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Post by LongBlade on Nov 5, 2006 0:16:21 GMT -6
Details to be announced, but UTSA has agreed to host SWIFA #4 and the Annual Meeting (probably in the first two weekends of April, 2007).
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Post by Dan Gorman on Nov 5, 2006 1:46:54 GMT -6
Any way SWIFA #4 can be held prior to USACFC Nationals (Mar 31 - Apr 1)? It just seems to me a national championship is a more logical end to the season than a regional one. Also, am I to assume that the first 2 weekends would be Apr 7-8 and 14-15?
Dan
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Post by LongBlade on Nov 5, 2006 16:02:02 GMT -6
Any way SWIFA #4 can be held prior to USACFC Nationals (Mar 31 - Apr 1)? It just seems to me a national championship is a more logical end to the season than a regional one. Also, am I to assume that the first 2 weekends would be Apr 7-8 and 14-15? Dan I'll pass it on.
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Post by Parry Nine on Feb 6, 2007 18:42:57 GMT -6
Ok. Any word yet? If it is the last full weekend in March, I will definitely not be there. That is the same weekend as my final Master's Recital. If we could do it in April, that would be ideal.
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Post by Damaris on Feb 7, 2007 12:36:16 GMT -6
Dan you remember that we discuss and agreed at summer natls in atlanta, that the last swifa should be held before the USACFC event. And you remember Adam? the guy from UTSA that was wearing a UT sweater/shirt and you gave him hell for it, but his excuse was that somebody gave it to him? He is the main person to talk to about holding it before USACFC. In atlanta we mention that SWIFA 4 should be before USACFC. Also, when UTSA agreed to take SWIFA 4, I just said that it was cool that they host SWIFA 4, but just make sure its before USACFC. Over time they just forgot and I did think to remind them. But since then they forgot, I dont think they can get the venue any earlier now. They have told me a date which i have already put on www.swifa.net
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Post by LongBlade on Feb 7, 2007 14:09:16 GMT -6
Dan you remember that we discuss and agreed at summer natls in atlanta, that the last swifa should be held before the USACFC event. And you remember Adam? the guy from UTSA that was wearing a UT sweater/shirt and you gave him hell for it, but his excuse was that somebody gave it to him? He is the main person to talk to about holding it before USACFC. In atlanta we mention that SWIFA 4 should be before USACFC. Also, when UTSA agreed to take SWIFA 4, I just said that it was cool that they host SWIFA 4, but just make sure its before USACFC. Over time they just forgot and I did think to remind them. But since then they forgot, I dont think they can get the venue any earlier now. They have told me a date which i have already put on www.swifa.net I recently spoke with Adam Brewer about the scheduling of the SWIFA #4. UTSA's venue is used for things other than just fencing and is booked until after the USACFC.
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Post by LongBlade on Feb 14, 2007 10:41:02 GMT -6
Adam Brewer, president of UTSA fencing club, called and confirmed the date and venue for SWIFA 4.
It will be held April 14 (sanctioned team events) and April 15 (non-sanctioned individual events) at the Convocation Center (Big, ugly, brown building - his description, not mine) at UTSA.
Registration will close at 9:00 A.M. for all team events on Saturday and for the first individual event at 9:00 A.M. Sunday.
The individual events will have a nominal $5.00 entry fee to cover the costs of referees.
Contact Adam at (713) 254-6910 or at archangel77095@mail.com for more information. Registration will be on FRED in the next few days.
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Post by archangel on Feb 18, 2007 15:02:13 GMT -6
If you have any questions regarding SWIFA 4 please feel free to contact me by the many means provided by kyle. I will do my best to accomadate or answer any questions.
Thank you, Adam Brewer President of Swordplay @utsa
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Post by LongBlade on Mar 11, 2007 14:52:57 GMT -6
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Post by LongBlade on Apr 1, 2007 21:59:46 GMT -6
Just a reminder. The SWIFA Annual Meeting is 4/14/07 Saturday evening after the fencing. Anyone wanting an item put on the agenda, please leave me an e-mail or a PM on the forum.
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Post by LongBlade on Apr 14, 2007 0:29:17 GMT -6
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Post by LongBlade on Apr 15, 2007 22:08:31 GMT -6
SWIFA #4 went really well! Adam Brewer was on top of things, he had his troops from UTSA out in force to work it, and he also had the smarts to hire a good referee cadre, and to hire Amy Crawford to run it.
That's the way a SWIFA competition should work!
