Name on Jacket Question

[freerider258]

Hey guys,

If a fencer has last name that begins with "Mc" like McFencer or McNuggets, would the "c" in "Mc" be capitalized?

MCNUGGETS or McNUGGETS?

Or maybe it's a preference?

Answers are much appreciated.

[Empty Wallet]

The Athletes' Handbook says capital letters, so your first choice would appear to be the one.

From 2-8:

In all three weapons, each fencer’s last name must be printed legibly, by hand or machine, in navy blue
capital letters between 8 and 10 cm high, such that the name is visible from a distance of 15 feet: either
(1) on the back of the uniform or lamé between the shoulders; (2) on the front or side of the thigh of the
“rear” leg; or (3) on a piece of fabric or lamé material that is firmly sewn to the uniform in such a way that
it will not detach during fencing or catch the opponent’s point. Fabric attached to the uniform must be the
same color as the part of the uniform to which it is attached. Conductive materials must be attached in
such a way as to not alter the conductivity of the metallic vest or jacket. NAMES PRINTED ON TAPE
ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

[piste off]

It is weird that pretty much everyone has it done in more of a royal or medium blue, not a navy blue as specified.

[Empty Wallet]

I guess we could ask Gav McModerator for a Scottish perspective.

[D'Art]

I've never seen anyone have it as MCNUGGETS (or even MACNUGGETS...), always as McNUGGETS (or MacNUGGETS...).

[Empty Wallet]

I was sure that at the Commonwealths last year the print was MCNUGGETS.

There is a photo on the Scottish Facebook that shows MCKENZIE. Looks silly with the capital C.

[D'Art]

Meh, Lisa's never been one to conform to the norm. Takes after her dad in that way...

That said, I'm not exactly the most observant of people, so I could be completely wrong. Which is more probable than possible.

[freerider258]

I've never seen anyone have it as MCNUGGETS (or even MACNUGGETS...), always as McNUGGETS (or MacNUGGETS...).

So, how are you able to specify to the vendor you want the "c" to be little? Aren't all the letters supposed to be the same height?

[D'Art]

So, how are you able to specify to the vendor you want the "c" to be little? Aren't all the letters supposed to be the same height?

In my case, I got one done at a competition, and Barry Paul just told me to right down my name and country code. The others were guys I've known for years.

[yeoldearmourer]

As someone who does names plus are National Rank referee have seen the spelling both way. But that doesn't mean you might get one that his threwing around his weight and claim it's wrong. Now I have referee claim that navy blue is black so we do it in royal blue instead of naval blue which looks black. My wife maidian name is McGrew