USACFC Review

[DJ Apostrophe]

That didn't work out so well for the teacher at his old high school...

linky: http://news.bostonherald.com/localRe...ticleid=133792

-w

[falconfoilist]

I have found ample places showing the squad and team results, but no one has posted anything (or at least, I haven't found anything) regarding the individual results. BGSU had to leave quickly to get on our 13 hr drive and we were curious how the individuals finished. Could someone send me a link or something pertaining to where those results could be found? Thanks!

[MyrddinsPrecint]

as far as i know, they haven't been posted yet....

the one failure of nationals this year...

; )


Noodle?

[KD5MDK]

Do people have an idea of a minimum number of grounded strips required?

[TooLoftheDeviL]

as far as i know, they haven't been posted yet....

the one failure of nationals this year...

; )


Noodle?

Speaking of failures, how did people feel about our job as the hosts this year?

Was there ample space for the fencing, and for your belongings?

Did you have trouble finding a place to stay, or food while you were here?

Were member of our club generally helpful to any questions you may have had during your stay?

Criticisms will really help future schools keep in mind how better to do this job.

[noodle]

they're available and were sent out, they were just late

2006 USACFC Final Individual Results

Men's Sabre
 1	Ben Blaweiss 		Florida
 2	Kevin Shanahan		UMass
 3	Benjamin White		UMass
 4	Cartlandt Armstrong	Army
 5	Justin English		Cornell
 6	Meng Zhong		Michigan
 7	Eric Zellers		Army
 8	Ned Schneider		Dartmouth
 9	Lief Knag 		Michigan
10	Tyler Marcotte		UNH
11	Matthew Casey		UMass
12	Kevin Chien		Cornell


Men's Epee
 1	Joel Katz		Navy
 2	Michael Klinger		Cornell
 3	Chris Rogers		Texas
 4	Jay Gengelback		Purdue
 5	Michael Samhaber	Arizona State
 6	Patrick Moore		Texas A&M
 7	Paul Klatzman		Maryland
 8	Joe Landin		Purdue
 9	Andrew Harroun		Michigan
10	Benn  Brann		Arizona State
11	Davidson  Barr		Northwestern
12	Jeff Ozane		Northwestern


Men's Foil
 1	Tommy Henning		William and Mary
 2	Daniel Tovrov		Tufts
 3	Jeff Agnew		Army
 4	Nathaniel Duvall	Cornell
 5	Nick Jew		Texas
 6	Michael Green		Clemson
 7	Charlie Shin		Army
 8	Longda Yin		Cornell
 9	Mikhail Genin		Tufts
10	Josh Jacques		Michigan
11	Dave Hughes		Michigan
12	Tim O'Hara		Army



Women's Sabre
 1	Laura Brassard		UMass
 2	Ashley Riley		UNH
 3	Alex Oh			Michigan State
 4	Britney Denison		Michigan State
 5	Jing Zhao		Michigan
 6	Marina Danilevsky	Chicago
 7	Elizabeth Johnson	Michigan
 8	Gaby Matthews		Smith
 9	Sarah Hancha		Michigan
10	Ashley Hatfield		Smith
11	Angela Hatter		Florida
12	Dani Hellman		Army


Women's Epee
 1	Christina Giblin	Maryland
 2	Natalie Vie		Arizona State
 3	Megan Remaly		Michigan
 4	Katherine Baldasty	UMass
 5	Michelle Yancey		Virginia Tech
 6	Becky Stotzer		Michigan
 7	Samantha Klein		Indiana
 8	Courtney Stokes		Florida
 9	Leili Slutz		Indiana
10	Alaina Floyd		Clemson
11	Jekaterina Sokolova	UMass
12	Christina McLane	Virginia Tech


Women's Foil
 1	Emily Hannenberg	Army
 2	Kate Dusinberre		UNH
 3	Liz Dreeland		Arizona State
 4	Kelly Crandall		Florida
 5	Jenny Sutter		Michigan
 6	CJ Wyckoff		Michigan State
 7	Dorah Wakov		Texas
 8	Suji Kwon		Smith
 9	Brandi Moore		Texas
10	Katie Zenger		Clemson
11	Sophia Obamije		Army
12	Gina Dumkrieger		Arizona State

[ChrisBrasel]

Wondering about next year or any other college fencing events for the rest of the year.

