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The '''American Fencing League''', or AFL, was founded on [[March 25]] [[2005]] in [[Salem, Oregon|Salem]], [[Oregon]], [[United States]], by a group of [[fencing|fencers]] seeking independence from the [[United States Fencing Association]].
The '''American Fencing League''', or AFL, was founded on [[March 25]] [[2005]] in [[Salem, Oregon|Salem]], [[Oregon]], [[United States]], by a group of [[fencing|fencers]] seeking independence from the [[United States Fencing Association]].


The AFL is a non-profit organization for fencers who wish to enjoy fencing using [[Classical fencing|standard]] (that is, non-electric) [[Foil (fencing)|foil]], [[Sabre (fencing)|sabre]], and [[Épée (fencing)|épée]]. Competition is currently on local and divisional levels, with plans to extend to sectional and national levels. The AFL provides rules, maintains a classification system for members, organizes competitions, and provides training for fencers, teachers, and officials.
The AFL is a non-profit organization for fencers who wish to enjoy fencing using non-electric [[Foil (fencing)|foil]], [[Sabre (fencing)|sabre]], and [[Épée (fencing)|épée]]. Competition is currently on local and divisional levels, with plans to extend to sectional and national levels. The AFL provides rules, maintains a classification system for members, organizes competitions, and provides training for fencers, teachers, and officials.


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Revision as of 23:54, 15 April 2007

The American Fencing League, or AFL, was founded on March 25 2005 in Salem, Oregon, United States, by a group of fencers seeking independence from the United States Fencing Association.

The AFL is a non-profit organization for fencers who wish to enjoy fencing using non-electric foil, sabre, and épée. Competition is currently on local and divisional levels, with plans to extend to sectional and national levels. The AFL provides rules, maintains a classification system for members, organizes competitions, and provides training for fencers, teachers, and officials.