Veterans' World Championships

[Cyranox11]

Hi
A clubmate is off to Limoges tonight, anyone out there know if the Veterans World Champs has website, and if so, what the URL is?
Thanks in advance
C

[Pikkewyn]

I tried www.veterans-fencing.co.uk and www.european-veterans-fencing.com for a link, as you probably have, but no luck; maybe there is a link on French fencing or Limoges city - will try.

[Pikkewyn]

How about http://www.escrime-ffe.fr/competitio...deveterans.pdf ?

[Cyranox11]

Thanks for your help...

[pkt]

None of these links work.
I'll email Wang in Limoge see if he has any clues.

PK

[esgrimista1]

LEt us know, once you get it! W/Korfanty and Reilly of the OFA part of the team the USA should do great in saber.

[whtouche]

Not to mention defending vet60 sabre world champion Bill Hall!

Go Bill.

[rukovsoft]

try www.escrime-info.com
in the middle of the pages you ll see results with comments. i m sure the veteran world championship will be there very soon, or are usually there !

[pkt]

I have yet to hear back from Wang as at 5:00 PDT/0100 Paris time. I guess they're having too much fun, eh?


PK

[pkt]

FYI.


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LIMOUSIN

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Limousin is a historic province of central France in the northwestern part of the MASSIF CENTRAL. Rich pastures are used for raising Limousin beef cattle, one of the leading breeds of Europe. Other traditionally famous products of the region are AUBUSSON tapestries and enamels and porcelains from LIMOGES, the historic capital and present regional center.

The region's name is derived from the Lemovices, a Gallic tribe native to the area during the pre-Roman and Roman period. The area was controlled by Romans from about 50 BC. In the 16th century it came under Frankish rule. In 918, Limousin became a fief of Aquitaine, and during the Middle Ages it became well known for its troubadour poetry. Beginning in the 12th century, French and English kings vied for the control of Limousin, and during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) France gained control of the area. King Henry IV annexed Limousin to the French crown in 1607. In 1790 the province was divided among the present-day departments of Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne.

LIMOGES

Limoges is the capital city of Haute-Vienne department and an industrial and commercial center in south central France. The city's population is 133,464 (1990). Limoges is located on the Vienne River about 210 km (130 mi) northwest of Bordeaux, on the western edge of the Massif Central. The famous Limoges porcelain has been manufactured there since 1771. Electrical equipment, automobile parts, paper, and shoes are also made in the city. Uranium is mined nearby. The Gothic Cathedral of Saint Etienne, begun in 1273 and completed in 1520, is the most imposing building in the city. Cultural institutions include an excellent ceramic museum (opened 1867) and the University of Limoges (1808).

Limoges was originally the Roman city of Augustoritum. Two towns grew up there, one near the river and one on the hillside, where the Abbey of Saint Martial (9th century), a medieval pilgrimage center, was located. The two towns were united in 1792. Limoges is the birthplace of Pierre Auguste Renoir.

[pkt]

FYI.


For a map of France/Limousin/Limoges
http://www.sitesatlas.com/Maps/Maps/507.htm

Limoges is south of Paris, west of Lyon which is west of the bit of Switzerland that sticks into France.


PK

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LIMOUSIN

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Limousin is a historic province of central France in the northwestern part of the MASSIF CENTRAL. Rich pastures are used for raising Limousin beef cattle, one of the leading breeds of Europe. Other traditionally famous products of the region are AUBUSSON tapestries and enamels and porcelains from LIMOGES, the historic capital and present regional center.

The region's name is derived from the Lemovices, a Gallic tribe native to the area during the pre-Roman and Roman period. The area was controlled by Romans from about 50 BC. In the 16th century it came under Frankish rule. In 918, Limousin became a fief of Aquitaine, and during the Middle Ages it became well known for its troubadour poetry. Beginning in the 12th century, French and English kings vied for the control of Limousin, and during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) France gained control of the area. King Henry IV annexed Limousin to the French crown in 1607. In 1790 the province was divided among the present-day departments of Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne.

LIMOGES

Limoges is the capital city of Haute-Vienne department and an industrial and commercial center in south central France. The city's population is 133,464 (1990). Limoges is located on the Vienne River about 210 km (130 mi) northwest of Bordeaux, on the western edge of the Massif Central. The famous Limoges porcelain has been manufactured there since 1771. Electrical equipment, automobile parts, paper, and shoes are also made in the city. Uranium is mined nearby. The Gothic Cathedral of Saint Etienne, begun in 1273 and completed in 1520, is the most imposing building in the city. Cultural institutions include an excellent ceramic museum (opened 1867) and the University of Limoges (1808).

Limoges was originally the Roman city of Augustoritum. Two towns grew up there, one near the river and one on the hillside, where the Abbey of Saint Martial (9th century), a medieval pilgrimage center, was located. The two towns were united in 1792. Limoges is the birthplace of Pierre Auguste Renoir.

[veeco]

I went there for a French University championships about 6 years ago. It was a lot of fun, and the place was really nice. If they use the same venue they should have a great venue, they are sleeping right next to the venue, they have a cafeteria nearby, and the organizers certainly know how to throw a party!

[pkt]

...and one can always buy some limoges prcelain / china to take home...

PK

[esgrimista1]

Any news yet????

[Julie]

I heard Wang got Bronze again (MS-50+) but that's all I've heard so far.

Yay, Wang!

[esgrimista1]

Check this links results: http://www.escrime-ffe.fr/competitio...03/limoges.htm

[esgrimista1]

still no results posted - anyone hear anything more?

[pkt]

I've sought help from the webmaster of the CFF...

PK

[pkt]

this is another thing I've done:

Hey, Wang,
I heard you go 3rd place in Limoges.
Can't get the result any where on the 'net.
Any idea?
There's quite a hubbub about this on fencing.net.
http://www.fencing101.com/vb/showthr...8676#post88676
I guess you're having too much fun to reply, eh?

PK

I sent this to Wang as well as his wife.

PK

[rukovsoft]

congratulation to Bill Hall, who placed 2nd at the vet world champ in sabre. Bill is fencing at the Boston Fencing Club.
Still waiting to hear from Tom Lutton in foil who is also competing in Limoges and fences for the BFC.

Go Bill, and Go BFC!!!