Name on jacket

[freerider258]

Hello all,

I was wondering if I should get my last name on the back of my jacket. I'm going to get an FIE jacket. I...

-Will be attending Junior Sectionals
-Will not be attending any national events

Questions:

-Will I come off as arrogant? A tool?
-Should I get it now before I wash the jacket, or can I get it on during the lifespan that i wear the jacket?

Any input helps!
Thanks

-fr

[TBean]

Hello all,

I was wondering if I should get my last name on the back of my jacket. I'm going to get an FIE jacket. I...

-Will be attending Junior Sectionals
-Will not be attending any national events

Questions:

-Will I come off as arrogant? A tool?
-Should I get it now before I wash the jacket, or can I get it on during the lifespan that i wear the jacket?

Any input helps!
Thanks

-fr

If you are sure the jacket will fit get your name put on it. Most of your peers at junior sectionals will probably already have thier names on thier uniform, you will not look arrogant or like a tool. In fact, the sectional might require that you have your name and your jacket or leg - it will be painful to have to write that with a marker on your spiffy new jacket.

I don't know that putting your name on your jacket before you wash it increases the lifespan of the lettering. However, when you do go to a national competition already having your name on your jacket will be one less thing to have to deal with when you get there.

[freerider258]

If you are sure the jacket will fit get your name put on it. Most of your peers at junior sectionals will probably already have thier names on thier uniform, you will not look arrogant or like a tool. In fact, the sectional might require that you have your name and your jacket or leg - it will be painful to have to write that with a marker on your spiffy new jacket.

I don't know that putting your name on your jacket before you wash it increases the lifespan of the lettering. However, when you do go to a national competition already having your name on your jacket will be one less thing to have to deal with when you get there.

I thought I might get this answer.
I'll go ahead and do it. Some people at my club have their name on their jacket and don't fence at national tournaments. I fence epee, so I'll put it on the back, since I'll eventually change my pants.

[Pescados666]

What's your last name? See if the vender you order from offers to put your name on it for you. I'd put my name on it soon as I get it.

[HDG]

You will only look like a tool if you get your country on there and never fence internationally.

[TBean]

You will only look like a tool if you get your country on there and never fence internationally.

Because of injury I sometimes fence left-handed. One of my left-handed team mates nicely gave me an old jacket to wear. Since on occasion I also do competitions lefty and thier name on the back was faded enough, I had my name stenciled over it. The Marx's also, unfortunately, re-stenciled the USA. Talk about feeling like an idiot.

[freerider258]

You will only look like a tool if you get your country on there and never fence internationally.

Haha yeah, I know some people who have USA on the back who have never fenced internationally

[Mr Epee]

Haha yeah, I know some people who have USA on the back who have never fenced internationally

Why do you hate America?

[freerider258]

Why do you hate America?

I don't
Errr what made you say that?

[Mr Epee]

Errr what made you say that?

Probably the fact that you hate America...

[freerider258]

Probably the fact that you hate America...

Where did I say I hate America again?

[Fencergrl]

For all newcomers to f-net, Craig really should mention Mr. E's... ahem humour as part of their intro letter.

<fencergrl smacks Mr. E on the side of the head> freerider's has the same birthday as I, so be nice.

[freerider258]

For all newcomers to f-net, Craig really should mention Mr. E's... ahem humour as part of their intro letter.

<fencergrl smacks Mr. E on the side of the head> freerider's has the same birthday as I, so be nice.

I understand his humor, let's debate music theory

[Fencergrl]

Ahhh... well then if you hate "America" the group then, I'll have to side with Mr. E, I liked the song "Sister Golden Hair", but some of their other songs I didn't like as much.

[D'Art]

What's wrong with "Horse with no name"?

[Nicksmom]

I like having the names on the jackets or the pants. That way I know who I'm watching. I'm getting a shirt or jacket with "Nicksmom" on it, that way all the f.netters will know who I am

*other personality starts to talk "and run like hell to get away from you"*

[D'Art]

I wish I had even one personality, never mind two.

Maybe I should take up the eep....

[kuroutesshin]

Isn't name and country required for NACs, since they also include Canadian and Mexican fencers? I was under the impression Summer National required name only.

[brtech]

NACs and Summer Nationals only require name.

Only FIE events require country: World Cups, World Championships, Olympics

[oiuyt]

Only FIE events require country: World Cups, World Championships, Olympics

I think some non-FIE international events (5-Nations, Commonwealth Games, etc.) require country codes as well.

-B