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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

30th Poujardieu Memorial

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

Turkey Fencer

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

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!