Can I just go individually and just show up and fence or does my school have to join and fill out boatloads of paperwork and such?

[noodle]

Wondering about next year or any other college fencing events for the rest of the year.

Can I just go individually and just show up and fence or does my school have to join and fill out boatloads of paperwork and such?

entry is by team. you can, however, enter youself individually as a team, theoretically speaking. you would have to pay the full team's entry fee, though, which is probably a bit pricey for just one person

only two forms to send in, one membership, and one tournament entry.

[oiuyt]

Do people have an idea of a minimum number of grounded strips required?

Yes.

-B

ps In case you were wondering, historically that number has been zero. More are, of course, useful.

[oiuyt]

entry is by team. you can, however, enter youself individually as a team, theoretically speaking. you would have to pay the full team's entry fee, though, which is probably a bit pricey for just one person

only two forms to send in, one membership, and one tournament entry.

It has been suggested that starting with 2007 that the championships should include a requirement that all squads be full 3-person (plus sub(s)) squads. Personally I believe that this would require an admendment to the constitution (of which I don't have a copy, but I've been told it defines a squad as 1 or more person in a given weapon).

If that change is made then you would need at least 2 other people to form a "team."

-B

[seak]

Wondering about next year or any other college fencing events for the rest of the year.

Can I just go individually and just show up and fence or does my school have to join and fill out boatloads of paperwork and such?

There really aren't any left this year, except for the odd conference championship

However there are lots of different types of college events during the season. Some are team events (USACFC's, Dual Meets) others aren't (Temple Open).

If you are interested in doing college events next year you should start looking and planning now. Having a team always helps

[ChrisBrasel]

ha! Who needs a team? Just kidding. Fencing at my school isn't strong at all, so there isn't anyone I would be willing to be on a team with yet. Anyone need a lone epee fencer at a fencing school? Will dance for lessons.

[noodle]

ha! Who needs a team? Just kidding. Fencing at my school isn't strong at all, so there isn't anyone I would be willing to be on a team with yet. Anyone need a lone epee fencer at a fencing school? Will dance for lessons.

transfer to clemson. i'm graduating.

[Beowulfman6]

ha! Who needs a team? Just kidding. Fencing at my school isn't strong at all, so there isn't anyone I would be willing to be on a team with yet. Anyone need a lone epee fencer at a fencing school? Will dance for lessons.

You could come to Brevard College. We need more fencers, and we won't even make you dance!

[MyrddinsPrecint]

YAY I wasn't DFL!!!

It has been suggested that starting with 2007 that the championships should include a requirement that all squads be full 3-person (plus sub(s)) squads. Personally I believe that this would require an admendment to the constitution (of which I don't have a copy, but I've been told it defines a squad as 1 or more person in a given weapon).

If that change is made then you would need at least 2 other people to form a "team."

-B

the version that is contained in the Almighty Vice Presidential Binder (it's not dated, but it's in the 2004-2005 season area) very clearly defines:

Squad- One of the three weapon (foil, saber or epee) groupings in one gender (e.g. women's foil squad) composed of one or more fencers of the specific gender form a specific school.

Team- The grouping of one, two or three of the gender specific squads (eg. men's team or women's team) from a specific school.



so, yes, it would appear that it would need to be changed.

edit: this might be useful-- "In order to amend this document a written proposal must be submitted to the president of the USACFC. The president must distribute the proposal to all member clubs. Thirty days (30) following the distribution a vote is to be taken. At least 75% of the eligible member teams (not actual votes) is required for passage of any amendment."


This is somewhat confusing as it seems to define team as men's or women's, and further indicated that each team gets a vote, and thus they could, in fact use actual votes. instead of "eligible member teams", do they really mean "eligible member clubs" where club is defined as "the entire body of athletes and representatives representing their particular school"??

[oiuyt]

the version that is contained in the Almighty Vice Presidential Binder (it's not dated, but it's in the 2004-2005 season area) very clearly defines:

I now have a copy of the constitution (thanks Wafath!). There was one mailed to all club reps earlier this season (despite being an officer of the organization I am not on this list as I do not represent my school in voting terms).

Looks like the admendment process is considerably easier than I had feared/heard. 3/4 of the member schools (not voting schools, which would make it MUCH easier) need to approve admendments. Voting need not take place at the annual meeting.

Does look like that process would have to take place to make the change that Bruce has been talking about of requiring 3+-person squads.

-B