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Post by fox on Dec 5, 2006 12:09:06 GMT -6
I noted that the Gulf Coast Division will get to hold a Super Youth Circuit for, what I take to be, the first time. It is not until Spring, but I was curious about the logistical issues.
The first NCAA Championships here and the Div I/Jr NAC were held at George R. Brown. The second NCAA Championship here was at a hotel across from the Galleria. Any idea where this event will be held?
I heard that, since BCFA was to play host, some are presuming this will be at Louise's W. Bellfort location. It is pretty good size but my understanding of what we used to call Super RYCs is that they are pretty large.
I also noted a fellow on Fencing Net posted the following, recently (italics mine):
It seems this might slow down the registration process significantly.
I am not saying these are overwhelming problems, but I am curious about how these issues will be tackled. Good solutions to re-occurring problems can become awfully popular and many of us will be looking to learn from this event.
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Post by interested parent on Dec 5, 2006 15:29:05 GMT -6
I believe a super RYC was held at Rice the first year they had this category.
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Post by fox on Dec 5, 2006 15:46:50 GMT -6
I believe a super RYC was held at Rice the first year they had this category. I'm pretty familiar with Rice. Out of curiosity, do you know which gym (or gyms) were used. I am curious how much space (i.e. how many strips) it required. While my own kids have kids, I get a real kick out of watching the young fencers growing into the sport.
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Post by katyblades on Dec 5, 2006 23:03:10 GMT -6
I believe the first SYC was at Rice, hosted by Salle Mauro, and run by Steve Moss and Steve Carlton. It was a two day event, not three, and coordinated very well. I think they had 16 strips in the back two gyms at Rice.
Louise's space should have plenty of room for a three day SYC. She has about 24 strips with directing room. There is a West Coast SYC that same day. I don't know where the East Coast Saber fencers will go, but the foil fencers will probably go fence with Greg's group and the epee fencers should come fence ours. Between So. Texas, Dallas and Gulf Coast Division we have many of the top epee youth.
If you want to good solution to a re-occuring problem then put an amory in the host hotels for several hours the night before the NACs or Nationals. This would eliminate the 400 yard line Friday morning in NM this year that took about 2 hours to navigate. It was mentioned by many people, but hasn't been implemented. It also helps to hold the first event of the first day an epee event, because it does not strain the armorers and allows people to check their stuff early in the day for the other weapons. A check-in amorer the night before for several hours would be good the night before the first event here. That would keep things from slowing down that morning, because once everything starts behind it stays that way. I don't know if registration is on FRED, but the email can go out to all registrants to get them the info of where this is held.
The birth certificate check is easy and should not slow down registration too much. USFA memberships are verified before the event starts, and the waivers need to be filled out and check and check the date on the certificate.
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Post by schlager7 on Dec 6, 2006 9:21:11 GMT -6
If you want to good solution to a re-occuring problem then put an amory in the host hotels for several hours the night before the NACs or Nationals. I really like that idea! It has a lot of potential if organized right.
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Post by kd5mdk on Dec 27, 2006 6:44:18 GMT -6
Generally, the reason it hasn't been done is the tournament armorers are all working to setup the facility itself the night before the tournament. I know the planned venue is the Houston Athletic Fencing Center, so perhaps that can be managed beforehand.
I also recall than a number of National referees will be brought in, which should be very nice.
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