the opponent to parry and therefore to be able to counterparry the usual riposte of the opponent.A Question about Second Intention Strategy - Fencing.Net Discussion

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1143646878079073052006-03-29T10:55:00.000-05:002006-03-29T10:54:55.893-05:00

A good read for anyone interested in armory, and every competitive fencer. Everyone needs to know how to maintain their equipment and trouble shoot for friends Care Feeding of Electrical Weapons Thanks to Michael Mergens (Mergs on F.net) for the link

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On Sunday, March 27th, MUFG fencers alumni journeyed to York, Pennsylvania, to compete in the Jack Hespenhide Foil at the York YMCA. This event honors local coach Jack Hespenhide, who has been teaching fencers for over 70 years. Mr. Hespenhide, who will be 99 May, showed up to present the medals. MUFG alumni coach Chris French finished tied for 3rd in a tough field of 22. Christopher Medalis

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1143579279024996532006-03-29T10:50:00.000-05:002006-03-29T10:54:21.530-05:00

10 competitors arrived at Brooks Gym at 7:00 PM for the first USFA event hosted by MUFG in over five years. MU fencer Christopher Medalis went undefeated for the evening (7-0) taking home gold, and re-earning his USFA foil rank of E-06. Other MUFG members assited with site preparation, timing, score-keeping, and photos. (Photos to be posted as soon as available).

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1142449642752785402006-03-15T14:07:00.000-05:002006-03-15T14:07:22.760-05:00

Recently MUFG Advisor Christopher Medalis won Silver in an E-Epee on March 11, 2006; and brought home Bronze in a C-Foil on March 12, 2006. Both events hosted at Black Diamond Fencing in Harrisburg, PA.Also, MUFG Coaching staff were featured in an article appearing in the Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal dated March 15, 2006. Jeanne Thompson, Chris French presented a 6 week beginner foil course

CMedalistag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008025.post-1142284159271930012006-03-13T15:56:00.000-05:002006-03-13T16:09:19.276-05:00

Millersville University Fencing Guild Blog. Hopefully yet another way to communicate fencing news, and views to the local fencing community. More to come!

CMedalis