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AFC Summer Fencing Camps
May 26, 2010
Apr 25, 2010
Dates have been revised, please make sure you're up to date.
AFC has announced their summer fencing camp schedule. Check it out.
Beginner–June 7 - June 11
Competitive–June 14 - June 18
Nationals Prep–June 28 - July 2
Beginner–August 9 - August 13
2010-2011 Season Kick Off–August 16 - August 20
More details/info at: austinfencersclub.com
512-699-0090
Divisional Meeting Changes
Apr 25, 2010
Due to an injury to a fellow worker at TX State University; I will be on call for the University on Saturday 1 May, 20010 (all on call schedules were moved up yesterday). This means that I may be in and out on Saturday during the tournament depending on plumbing emergencies. With this in mind, I am moving the annual SOTXDIV meeting to Sunday, 2 May, 2010. It will take place immediately after the last event ends on Sunday afternoon. I am sorry for the inconvenience but I feel that I do need to be present at the meeting.
Currently announced candidates:
Chair: Kyle Maysel (ATAC)
Vice-Chair: Curtis Hardy (Salle Pouj)
Secretary: Jaimie Ailshire (UNAT)
Treasurer: none
TEC: none
Currently announced teams:
Sr. Mens Foil– Salle Pouj, TFA
Sr. Mens Epee– 15th Touch, TFA, Alamo Fencing
Sr. Womens Foil– TFA, AFC
Sr. Womens Epee– Alamo Fencing
Jr. Mens Foil– TFA
Jr. Mens Epee– TFA
Jr. Womens Epee– Alamo Fencing
If I missed a team, contact me immediately!
–Oscar Barrera
Summer National's Qualifier
Apr 11, 2010
Salle Pouj has been chosen to host this year's Summer National's qualifiers. The full schedule is up on FRED here.
Officer Elections
Mar 24, 2010
Officer Elections for the South Texas Division, USFA will be held after the last event on Saturday, 1 May, 2010. Proxy votes will be accepted and must be submitted to the Divisional Secretary, Kyle Maysel, BEFORE May 1, 2010.
All offices are open:
Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Tournament Events Co-Ordinator
(Generally, makes hotel, travel arrangements for refs, staff as needed and supervises meal service,etc. at tournaments of the Division)
At this time, Kyle Maysel is the only announced candidate and for the office of Chair.
Summer Nationals Teams
Mar 24, 2010
Those clubs wishing to field teams at US Nationals this summer must submit, in writing (written or e-mail), the teams and the events that they wish to fence. Please have this in to Kyle Maysel, Divisional Secretary prior to April 2, 2010. IF there is a need for fence-offs, a date and venue will be announced shortly thereafter.
South Texas National Qualifiers - Bids
Mar 24, 2010
The following clubs/entities have expressed interest in co-hosting the upcoming 2010 South Texas Divisional Qualifiers (1-2 May, 2010) for US Summer Nationals:
Alamo Fencing Academy
Austin Fencers Club
Texas State Fencing Club
San Antonio Sports Foundation (Palo Alto College)
The bid process will continue until the last day of March, 2010 and a decision on the venue will be made after April 2, 2010. We will publish this info on this site and send out e-mails with the needed tournament info to the individual contacts for each club that are currently listed on the USFA webpage or that are made known to the SOTXDIV officers.
If there are any questions, feel free to contact me at: 512-665-0686 or by e-mail.
–Oscar Barrera
South Texas National Qualifiers
Mar 9, 2010
This year's National Qualifiers will be held the first weekend of May. Co-host bids are now being taken and will close April 1st.
Pouj Rescheduled
Feb 4, 2010
The Pouj has been rescheduled to the weekend March 20-21. Preregister here.
Pouj Postponed
Jan 20, 2010
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this years Poujardieu Memorial has been postponed. Prepaid fees well be refunded.
30th Pouj on FRED
Dec 15, 2009
At long last, the 30th Poujardieu Memorial is up on FRED! (Link to the right)
Pentathlon
Dec 9, 2009
There will be a U.S. Modern Pentathlon competition on Sunday 31 January, 2010. The Salle at Alamo Fencing will be hosting the one touch epee event. All events, fencing, swimming, cross country run, rapid fire pistol (air) shooting and the horse ride are open events. For for the horse ride, you must know how to ride. More details to be announced.
Ken Hogan Epee Open and Qualifier Schedule Change
Update: Dec 2, 2009
Dec 1, 2009
The Ken Hogan Epee Open Lewis J. Smith Holiday Open is up on FRED here. Additionally, there have been some minor schedule changes to the qualifiers, please double check your event time.
Update:
The Ken Hogan Memorial will be early 2010.
2009 JO Qualifiers Details
Nov 25, 2009
The full details for this year's Junior Olympic Qualifiers are up on FRED here. Preregister today!
Gobblers Revenge
Nov 18, 2009
A quick note, this year's annual Gobblers Revenge Epee tournament is coming up Thanksgiving weekend (28th– 29th) A flyer is attached to the right and the tournament can be found on FRED here.
JO Qualifiers 2009
Nov 18, 2009
This year's Junior Olympic Qualifiers will be held December 12-13 at Salle Pouj. Expect more details next week.
Get Well Soon
Oct 30, 2009
Coach Gary Murray (Head Coach, Round Rock F.C.) recently had surgery, is out of ICU and has begun rehab. Our thoughts and hopes go out for his speedy recovery. Cards and messages can be sent to:
Coach Gary Murray, Sr.
14610 Alpha Collier Dr.
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 819-4097
CoachMurray@ymail.com
The Pouj and Facebook
Oct 23, 2009
Ever fallen to a lapse in memory? Don't let it happen to you with next year's Pouj; add the Pouj event and leave yourself a reminder for the week after holiday break! And don't forget, late fee's are waived with a valid college ID!
2009 JO Qualifiers
Sep 23, 2009
2009 Junior Olympic Qualifiers will be held December 12-13. Interested in Co-hosting/have a great venue? Bids are now being taken.
Pouj 2010 Details
Aug 18, 2009
This year's annual Poujardieu Memorial will be held January 23rd at the Jowers Gymnasium (Texas State University Campus, San Marcos). We hope to see you all there!