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My First NAC I am considering attending a NAC for the first time this season, but being the self-doubting, over-anxious over-analyzer that I am, I'm having a hard time making a commitment to myself. I'm wondering if folks out there have an opinion about "How to know when you're ready to go to a NAC". Let me be clear that I am still challenged (very much so!) at divisional events and am not at all bored by the local level. I just want to fence more and enjoy fencing others that are competitive and committed. I did go to Nationals last month and I thought that I did well for myself and I had super fun time of it. 
What say ye to this NAC virgin who is looking at airline prices to Memphis?
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I have not yet attended a NAC either. I would imagine that if you went to Nationals and enjoyed yourself, a NAC would be fine. I too went to Nationals and was not disappointed. I finished about where I wanted to (top 66% of my event). Because of this, I am planning on attending the NAC E in Atlanta.
I'd say that if you felt comfortable at nationals, go for it. Just because it's funny:  Originally Posted by Capt. Slo-mo If you don't want to lose fencing privileges at USFA-sanctioned events, then refrain from throwing flamagels at those events.
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Give it a try! Fencing is fun, and a NAC is a great way to fence people you've never fenced before. If you have the means, go! Concentrate on learning things and having a good time.
See you there! Originally Posted by IHateMrPotatohead I can't think of anything to put down there! 
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I would say if you have the cash, give it a shot. I think it's a good experience to go see and be part of a really big, well run, well reffed event. It will get you a chance to meet a lot of people, and get you used to what national events feel like, which is a good thing to get out of the way with developmental events (ie div 2/3). "If I were ever to challenge you to a duel, your best bet would be battle axes in a very dark basement." Misquoted from The Prisoner
"Technical excellence is the antecedant of tactical creativity." - Nat Goodhartz
But those things which belong neither to God nor to Caeser, feeleth free to writeth them off, for yea, they are deductable.
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Thanks you guys. Those are very encouraging comments. I think I'm almost definitely leaning towards going. 
Of course additional thoughts are always welcomed.
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The more experience you have, the better off you'll be in the future, so of course you should go for it! "Life is like a wheel, where everyone steals, but when we rise, it's like Strawberry Fields."
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A NAC is not so big a deal, esp if its just a div 2 or 3. Its just like a big tournament, except nicer. "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. And from this side only! The flight of a half-man, half-bird. Dinosaurs nuzzling their young in pastures where strip malls should be. Cookies on dowels. All those moment, lost in time. Gone, like eggs off a hooker's stomach. Time to die" -Phil Ken Sebben
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I agree of most of the comments. If you can afford it - just GO.
The first NAC that I've been to (junior nac) I got demolished. I didn't even make it pass the pools. I was way too nervous and didn't get my fencing act together until late in the pools when it was too late. But I didn't regret going. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. Definitely helped me do better in my following NACs. A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the word you first thought of.
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Originally Posted by akaiyuki I agree of most of the comments. If you can afford it - just GO.
The first NAC that I've been to (junior nac) I got demolished. I didn't even make it pass the pools. I was way too nervous and didn't get my fencing act together until late in the pools when it was too late. But I didn't regret going. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. Definitely helped me do better in my following NACs. This tends to happen, I think. Best to get the jitters out of the way early, huh? It will also help make local events seem much less intimidating. "If I were ever to challenge you to a duel, your best bet would be battle axes in a very dark basement." Misquoted from The Prisoner
"Technical excellence is the antecedant of tactical creativity." - Nat Goodhartz
But those things which belong neither to God nor to Caeser, feeleth free to writeth them off, for yea, they are deductable.
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Jesus would use the flick.
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This summer's NACs were supposed to be my first (Y14, Y16 women's foil). But I was injured too badly and was out for quite a while. I wasn't in the shape that I needed to be to be able to go. When love bites, be sure to bite back.
Rule #1 She who hesitates has lost.
Rule #2 Don't trick yourself into thinking you suck.
Rule #3 Remember, bad footwork makes coach cry.
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I'd definatley agree with everyone above and say: If you felt alright at the nationals and have the cash just go.
But...
Be pepared to be demolished. First one or two national events can be brutal.
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Let's stick to the topic and keep the banter for elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by courtneyp I am considering attending a NAC for the first time this season, but being the self-doubting, over-anxious over-analyzer that I am, I'm having a hard time making a commitment to myself.
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What say ye to this NAC virgin who is looking at airline prices to Memphis? Discuss it with your coach. See what he/she thinks. Talk about how the NAC fits into your goals for the season. A NAC early in the season may help you be less nervous at later events. Then again, a NAC late in the season (like the Atlanta NAC this year) may give you more time to prepare so that you may do better at the NAC itself.
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