02-25-2003, 05:20 PM
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I'm sure this is another stupid beginner's questions, but if I don't ask I won't learn: Can somebody describe the fencing skill ratings system for me? I've seen letter/number combinations like b:02, a:03, e:05, ect. What is higher and lower? What is considered novice, good, expert, ect.? How do you get a rating? Is this a national or an international system? And any other information I may have not thought to ask on this subject. Thanks for any enlightenment you can share with me.
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02-25-2003, 05:56 PM
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| That's the USFA rating system.
It goes A-E, A being the highest, E being the lowest rating. Without earning a rating you start off as a U.
The numbers after the letter are the year the rating was earned.
Example, a few weeks ago I renewed my D again, going from a D02 to a D03.
If you don't renew your rating within 4 years it decreases to the next lowest. IE you were a C 4 years ago, but havent renewed it, you now become a D03.
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02-25-2003, 06:21 PM
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| www.usfencing.org.
Go and read and learn.
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02-25-2003, 11:41 PM
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| I wanna know who is walking around with an E05...... 
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02-25-2003, 11:44 PM
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| It's that dude from Quantum Leap. Oh, crud -- did I just date myself? | |
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02-25-2003, 11:53 PM
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| Quote: Originally posted by Dav3ey
It's that dude from Quantum Leap. Oh, crud -- did I just date myself? | given that I'm only 21 and a BIG Quantum Leap fan, I don't think you possibly dated yourself.
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02-26-2003, 03:49 AM
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| 25 and know what you are talking about Davey....dont worry.....
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02-26-2003, 03:58 AM
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| i'm 18... saw it once... was like damn that's ghetto and flipped channels. | |
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02-26-2003, 04:34 PM
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| Gee, I couldn't find anything about it there Edew.
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02-26-2003, 04:59 PM
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| Quote: Originally posted by Mulligan
Gee, I couldn't find anything about it there Edew. | Go here. http://www.usfencing.org/Documents/R...sMan/Class.asp
Classification is primarily about seeding for tournaments rather than absolute ability.
Paolo
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02-26-2003, 05:31 PM
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| Quantum Leap is awesome!
I used to watch it all the time! And I'm only 17. Is it still on at all? | |
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02-26-2003, 10:22 PM
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| ahhh thanks...I already knew all about classification...but I couldn't find it there
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