Pouj Rescheduled
Feb 4, 2010The Pouj has been rescheduled to to the weekend March 20-21. Preregister here.
Pouj Postponed
Jan 20, 2010Due 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, 2009There 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, 2009The 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, 2009The 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, 2009This year's Junior Olympic Qualifiers will be held December 12-13 at Salle Pouj. Expect more details next week.
Get Well Soon
Oct 30, 2009Coach 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, 20092009 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, 2009This 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!
Referee Clinic and Division Treasurer Election
Aug 17, 2009A referee clinic will be held in conjunction with this season's upcoming Bobcat Open. Details:
Level: Entry/Mid-level
Date: Sept. 18, 2009
6 pm – 11:00 pm or so
Location: Jowers Gym 219-220 (upstairs) at Texas State University at San Marcos
Instructor: Gary Van Der Wege (Contact)
Cost: $30 per participant. Cash or checks (payable to South Texas Division, USFA)
Limited to 15 persons
Refreshments provided
Also, Bobcat weekend, eligible South Texas Division members will be asked to vote on Ms. Amy Crawford as Treasurer. She is a 2008 Accounting Graduate of Texas State University at San Marcos and is currently employed as an accountant in San Antonio, Texas. She is, on occasion, a competitive fencer. Ballots will be available at the tournament. She is the only person that indicated interest in the office since the Division's annual meeting that was held in early May, 2009.
New Website
Jul 31, 2009The site has just recently undergone a facelift and large re-organization. As with any sizable operation, there will invariably be problems. If you happen to notice something that doesn't seem right, feel free to email us. Thank you for your continuing patience, and please, explore the site. Expect lots of great new features to be phased in over the coming months!
Open House
Jul 8, 2009The Texas State F.C. and ATAC have announced open house intensive epee bouting up to Nationals week at Jowers Gym, 220. The nights are Mon. Wed. and Thurs. beginning at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There are no floor fees. Wednesday nights seem to be the best attended. Attendees include: John Moreau, Will Cisler, Jonathan Parker, Daniel Bayerena, Esperanza Barrera, Dean Lantrip, Dr. Ray Sexton, Nicki Patel and Rob Janca (all of these being A's). Also attending have been Jason and Anjea Ray, Kevin Beahan, Sean Moreau, Matt Frost, Natalie Parma and Team Davis. Other weapons are also fenced but not to the extent of the epee these evenings.
More info: Contact Oscar Barrera 512-665-0686 (cell)
Volunteer Call
Jul 14, 2009Volunteers are still needed for the upcoming World Cup (sabre/foil) in Dallas, Texas. The dates are 19 June--22 June at the Dallas Sheraton. Volunteers are also welcomed to help set up on Thursday afternoon/evening. Contact Brenda Waddoups, North Texas Division Secretary for more details.
2009 Proxy Forms
Jul 14, 2009Proxy forms for the Divisional Meeting can be found HERE. Please note that to be a voting member, you must have joined before February 1st, 2009. Any proxy forms must be turned into the Division Secretary by 9 am on Saturday, May 1st, or faxed to him at (512) 396-8800 before 12 noon on Friday, May 1st.
For your reference, the 2009 list of eligible voters for South Texas have been posted HERE.
Summer Nationals Teams
Apr 3, 2009There will be no "fence-offs" needed for teams for the upcoming Summer National Championships. All listed clubs' teams qualify.The following clubs have submitted entries for the team events.
Sr. Mens Epee–Alamo Fencing Club, 15th Touch, TFA, ATAC
Sr. Men's Foil–Salle Pouj, TFA
Sr. Men's Sabre– (no entries)
Sr. Women's Epee–Alamo Fencing, Austin Fencers Club, 15th Touch, TFA
Sr. Women's Foil–Austin Fencers Club, TFA
Sr. Women's Sabre–UTFC, Salle Pouj
U19 Men's Epee–15th Touch, TFA
U-19 Men's Foil–TFA
U-19 Men's Sabre– (no entries)
U19 Women's Epee–Alamo Fencing, 15th Touch, TFA
U-19 Women's Foil–TFA
U-19 Women's Sabre– (no entries)