Congratulations to the Mid-South fencers who qualified and will travel to Columbus, Ohio on the weekend of February 14-17th to participate in the 2020 Junior Olympic Championships: Sky Miller (Senior, Durham School of the Arts) Sky holds an A19 classification with USA Fencing and is ranked 12th in the nation in Junior Women’s Saber. Iman Tucker (Junior, Panther Creek High School) Iman holds a B19 classification with USA Fencing and is ranked 48th in the [Read More]

Mid-South Fencers’ celebrates our 12th year of operation this weekend! We hope you will join us in celebrating. Here is what’s happening: ✅ Community Potluck and Pin Ceremony Join us Saturday night at 6:30pm for this semi-annual event. This is a great example of “healthy competition” where we all eat well! Thank you for your RSVP with the tasty dish you are bringing via eVite or on the Facebook event page. Celebrate each other’s accomplishments [Read More]

Good luck and safe travels to all the fencers competing at National Harbor this weekend. Results can be followed here.               Mid-South Fencers Capitol Clash 2020 Athletes with Schedule: Saturday, January 18 8:00 am Y14 Men’s Saber Michael Baerman Matthew Chaves Luis Cox Ari Etin Kushal Hiremath Krish Mehta Guillaume Preud’homme Connor Woodward 8:30am Veterans Men’s Epee Xavier Preud’homme 8:30am Veterans Women’s Epee Tammy (Wilma) Jackson Polo Mueller 1:00pm [Read More]

The holidays are upon us! Here is a handy list of all of the Mid-South Fencers’ Club schedule changes to help navigate when you can get your fencing fix. We are on a modified holiday schedule December 21st – January 4th: Sat, Dec 21st Youth Academy Saber  9:00am-10:30pm All Weapon Footwork Practice and Open Bouting  10:00am-1:00pm All Weapon Open Bouting  11:00am-1:00pm Dec 22nd-Dec 27th  *CLUB CLOSED* Enjoy your holiday! Sat, Dec 28th Youth Academy Saber  [Read More]

The holidays are upon us!  Here is a handy list of all of the Mid-South Fencers’ Club schedule changes and enjoy these Holiday Mid-South Fencers’ Gift Promotions: 1)Discount via APP Purchase: APP20 From now until December 31st, first- time APP purchases receive $20 off by using the discount code APP20 for any purchase you can make on the APP (beginner classes, clinics, lesson cards, etc.) Please visit the link that takes to our customized MindBody Online website [Read More]

Mid-South is excited to host the 2019 Bull City Saber RYC. If you are a participating athlete or family member, please read carefully, as this post includes important information regarding tournament participation and preparations needed to create an event with an outstanding display of competitive youth sport participation. We need your help to achieve this. Location Mid-South Fencers’ Club is located at 125 North Gregson Street, Durham NC 27701. The direct number to the club [Read More]

As we prepare in the shadow of Hurricane Dorian, Mid-South Fencers’ club is excited to host the 2019 Ryder Cup Saber Region 6 Junior and Cadet Circuit in conjunction with a Veteran Saber Regional Open Circuit event the weekend of Sept 7-8th, 2019. If you are an athlete or family member, please read carefully, as this post includes important information regarding tournament participation and preparations needed to create an event with an outstanding display of [Read More]

It’s half-way through summer and we’ve been busy! We still have six more summer camps to go… Over the July 4th holiday Mid-South Fencers’ Club members and staff spent 10 grueling days competing against top clubs across our nation. How did our fencers fare with club across the country? Top 8 Individual Results BRONZE – Tammy JACKSON – Vet-60 Women’s Foil BRONZE – Carl BADGER – Vet-60 Men’s Sabre 5th – Jeff KALLIO – Vet-40 [Read More]

Mid-South Fencers’ Club in downtown Durham, NC is seeking to fill these positions for the 2019-2020 season:  Fencing Coach Full to part-time salary and/or hourly position(s) open until filled. Must have strong communication skills, ability to work with a diverse age population, have a driver’s license and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Experience working and building up youth fencers in a collaborative environment is a must. Saber experience preferred, but not [Read More]

Columbus, Ohio – Thirty members of Mid-South Fencers’ Club, located in downtown Durham, NC, are set to compete over the July 4th holiday in a record setting ten day championship event. Good luck team! Name Events Anna Schikore D2WS, D3WS, CDTWS Carl Badger Vet60MS, VTMMS Eric Huang Vet50MS, VTMMS James Dobbins Vet50MS, VTTMS Joe Mclaughlin Vet60MS, VTMMS Lauren Dunseath D2WE, STMWE Markus Lang Vet50ME Neila Huang Y10WS Spencer Hill Y10MS Tammy Jackson Vet60WE, Vet60WF, D3WE, [Read More]