If you're a voting (full) member of USA Fencing, you should have received a couple of emails about the 2013 BoD and 2014 HoF elections by now. One of the emails contains your username and password to use here to vote. Per today's email from USA Fencing, 'If you have not received your username and password and are eligible to vote, please contact VoteNet directly at 1.866.570.7699 or usfencing@votenet.com. You will need your USA Fencing member number and date of birth to verify your identity when you call.' You have until midnight MDT June 10 to place your vote.
Okay, that's all the 'how' stuff. Now how about the 'who'? Bios and photos of Board of Directors candidates can be found by clicking here. There is also more information from some of the candidates in this thread on Fencing.net. (Ignore the general shenanigans about ice cream et al. You know you can't have a completely serious conversation if there are more than three fencers in a room!) Nominees for the 2014 Hall of Fame class and info about them can be found here. The cool thing? The nominees and voting are broken down into three eras, going back to 1888. I found two different date breakdowns though, the one used on the previous link and the one listed here with the 2010 nominees. However you look at it, there's some pretty cool info out there!
22 May 2013
Date notes: holidays, classes - 22 May 13
There will be no fencing Sunday, May 26, or Monday, May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Come on out to the Virginia Renaissance Faire near Fredericksburg! This weekend is Military Appreciation weekend so active duty and retired service members get in free. For friends, family, and everyone else, it's just $9 (ages 5 and under are free). It's also Pirate Invasion weekend so grab your yo-ho-hos and cutlasses and come play!
The next beginning fencing class at IWFC starts Monday, June 3. General information about the class is here. Just email coach@iwfc.net to register.
The next intermediate fencing class at IWFC will be for saber and will start on Tuesday, June 4. General information about the class is here. Just email coach@iwfc.net to register. (Note: There will be no class the week of June 10. Instead, the last two classes will be July 2 and July 9.)
There will be no fencing from Tuesday, June 11, through Friday, June 14. The regular schedule will resume Sunday, June 16.
Richmond's annual Tune Up Open is June 15-16. In addition to the open foil, epee, and saber events, there will also be Y12 and Y14 foil and epee events. Although I will not be available on Saturday, I will be there Sunday. (At least until I have to head back to Poquoson!)
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Come on out to the Virginia Renaissance Faire near Fredericksburg! This weekend is Military Appreciation weekend so active duty and retired service members get in free. For friends, family, and everyone else, it's just $9 (ages 5 and under are free). It's also Pirate Invasion weekend so grab your yo-ho-hos and cutlasses and come play!
The next beginning fencing class at IWFC starts Monday, June 3. General information about the class is here. Just email coach@iwfc.net to register.
The next intermediate fencing class at IWFC will be for saber and will start on Tuesday, June 4. General information about the class is here. Just email coach@iwfc.net to register. (Note: There will be no class the week of June 10. Instead, the last two classes will be July 2 and July 9.)
There will be no fencing from Tuesday, June 11, through Friday, June 14. The regular schedule will resume Sunday, June 16.
Richmond's annual Tune Up Open is June 15-16. In addition to the open foil, epee, and saber events, there will also be Y12 and Y14 foil and epee events. Although I will not be available on Saturday, I will be there Sunday. (At least until I have to head back to Poquoson!)
20 May 2013
Weekend results and epee changes - 20 May 13
Congratulations go out to Rhiannon for taking second place in women's foil at last weekend's Division Championships up in Manassas! Way to go!
A bit ago, I gave some of our epeeists a heads-up about a change in a rule enforcement regarding epee wires at the socket. The FOC finally came out with an official announcement a few days ago. Enforcement will kick in on 1 August so you've got a couple of months to rearrange things. With any luck, you'll be able to just loosen one screw and holding the plastic socket to the metal holder and remove the other, slide the wires to the outside of the bracket, replace the removed screw, and tighten the loosened one. If you run into trouble or have any questions, catch me at club and we'll sort it out.
A bit ago, I gave some of our epeeists a heads-up about a change in a rule enforcement regarding epee wires at the socket. The FOC finally came out with an official announcement a few days ago. Enforcement will kick in on 1 August so you've got a couple of months to rearrange things. With any luck, you'll be able to just loosen one screw and holding the plastic socket to the metal holder and remove the other, slide the wires to the outside of the bracket, replace the removed screw, and tighten the loosened one. If you run into trouble or have any questions, catch me at club and we'll sort it out.
14 May 2013
It's official! Plus 3 Olympic fencers take on 50 opponents - 14 May 13
Last night our mascot, the invisible turtle that keeps tripping people up, was officially named. The votes again came down to a tie, this time between Sheldon and Leopold. So I made an executive decision and flipped a coin to determine the winner. So without further ado, allow me to introduce our newly-named mascot, Sheldon!
Here he is, patrolling strip 2 during a recent evening of fencing.
Congratulations to Erin for suggesting the winning name!
In other silliness, what happens when a Japanese TV show pits three Olympic fencers against fifty opponents? Find out!
Here he is, patrolling strip 2 during a recent evening of fencing.
Congratulations to Erin for suggesting the winning name!
In other silliness, what happens when a Japanese TV show pits three Olympic fencers against fifty opponents? Find out!
