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Post by grace on Oct 2, 2011 23:58:37 GMT -6
Furthermore, if you want to follow what's going on with this club more closely, join their facebook page (Fencing League & TAMCC). Their historian posts photos weekly.
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Post by monitorlizerd on Oct 3, 2011 5:10:07 GMT -6
Grace- it sounds like a broken solder joint or wire, usually in the fencer end, but could be elsewhere. That's as much as I would say without the reel in my hands. It could be a dozen other things. I'd be happy to help, as would just about any other armorer around, but the logistics of getting it here/there might be touchy. Maybe someone who comes to Houston every weekend could bring it up? If you'd like, PM me for my phone #, or you can get it from Schlager7-John, give it to Grace if they want it.
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Post by grace on Oct 3, 2011 7:04:51 GMT -6
Thanks, Monitorlizerd. I don't know of anyone that goes to Houston every weekend. Zach comes down when he can, and I am not sure when he'll be back. Possibly I could mail it to you and send a check for you to fix it and mail it back? John, could you im me Monitorlizerd's phone number?
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Post by grace on Oct 12, 2011 11:25:51 GMT -6
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Post by grace on Oct 17, 2011 20:41:42 GMT -6
Here's our SWIFA saber team with Chris! Better known as the Darkside Sabreurs! Attachments:
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Post by grace on Oct 30, 2011 1:00:37 GMT -6
The Fencing League has officially begun a special night just for saber fencing (Fridays from 6-9) with special activities beforehand, like saber refereeing clincs and skull sessions that start at 5. ... Chris is teaching this class upstairs in the Sports Rec center in the mirrored room and it is awesome. Working towards having two saber teams... Of course, I'm delighted!!!
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Post by Aldo N on Oct 30, 2011 8:25:44 GMT -6
It really sounds like the TAMU-CC group has taken off. My congratulations to everyone involved for keeping fencing alive in Corpus Christi.
One question, is the group solely for the TAMU-CC students or can non-student community members participate?
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Post by grace on Nov 16, 2011 20:26:19 GMT -6
Sorry, I missed your post Aldo N. For now, the club is only for college students attending school at TAMUCC. We can get punch passes for special visitors, but they are not very easy to get, so the kids pretty much reserve those for coaches.
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Post by grace on Nov 16, 2011 20:28:40 GMT -6
The club ordered a whole bunch of new equipment!!! AND they were given two more lockers for all the stuff. A total of 4 lockers now.
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Post by grace on Nov 16, 2011 20:40:59 GMT -6
Here's how the SWIFA tshirts turned out! Attachments:
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Post by seguin on Nov 17, 2011 12:54:44 GMT -6
Pretty sharp!
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Post by grace on Dec 4, 2011 22:40:52 GMT -6
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Post by schlager7 on Dec 4, 2011 23:10:28 GMT -6
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's fencing league helps students sharpen skills
By Ellen Braunstein Special to the Caller-Times
Posted December 4, 2011 at 7:20 p.m., updated December 4, 2011 at 7:20 p.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI — When you think of fencing in South Texas, barbed wire may be the first thing that comes to mind. Not so at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where students get the opportunity to learn, practice and compete in the unfamiliar and somewhat esoteric sport of fencing.
Enthusiasm, skill and confidence is making a serious contender of the intramural fencing club, said Grace Buchanan, one of the volunteer coaches.
"Team members are winning many bouts and making a lot of new friends," said Buchanan, a 30-year veteran of the sport.
Genesis Rodriguez, the fencing club's vice president, had her bladed weapon for a recent competition.
"I'm kind of nervous, but I'm prepared," said Rodriguez, a political science major.
Rodriguez's petite frame bounces with agility in her head-to-toe, protective uniform.
"A lot of people see me as very tiny and say, 'Uh, is that a good sport for you?' But this sport gives you a lot of balance. It's a good workout, mentally and physically," she said.
Buchanan helped Megan Haberzettle and J.J. Mendez start the fencing league at the local university about 18 months ago with equipment donated by the Coastal Bend Fencing Society. Others such as University of Texas Fencing Club alumni Chris Erickson, Zach McGee and Jay Young, also offered their volunteer services as coaches.
The club has since grown to about 23 members who duel on weekends on campus.
Members had their first taste of competition and victory in October when they competed against several other Texas university clubs at San Marcos Baptist University. The local group placed fourth in saber, 11th in épée and fourteenth in foil.
"It's high energy and a lot of fun," said Cristian Romo, a computer science major, who has practiced the powerful and quick thrusts of saber fencing since high school in Jourdanton.
"There are a lot of calculations to see how you can get your opponent to mess up. It's like a chess game. You have to make split decisions and hope you get it right," he said.
Marine biology major Katrina Smith, captain of the épée team, began fencing at age 13 after coveting a sword she saw at a local flea market in Plano. Her mother let her purchase the weapon under the condition that she learn fencing. She has since competed nationally and at the Junior Olympics.
"I like fencing because it's very sportsmanlike. Everyone is willing to help. You meet people from all different backgrounds. It's very cultured," she said.
Rodriguez agreed.
"People think it's a tough sport that involves hitting each other. It's fun and builds character. It's not scary at all," Rodriguez said.
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Post by grace on Dec 4, 2011 23:30:05 GMT -6
LOL... on their facebook page tonight one of the officers said they might not have any more practices till next semester, and one of the gals said, "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! What will I do now?! I'll have nothing!!!!!" I love it!
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Post by grace on Mar 7, 2012 20:05:49 GMT -6
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Post by grace on Mar 7, 2012 20:07:56 GMT -6
We now have a logo! Attachments:
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