Abby Schifferle
In May, we learned of the tragic loss of Abigail (Abby) Schifferle in a tragic accident on Maui. Daughter of Kathryn and John Schifferle of Chico, Abby was a light to all of us. She will be dearly missed by all of us in the Section. Abby’s friends and family have organized a memorial at Nationals, the notice of which can be found here. Also, the web site, http://www.abigailschifferle.com/ has more information on how each of us can celebrate Abby’s life.
Abby’s smile and good nature will be greatly missed. We are deeply saddened by her loss.
Pacific Coast Championships
Qualifiers
Results
LAIFC Wins the Hurst once again!
Final Youth Sectional Points Competition
NOTE THAT THIS EVENT DOES NOT OFFER NATIONAL POINTS, NOR DOES IT ACT AS A QUALIFIER FOR Y14 FENCERS. IT IS A QUALIFIER FOR Y10 & Y12 FENCERS.
On May 9-10, in cooperation with the Nevada division, the final Youth Section Circuit of the season will be held. At that event, the points leader in each event will be recognized. For more information, look here.
Pacific Coast Championships
Team Competition
Yes, there will be a team event this year! It will be held on Sunday, May 17 at Mira Costa College in Oceanside, California (between San Diego county and Orange County). Registration information will be posted shortly.
San Diego division has also scheduled an open event for Saturday, May 16. This event will be a great warmup for individual nationals – and will make it a great fencing weekend.
Registration information will be posted on AskFred shortly.
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Report from the Board of Director’s Meeting
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Gary.
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A Note to Rated Referees
If you’re a rated referee, please send me your contact information (name, email and telephone). Thanks!
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Welcome
Welcome to the Pacific Coast Section – the Section governing body for fencing in California, Hawaii and Nevada. The Section holds two events a year – the Junior and Senior Pacific Coast Championships, both qualifiers for the National Championships, and also partners with our divisions to hold a variety of other events throughout the year including the Pacific Coast Section Circuit Events (PCS Circuit). The Pacific Coast Section is a California Public Benefit Corporation.
The Pacific Coast Section is the third-most populous section of the USFA, with over 3,100 members. Within our boundaries, you will find nearly 100 clubs and fencing programs – each with its own unique character and series of proud accomplishments. We are a geographically spread-out division as well, with 1,410 members in the four Southern California Divisions, 1,359 members in the Northern California Divisions, 275 members in the Nevada Division and 82 members in the Hawaii Division.
Our section also boasts five Olympians participating in the Beijing games and is the home to a number of former Olympians, World Cup participants, National team members and national champions. Our fencers and coaches are rightfully proud of their achievements.
Whether you’re new to fencing, coming back from a hiatus, or visiting our area, feel free to check out our clubs and events. You’ll be glad you did!
Best regards,
Chair
Pacific Coast Section