10 May 2013
Quick Virginia Renaissance Faire note: directions!! - 10 May 13
The Virginia Renaissance Faire opens this weekend! But the roads off of I-95 have been extensively reworked over the past year. They're great now but if your GPS hasn't been updated lately, the faire recommends using Google Maps, Mapquest or similar to get directions to the Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania. Hope to see you there!
08 May 2013
And the winner is... - 8 May 13
And the winning name is ... undecided!
We had a three-way tie between Leopold, Meistro, and Sheldon. So voting's open again but this time for only these three names. Email your choice for our invisible turtle's name by midnight Sunday, May 12. Votes from the first round will not carry over into this round so don't forget to vote again!
We had a three-way tie between Leopold, Meistro, and Sheldon. So voting's open again but this time for only these three names. Email your choice for our invisible turtle's name by midnight Sunday, May 12. Votes from the first round will not carry over into this round so don't forget to vote again!
07 May 2013
Date reminders - 7 May 13
Looks like we survived May the Fourth and Revenge of the Sixth! So what's next?
Tuesday, 7 May (yes today):
Wednesday, 8 May
Friday, 10 May
Tuesday, 7 May (yes today):
- Epee class starts tonight. If you haven't registered yet, you can still show up tonight -- new epeeists will be accepted through Friday's class. Classes are Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 for a total of eight sessions. The class fee is $60 and use of club epees is included.
- Votes for the club mascot's name are due by midnight tonight. Email your favorite name to coach@iwfc.net now!
Wednesday, 8 May
- Beginning fencing class starts. Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 for a total of ten sessions. New fencers will be accepted through Friday, 9 May. The class fee is $60 and equipment can be either rented or purchased. (Sizing and ordering is taken care of as part of the first class.) Email coach@iwfc.net to register.
Friday, 10 May
- Equipment orders are due by 10 p.m. and can be turned in either at club or via email. As usual, the order will be placed through Absolute so grab an order form and head over to their website. Email or hand in your form and payment by the deadline and you're good to go! Equipment should be in hand by Wednesday next week.
01 May 2013
Dates for classes and other cool things - 1 May 13
First, a BIG apology for being so late in getting the May class dates out! So here are May and June dates:
Epee class at IWFC: Starts 7 May and mets Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 for a total of eight sessions. Fencers should have a good command of basic fencing skills. The class fee is $60 and includes use of club epees. Email coach@iwfc.net to register.
Beginning fencing class at IWFC: Starts 8 May and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 for a total of ten sessions (no class on May 27, Memorial Day weekend). The class fee is $60 and equipment can be rented ($30 per month) or purchased (starting at $110). Fitting for equipment will be part of the first class. Email coach@iwfc.net to register.
Equipment order: The May equipment order will go in on Friday, 10 May. Orders are due to me by 10 p.m. and can be turned in at any club session or emailed to coach@iwfc.net. Visit Absolute and note important details like item numbers, sizes, and other options. Payment is due at the time the order is submitted.
No fencing at IWFC or PFC May 26 or 27: Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Beginning fencing class at IWFC: Starts June 3. Details as above.
June equipment order: The June equipment order will go in on Thursday, 6 June. Details as above.
And in non-fencing coolness, the Virginia Renaissance Faire starts Saturday, 11 May, and runs weekends through 9 June. It's at the Lake Anna Winery just west of Fredericksburg and admission is only $9. Click the link for info about special weekends including Scout Days, Shakespeare Weekend, and more! Listen to wonderful music, watch entertaining performers, learn how to drill with the militia or shoot a bow or do a country dance! There's also great food and drink (adult and otherwise), shopping, and so much more! If you have any questions, just let me know. And yes, I'll be there every Saturday as well as a couple of Sundays. Consider yourself warned!
Epee class at IWFC: Starts 7 May and mets Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 for a total of eight sessions. Fencers should have a good command of basic fencing skills. The class fee is $60 and includes use of club epees. Email coach@iwfc.net to register.
Beginning fencing class at IWFC: Starts 8 May and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 for a total of ten sessions (no class on May 27, Memorial Day weekend). The class fee is $60 and equipment can be rented ($30 per month) or purchased (starting at $110). Fitting for equipment will be part of the first class. Email coach@iwfc.net to register.
Equipment order: The May equipment order will go in on Friday, 10 May. Orders are due to me by 10 p.m. and can be turned in at any club session or emailed to coach@iwfc.net. Visit Absolute and note important details like item numbers, sizes, and other options. Payment is due at the time the order is submitted.
No fencing at IWFC or PFC May 26 or 27: Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Beginning fencing class at IWFC: Starts June 3. Details as above.
June equipment order: The June equipment order will go in on Thursday, 6 June. Details as above.
And in non-fencing coolness, the Virginia Renaissance Faire starts Saturday, 11 May, and runs weekends through 9 June. It's at the Lake Anna Winery just west of Fredericksburg and admission is only $9. Click the link for info about special weekends including Scout Days, Shakespeare Weekend, and more! Listen to wonderful music, watch entertaining performers, learn how to drill with the militia or shoot a bow or do a country dance! There's also great food and drink (adult and otherwise), shopping, and so much more! If you have any questions, just let me know. And yes, I'll be there every Saturday as well as a couple of Sundays. Consider yourself warned!
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