Great job, Adam! My hat is off to you![/i]
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Post by LongBlade on Apr 15, 2007 22:23:25 GMT -6
I found this very late (early) the other day. Been busy with SWIFA #4. Just now have time to post it. But it's worth a read. Great PR for SWIFA! ;DBobcat fencers carrying on tradition one épée at a timeBy William Ward The University Star 4/12/07 star.txstate.edu/content/view/3163/ This weekend the Texas State Fencing Club will travel to compete in the fourth and final scheduled Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association tournament, to be held at Texas-San Antonio. Previous tournaments have taken place at Texas State, North Texas and Houston. The Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association consists of clubs from Texas State, Texas, Texas A&M, UTSA, UNT and Houston. Currently Texas State is at the top of the association’s point standings. Club members are confident the team will retain its standing after this weekend’s event. Jon Clark/Star Photo READY? FENCE!: Will Cisler, psychology senior (left), and fencing club president, Kevin Beahan, math junior, engage in a form of fencing known as épée. “We’re going to win,” said club president, Kevin Beahan, a mathematics junior who participates in épée. Fencing offers three different events: foil, épée, and saber. The difference in each concerns the type of blade and guard used in competition. Beginners generally start on foil. Kyle Maysel, Southwest Texas State University alumnus, is the current president of the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association, which was created to promote the sport among Texas collegiate clubs. Some of the tougher competition this weekend will come from A&M, Texas and UNT. Beahan said the team’s ability to raise money from tournaments allows it to compete with schools that place greater emphasis on club sports. However, he also asserts fencing is not a sport all about money. “It takes community support and practice,” Beahan said. “That’s really where we have the edge on these other schools.” Beahan said John Moreau, faculty advisor and former fencing Olympian, has exposed the club to experienced athletes from around the world. Rob Stull, three-time Olympian and pentathlete, has practiced with the team, as has Moreau. The sports club, which is the oldest on campus, put on a demonstration this week in The Quad to raise awareness and attract new members. It currently has 20 to 25 members. “Keeping the club going is key,” Beahan said. “Most people didn’t even know we had a team.” For members, the fencing club is a way to socialize and meet new friends while staying competitive in athletics. “It started out as just a hobby, just a thing to do,” said Damaris Dotson, club vice president and longtime member. “It’s fun to compete; you meet people, you make friends.” Dotson, health services research graduate student, competes in the saber event. She emphasized it is common for new members to have no fencing experience and all are welcome. “Fencing is a sport most people get into later in life,” Dotson said. “It’s not like football or basketball where you are playing from the age of ten.” One of the biggest aspects of the club is social contacts and meetings. The club often holds meetings at Valentino’s, on The Square. “That’s our club meeting spot,” Dotson said. The club will host the Yorick Tournament April 20 and 21 in Jowers Center, Room 221; the event is scheduled to last most of both days. The tournament is the second oldest in Texas and named in honor of the court jester in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. “Some people come up to the door (in Jowers) but are scared to come in,” Beahan said. “They should give it a shot. They’re passing on an opportunity to try an interesting and competitive sport.”
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Post by LongBlade on Apr 15, 2007 22:41:05 GMT -6
Texas State won all the marbles for the 2006-2007 season, with a cumulative total of 27 points to 16 for the next closest competitor. I'll post all the official results and more details as soon as I get them.
Exhausted. I go bed... now...
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Post by LongBlade on Apr 17, 2007 11:09:25 GMT -6
Results from SWIFA #4:
Team Sabre: 1. TSFC (A) 2. UH 3. TAMU 4. UTSA 5. TSFC (B)
Team Epee: 1. UNT (A) 2. TSFC 3. U of H 4. TAMU 5. UTSA (B) 6. UTSA (A) 7. UNT (B) 8. SAC
Team Foil: 1. Baylor (A) 2. UTSA (A) 3. TSFC 4. UNT (A) 5. U of H (A) 6. Baylor (C) 7. TAMU (A) 8. Baylor (B) 9. SAC (A) 10. UTSA (B) 11. U of H (B) 12. SAC (B) 13. UNT (C) 14. UNT (B)
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Post by Katman on Apr 17, 2007 22:19:26 GMT -6
Wow what the hell, second place for saber from UH? Whoohoo. I didn't even think they'd have a saber squad but what do I know, I don't go there any more.
Oh hey, third for epee too.
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Post by schlager7 on Apr 18, 2007 6:23:08 GMT -6
I didn't even think they'd have a saber squad but what do I know, I don't go there any more. Jett has been getting into more sabre of late, that may have something to do with it. (BTW, nice to have you keep visiting.)
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