At long last, the eighteenth annual Amazon Open is back! Thanks to our intrepid tournament founder, Valerie Asher, who shows by example the power of women supporting women in sport and in life. We also applaud Jacob Asher on sponsoring strip #1 in honor of Valerie, his aunt. We thank all our fencers on getting […]
Welcome back to DC Fencers Club for the 18th annual Amazon Open at DC Fencers Club. Medals awarded down to 8th place, with special prizes awarded to the top finishers. This has been one of the strongest women’s epee tournaments in the mid-Atlantic and typically draws fencers from all over the country. We are also […]
Join us for the 14th annual Amazon Open at DC Fencers Club. Medals awarded down to 8th place, with special prizes, awarded to the top 4 finishers. This has been one of the strongest women’s epee tournaments in the mid-Atlantic and typically draws fencers from all over the country. We are also pleased to offer […]
A grand salute to Valerie Asher, who organized the thirteenth annual Amazon Open at DC Fencers Club this Sunday. Through persistent planning, partnerships, and outreach, Valerie has developed this event into one of the strongest women’s fencing competitions on the East Coast. How strong is it? Fencers travel from as far as Cleveland and Boston […]
The Amazon Open XIII takes place Sunday, June 5 at DCFC! This Senior Women’s Sabre and Epee tournament awards medals awarded down to 8th place, with special prizes, including gift certificates from Absolute Fencing, to the top 4 finishers. Register on askfred.net.
6/9/15 The Amazon Open, held on June 7 at DC Fencers Club, was a smashing success. For the twelfth year running, Valerie Asher organized this women’s tournament, which has become one of the strongest on the East Coast. An intrepid supporter of women’s fencing, Valerie offered an inspiring speech on the capacity of the participants […]
6/5/15 It’s about to get real! The twelfth annual Amazon Open is the biggest yet, with more than 60 epee fencers (A2) and 30 sabre fencers (B2) signed up. Participants receive special commemorative bracelets, there are prizes for the top eight, and a cadre of sharp-dressed referees! Thanks to organizer Valerie Asher for […]
Mark your calendars! Four tournaments at DCFC are coming up soon. MAY 17 – FENCES WITH WOLVES On Sunday, May 17, DCFC hosts the fourth annual “Fences With Wolve”s. This is a Y10, Y12, and Y14 mixed epee event. This tournament is a fundraiser for the Wolf Project of the Yellowstone Park […]
June 9, 2014 The eleventh annual Amazon Open was a celebration of fabulous, fearless women! Thanks to the tournament founder Valerie Asher, to our meet manager and team, to our sharp-dressed refs, and of course to our friends and family for supporting the women athletes in your lives! We saw some world-class […]
June 11, 2013 The tenth annual Amazon Open was a rousing success. On June 9, nearly seventy women warriors travelled from as far as Cleveland, Boston, Atlanta, and Philadelphia to compete in the epee and sabre events. DC Fencers Club thanks Valerie Asher, who founded the Amazon Open ten years ago. Valerie, we salute […]
