Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

John Lewis Day
2026-02-21
John Lewis (towering American Civil Rights leader and Statesman who represented Georgia in Congress from 1987 to his death).

Frederick Douglass Day
2026-02-20
rederick Douglass (American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He was the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century

Ash Wednesday (Start of Lent)
2026-02-18
Observes the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection and preparation in the Christian calendar.

Toni Morrison Day
2026-02-18
Toni Morrison (Nobel Peace Prize winner, Writer, Editor, Professor, and Activist)

Ramadan
2026-02-17 - 2026-03-19, 2025-02-28 - 2025-03-31

Lunar New Year
2026-02-17
Celebrates the Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with traditions symbolizing strength and energy.

Michael Jordan Day
2026-02-17
Michael Jordan (MJ) is an American businessman and retired professional basketball player who is a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets.

Mardi Gras
2026-02-17
A festive celebration marked by parades, music, and cultural traditions leading up to Lent.

Presidents’ Day
2026-02-16

Coach Charles Shapiro's Birthday
2026-02-13

Alice Walker Day
2026-02-09
Alice Walker (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist)

Bob Marley Day
2026-02-06
Honors the musician whose reggae music promoted peace, unity, and social justice worldwide.

Peter Westbrook Day
2026-02-05
Peter Westbrook (American Saber fencer, First African American to win an Olympic fencing medal, bronze in 1984, 5-time Olympian)

Rosa Parks Day
2026-02-04
Rosa Parks (Mother of the Civil Rights Movement)

Uriah Jones Day
2026-02-02
Uriah Jones (Made 1968 Olympic Team and became the first black fencer to win a US National title in foil in 1971)

Langston Hughes Day
2026-02-01
Langston Hughes (Famous Black Poet and Activist)

National Freedom Day
2026-02-01
National Freedom Day commemorates the Signing of the 13th Amendment abolishing Slavery

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19

New Year’s Day
2026-01-01

Elections Runoff
2025-07-15
There will be no fencing practice on July 15th due to the Elections Runoff — let’s give way to democracy in action!”

No Classes
2025-07-05
There will be no classes on July 5th in commemoration of U.S. Independence Day.

U.S. Independence Day
2025-07-04
In observance of U.S. Independence Day, there will be no classes on July 4th. Additionally, there will be no classes on July 5th in commemoration of the holiday.

End of Season Club Dinner
2025-05-30 | Manuel’s Tavern, 602 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, 30307, Georgia
End of Season Club Dinner (Club Members and Invited Guests Only); 6:30PM at Manuel’s Tavern.
May 30th at 6:30 PM
Atlanta’s Quintessential Neighborhood Bar | Manuel’s Tavern
https://manuelstavern.com/
https://manuelstavern.com/#about

Annual Memorial Day Tournament
2025-05-24 | East Lake YMCA, 275 Eva Davis Way SE, Atlanta, Georgia
Annual Memorial Day Tournament
May 24
East Lake YMCA
275 Eva Davis Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Over 6 fencing clubs participating!
International Referee, Chad Morris
Gene Gettler – Maître d’armes

09:00 AM
Senior Mixed Foil, Youth 14 Mixed Foil, Youth 8 Mixed Foil
11:30 AM
Youth 10 Mixed Foil
01:00 PM
Junior Mixed Foil
01:30 PM
Youth 12 Mixed Foil

Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation Third Annual Memorial Cup
2025-05-24 | 275 EVA DAVIS WAY SE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30317 US, 275 EVA DAVIS WAY SE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30317 US, Atlanta, 30317, United States
Each event has entry limits, please complete your paid registration early. Senior Mixed Foil. Junior Mixed Foil, are sanctioned events and limited to 36 entries. Fencers may earn a classification in the sanctioned events.
Youth events are limited to 24 entries.
Registration closes May 19th. After May 19th, there is an additional $25 late registration fee.
Fees: $25 registration fee, plus $35 per event fee. Entries at the door will be accepted if space is available, with a $25 late fee.
There will be no refunds provided unless there is a canceled event.
Armorers will be on site, to inspect masks, cords, gloves, and lames. There will not be an equipment vendor, but some loaner gear will be available for rent upon request. Fencers must wear proper uniforms including knickers, under arm protectors and long socks. If a chest protector is worn (required for females) it must have the FIE layer of padding in the front.
All fencers must have either a USA Fencing Access membership or Competitive membership.
To register for an event the fencer must meet the age requirements for that event. Listed are the birth year ranges for each event:
Y-8 (2016-2018) Y-10 (2014-2017) Y-12 (2012-2015) Y-14 (2010-2013). Junior (2006-2012), Senior (2010 or earlier)
We will have beverages and snacks available for sale.
For further questions, please contact Nlandu Kialeuka directly at (678) 561-5364 or via email at Nlandu@atlfencersfoundation.org
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Maba’ath
2025-01-27

January Epic Fencing Tournament
2025-01-26 | Epic Fencing Club Atlanta, 4150 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, 30005, Georgia
Check-In Time:
9:00 AM: Beginners Event
12:30 PM: Intermediate Event
Start Time:
9:30 AM: Beginners Event
1:00 PM: Intermediate Event
Location: Epic Fencing Club Atlanta, 4150 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Equipment Rental Deadline: Thursday, January 23 by 7:00pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 24 by end of day
Fees
Registration Fee: $30
Equipment Rental: $3 per item, $15 for a full set

Hanukkah
2024-12-26

Closed
2024-12-21 - 2025-01-04
