Preparation for Nationals, Cadet (foil and Epee) and Div III (Foil). Preparation includes a clinic for both referees (officail USFA Seminar) and Intermediate Foil.
Fees: Events $15 each; Either Clinic $40. There is NO registration fee. just event fees.
Friday activities
6:00 Building Opens for Grand Opening elebration
7:00 Registration Closes for Cadet Foil
Sat
9:00 USFA Certified Referee Clinic with Amgad Badawi
8:30 Foil Clinic
Sunday
8:30 Div II Mixed Foil
12:00 Cadet Mixed Epee
2:00 PM Y14 Foil
The High Plains Fencing Academy (Amarillo, Texas) will have it's first event at it's new Academy on March 17-19 at our new building on NE 19th and Spring. We hope many fencers from far and wide will join us in our celebration and grand opening ceremony. We are going to call our first event at the new HPF; The Weekend Madness Event. On Friday evening at 6:00, we will start the evening off with a tour, grand opening ceremony and what-not as we show-off our new facility, At 7:00 PM we will close registration for the cadet foil and begin fencing in the primary fencing room. Other activities will be going on throughout the facility all evening. On Saturday morning starting at 8:30 AM we will have an intermediate level foil clinic. We are in the process of putting together a referee clinic on Saturday from 9:00-6:30 for those wishing to become nationally certified, there will be testing and observations on Sun at the event. On Sunday we will start the day off with a DIV III mixed Foil event, the second event will start at noon-Cadet mixed Epee, and the final event-Y14 Foil will start at 2:00 PM. The weekend promises to be full of fun and entertainment as well as quality fencing when we "break-in" our new facility.
Building is almost ready for our grand opening, hope some morepeople sign up and come out for our great event. Pathces showed up in the mail already. WOW they look pretty cool
An event doesn't have to be highly rated to be great. If it's well run and a good time is had by all, why isn't it a great event? Not everyone is out to up their ratings and egos. Many of us here in our division are simply about the fun and sport of fencing.
Matt, I hope your tournament goes well and is truely a great time for all!
this event will be the first event that we give out patches for.
it is a great event for what it is set-up for. We will have many important people from around Amarillo at the event and it'll be a great time as well.
This event is a Div III event no one over a D may enter.
The event is helping grow the sport with two great clinics. Opening of a fuly functional full time fencing building, and preperation for the national qualifers that comes up in a few weeks.
As far as a high level event... That would be the Crown of Texas. That is the high level, major event that we host.
It's nice for you to hide behind your false name Poulet and not tell us who you really are. For someone wh hides a lot behind a fake name you sure do a good job of countering thread I write on here and on the main board.....
His mission resembles that of Walter Mitty more than Don Quioxte[sic]. At least Don Quioxte didn't harm everyone around him with his delusions of heroism and noble struggle.
Apparently, there isn't much fencing in Amarillo... it's one of those weird armpits of the fencing world. There are a couple of marginally competitve clubs, that work their butts off to host "C" level events - and when they succeed it's considered a "high level event". I imagine it's very difficult place to establish a good perspective of the greater fencing world.
Then we have Hite...
Here are his qualifications: Very enthusiastic about fencing Willing to spend money on fencing Willing to travel
That's it... yep... all of it.
Anywhere outside Amarillo, this guy simply doesn't even show up on the radar of the fencing world. In his world there are few, if any, reference points for how people in his position usually behave. However, existing in an isolated area, and armed with the power of the internet, he can make quite a bit of noise.
It was bad enough when he was polluting the board with scores of advertisements for his random tournaments (at one point he was brazen enough to place one of his "plugs" in a thread dedicated to the passing of a fencing legend), but lately he's been carrying on about his plans for world domination (his usurping of the RMS circuit, running for office, misinforming the community about the resignation of Section Chair, etc). It's not surprising that he's drawing some flak - especially considering he decided to go all Rodney King on everyone with his "Why can't we all get along" thread.
Yes, it's good that he wants to build fencing.
But...
Make enough noise, and you'll get feedback. (Fact of Life)
__________________ Quit touchin' me, ya freak
F.Net Rule #1: E. L. E. (everybody love everybody)
But why not just leave him be? I really hate to see this guy in the arena, trying to do the right thing, and being sniped at from the sidelines.
I don't know hpfencing from Adam. I think (and have posted here) that the RMS structure is fatally flawed. However, for Pete's sake, the guy is trying to drum up support.
It could be a lot worse, and given the problems the RMS has it isn't likely to get better. Why try to discredit someone who is battling against long odds?
If I'm commenting anyway the I might ask Mr. Epee why are you always so negative? While good posture is important isn't it uncomfortable to keep an Epee THERE.
Poulet: You have just shown up here and you seem to have a penchant for slamming people. That is most annoying, begone troll!
George Vanovich
Tucson, AZ
If you want me come and get me!
I'm not going because my refereeing services were already contracted for the Gold Blade Open in DFW area. It's not a lack of support thing, but it's a "I was already booked before I was asked to go." I told an individual that I'd be there and I keep my word.
Apparently, there isn't much fencing in Amarillo... it's one of those weird armpits of the fencing world. There are a couple of marginally competitve clubs, that work their butts off to host "C" level events - and when they succeed it's considered a "high level event". I imagine it's very difficult place to establish a good perspective of the greater fencing world.
(Fact of Life)
Actually The crown of Texas Event that we host in June is a high level event. Last year we had A2 levels and many fencers from 8 different states. We are secluded but we are moving forward and learning as well as trying to improve with the limits we have set in front of us.
All the clubs in OK and NM and most in CO states know me by name and greet me with oepn arms at all there events. Other areas are not with-in reasonable travel distance for a weekend event so only those in those areas know me and my willingness to help.
I agree with any others, your negitivaty does rub of fon people and you really don't know a hill of beans about our little neck on RMS until you've tried to live in it so your perspective is nto the same as mine.
Anyway good luck on your slamming wars and attacks. I'll continue to learn more abot fencing and continue to help the fening world in any way I can.
I have never said anywhere that I am a copetitive fencer. I do not have the competitive streak as they say. I have fun with the sport, win or loose.
I would lke to thank those that have jumped to my defence as two people have started attacking all my post.
I'm usually not picky about other people's spelling/grammar, but I simply cannot tell what you are trying to say. Please. Please. Please. Start checking your posts a little better. It speaks volumes about your level of respect for the audience, when you don't.
Now, get this through your head. You are not the only person in the world who supports fencing. This complex you have developed is simply absurd. It's almost as disturbing as your repeated attempts to "promote fencing" on a board that is already dedicated to the sport. Most of the people here are not bush league amateurs.
You volunteer? That's great... now here's a little lesson from a book that shares your name.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matthew 6:1
"Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
This sport is built on the backs of people who have dedicated their lives to it. Yes, you provide opportunities for people to fence, but your situation is not unique, nor is your contribution profound. And believe it, or not, you need fencing, as much as it needs you. Ain't that the kicker.
You're no enemy of mine. I'm simply trying to help you gain a little perspective, on why people have been picking on you. I'm honestly trying to help you.
__________________ Quit touchin' me, ya freak
F.Net Rule #1: E. L. E. (everybody love everybody)
Weekend Madness March 17-19--Amarillo, Texas 
Linear Mode
