American Fencing League
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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 standard (that is, non-electric) foil, saber, and épée. Competition is on local and divisional levels (and eventually will be on sectional and national levels as well). The AFL provides rules, maintains a classification system for members, organizes competitions, and provides training for fencers, teachers, and officials.