Rules Regarding Withdrawals

Thanks to all who responded. The problem, of course, lies with the manager. Our
Executive Committee is meeting tomorrow night, and we will not take away any
ratings earned in that event, as from the competitors' point of view, this was
a sanctioned event, and as far as they knew (mostly being younger fencers),
there was nothing illegal done.

The actions of the manager are a different story, and we have to address this
unpleasant subject at our meeting. What is likely is a strong statement to the
division that this is unethical, as well as being illegal, and that we will
institute a rule which forbids any manager doing this to manage again, for at
least a year.

B.C. Milligan

As Jose says, hydration is very important. If you are not drinking water
frequently throughout the competition, then you should do so. Drinking a large
amount of water afterwards does not solve the problem -- it in fact,
exacerbates it by further diminishing your electrolytes.

If you are drinking water frequently throughout the competition, and still have
this problem, it means that your body chemistry is such that you sweat out a
disproportionate amount of salts, and they need to be replenished. Talk with
your doctor -- he can give you a formula for a simple electrolyte solution.

Jose Cavazos wrote:

> That is because once you have an episode of heatstroke (which appears to be
> what you described), your chances of having another episode (possibly fatal)
> increase considerably. Obviously, you need to consult your own physician.
> Below are two links and some tips for prevention (HYDRATION is important):
>
> Deterrence/Prevention (from http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic236.htm ):
> -Use air conditioning, fans, and adequate ventilation.
> -Drink less than 200 mOsm/L (400-500 mL) of cool fluids before exercising
> and 200-300 mL at frequent intervals during exercise.
> -Wear light, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing.
> -Bath or shower in tepid water.
> -Acclimatization typically requires 90 minutes per day of exercise in hot
> conditions for at least 1 week. Gradually increase exercise intensity and
> duration.
> -Monitor body weight before and after exercise.
> -Weight loss of more than 7% of body weight represents severe water
> depletion. Cease exercise and rehydrate to normal weight.
> -Weight loss of 5-6% of body weight represents moderate water depletion.
> Hydrate to normal weight and proceed with light workouts.
> -Weight loss of 2-3% body weight represents mild water depletion. Rehydrate
> to normal body weight before engaging in further exercise.
> More information http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic956.htm
>
> t.33 "... If the doctor considers, before or at the end of the 10-minute
> break, that the fencer is incapable of continuing the bout, he or she [the
> doctor or medical delegate] will decide that the fencer should retire
> (individual events) and/or be replaced, if possible (team events)."
> J. Cavazos
>
> "AHaropulos" <aharopulos@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20030131141347.03600.00001037@mb-mb.aol.com...
> > >Kindly explain what you mean by "an overheating problem". Is it life
> > >threatening? And did this person back off trying to force you to
> withdraw?
> > >
> > >j.
> >
> > In this case, I did pass out after my last bout of the pools. Anyone that
> > knows me knows that this is a common occurrence for me in venues that are
> too
> > warm. I had to get my physician to fax the trainer a medical okay to
> continue.
> > Luckily, it was about 2 hours before DE's started. I was also informed
> that
> > the trainer had the right to ban me from all future USFA competitions.
> > Althea

In article <FqZZ9.246560$Hs2.14453221@kent.svc.tds.net>,
"Tyson Patterson" <cptdoom9@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> I don't know where in the rules or operations manual it is stated, but if
> anyone withdraws before end of pools its as if they never showed up. None
> of their bouts are counted, not even the ones completed, when computing the
> results for their pool.
>


That has already been pointed out. The question is, does it count as if
they were there when tallying the number of people who entered the
competition (i.e., in rating this event, did it have 14 or 15 people)?

--Harold Buck


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