One difference from the past...we won't be able to host it in the Rec Center (where all of our past tournaments have been)...instead, we'll be hosting it where we practice, in our Read Building. As time gets closer, we'll have more details about the directions to get to that facility, etc.
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SWIFA #2 was the same weekend as the JOQs for both the South Texas and Gulf Coast Divisions. I didn't hear a word of anybody having a problem with that.
Thanks for putting up a page on FRED so fast, TAMU.
As a reminder, all teams need to list how many squads they plan to have, even if it's only tentative or they only know a partial list of the fencers, so the host team can plan for you. It's nice to have enough strips and refs, so it's also to your advantage.
I'm speaking up for TAMCC then... we will take a team of 3 for each event, except saber where there will be two teams of 3. Gotta love that saber! I'll let you guys know if there happens to be more, but I doubt it.
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I'm speaking up for TAMCC then... we will take a team of 3 for each event, except saber where there will be two teams of 3. Gotta love that saber! I'll let you guys know if there happens to be more, but I doubt it.
I think you mean squads. TAMUCC is the team. Each team is allowed a maximum of two squads per weapon.
SWIFA Teams: There is a vacancy in the SWIFA Executive Committee due to the resignation of the Vice Chair. We have nominated our current Secretary, Dean Lantrip, to fill that position. This action creates a vacancy for the position of Secretary. The Executive Committee is soliciting nominations for candidates to fill that position. There will be a special meeting held at SWIFA #3 after close of registration to elect a replacement as set forth in Article V, Section 6 of our By-Laws (excerpt below). Kyle Maysel, SWIFA Chair
ARTICLE V: Management by the Executive Committee Section 6. Replacement of Officers: The Executive Committee may replace a member who has resigned or who has been removed by the following procedure: a. At any Special Meeting where a new member of the Executive Committee is to be voted upon, a majority of the members of the Executive Committee must be present or attend by telephone or telephone conferencing. The use of proxy votes is not allowed. b. A majority of the member teams at this meeting must cast votes of approval before the new member of the Executive Committee is approved.
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As required by Article V, Section 6, of the SWIFA By-laws, we held an election on February 18 at SWIFA #3 to replace the vacant position of Vice Chair.
By a unanimous vote of the member teams attending, our then current Secretary, Dean Lantrip, was elected as the new Vice Chair of SWIFA.
Also by a unanimous vote of the member teams attending, Daniel Johnson, of Trinity University, was elected as the new Secretary.
Congratulations... or perhaps condolences, to Dean and Daniel!
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minaesfanjani: Hello, I am mina and I am 31 years old ,I am going to go Edinburg Texas until next Month, I was a member of national team of IRAN,please help me for finding a club because I have time there, i wana doing fencing
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nietzsche: DARTS
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schlager7: Bryn Ralph teaches at the junior college/
Mar 10, 2018 10:19:42 GMT -6
Thomas: Does anyone know of any fencing in Tyler, Texas?
Jan 10, 2018 12:45:06 GMT -6
pditty: Hello! Looking for any information on instruction for a child in the Tyler, TX area? Thank you!
Oct 1, 2016 18:42:43 GMT -6
mmezest1997: Hello - moving soon to Texas. My kids participate in fechten here in Germany. They are interested in continuing when we move.
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navyfencer: To finish post started about Art Olsen, He was the originator of the "Silverton Highlands International Fencing Tournament. He will be greatly missed.
May 13, 2015 7:20:54 GMT -6
navyfencer: A sad note to older fencers, Art Olsen of Durango CO passed away in Dec. 2014. He was a friend to all, a classical fencer extrorda
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navyfencer: Does anyone know the whereabout's of Patrice Caux
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navyfencer: Does anyone know the whereabout's of Patrice Caux? I fenced with him during our early years in Denver
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greekfire: Gyroscope balls? Who carries them?
Mar 19, 2014 6:26:24 GMT -6
bobb121: Has anyone used one of those Gyroscope balls before
Mar 18, 2014 10:41:58 GMT -6
joevisconti: What are you asking, torque?
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torque: hey i heard about this but i never got any mor einformation! is this still living!?
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schlager7: A lot of clubs won't go younger than 10 or 12, but a few take students as young as 7. (I know because there are competitions for youth 8 & under at some tournaments).
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clapous71: HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE
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