Riposte Roundtable with Tim: International Fencing Competitions 101

Tim will be hosting his inaugural "Riposte Roundtable with Tim" on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 7pm-8pm via Zoom. The focus of this session is on International Fencing Competitions, covering everything from who participates, how to get involved, why it’s important, and who qualifies. The session is open to all TMFC competitive members.

Guests must RSVP Here: (Click Here)
A Zoom link will be sent out an hour prior to the meeting.

Special Guest:
We are excited to have Kaitlyn Litten, Senior Sport Performance Manager for USA Fencing (Saber and Epee), joining to answer your questions. We may also invite one of our experienced international fencing parents to share their insights.

Kaitlyn’s Bio (Click Here)

Main Topics:

  1. International fencing opportunities and events.

  2. How to qualify for international competitions.

  3. Key things to know when competing abroad.

  4. The goals and major competitions on the international circuit.

  5. How to qualify for the Olympics.

  6. Essential resources for international competition prep.

Who Should Attend?

This session is perfect for fencers and families interested in learning more about international competitions—from youth levels to the Olympics.

Schedule:

  • 7:00pm-7:10pm: Welcome and introduction

  • 7:10pm-7:30pm: Overview of international travel for Youth, Cadet, Junior, and Senior levels

  • 7:30pm-8:00pm: Q&A with Tim and Kaitlyn Little

Join us for this informative and interactive session designed to help you navigate the world of international fencing competition!