Showing posts with label Nationals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nationals. Show all posts
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Congratulations!
Congrats to the GWU Men's epee squad for taking third at USACFC National Championships!
Monday, March 31, 2014
Please Donate!
This month, the GW Fencing Club will be attending Nationals in Tennessee, as well as hosting a tournament on April 27th. To get to the biggest tournament of the year and pull off a successful one of our own, we need as much funding as possible. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe - any amount is appreciated!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Upcoming Tournaments
Hello all! Here is the list of upcoming tournaments for this semester. You can also find them on the right sidebar.
March 22, Saturday: SAC Championships (Men) | Athens, Georgia
March 23, Sunday: SAC Championships (Women) | Athens, Georgia
March 29, Saturday: BWCFC Spring Meet | Millersville University, Millersville, PA
April 5-6, Saturday-Sunday: Fencing Nationals | Knoxville, TN
A few weeks after that, we'll be fencing a tournament as well. If you have any questions, email the GW Fencing email address!
March 22, Saturday: SAC Championships (Men) | Athens, Georgia
March 23, Sunday: SAC Championships (Women) | Athens, Georgia
March 29, Saturday: BWCFC Spring Meet | Millersville University, Millersville, PA
April 5-6, Saturday-Sunday: Fencing Nationals | Knoxville, TN
A few weeks after that, we'll be fencing a tournament as well. If you have any questions, email the GW Fencing email address!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Nationals Information
(From our president, Joel Klein)
Below is information pertaining to nationals. Please read through and make sure you understand the structure and flow of the event. Also feel free to ask any questions.
01 Masks are the only thing to be checked
02 There are no time outs at any phase of the event
03 The Summit has a large parking lot - IT IS FREE FOR US
04 ABSOLUTE is the only vendor - they will be on site
05 The formula for promotion to the individual is - 8A, 5B, 3C
We will take 2 A from each pool + 2 from the field
We will take 1 B from each pool + 2 from the field
We will take 1 C from each pool + 0 from the field
There is no fence off for 3rd place.
06 Individual format is 2 semi pools of 8 to a final of 4 DE; 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3 based on the
pool results
ON FRIDAY THE VENUE WILL OPEN FOR TEAMS TO CHECK IN AND GETS MASKS CHECKED BEGINNING AT 4PM UNTIL 9PM.
SAT, APRIL 6
0645 Doors Open - MEN'S OPENS AND MASK CHECK OPEN
0720 Membership Meeting
0730 MEN'S CHECK IN CLOSES
0800 Referee Meeting
0820 National Anthem
0830 MEN'S POOLS BEGIN
0900 WOMEN'S CHECK IN AND MASK CHECK OPENS
1000 WOMEN'S CHECK IN CLOSES
0100 Men's Pools End
0200 WOMEN'S POOLS BEGIN - WE WILL BEGIN EARLIER IF POSSIBLE
0700 Women's Pools End
0830 Women's Individuals End (or earlier)
NOTE: 20 minutes after the conclusion of a squad event, that event will begin individuals. The individual portion of the tournament will be run in it's entirety. The format will be -
2 Pools, Double stripped of 8 fencers; Top 4 move to a medal round DE, 15 touch.
SUN, APRIL 7
0700 Doors Open
0715 Second Session, Membership Meeting IF NEEDED - will be decided on SAT
0820 National Anthem
0830 Men's Squad DE begins
0130 Men's, Squad DE ends; Women's Squad DE begins
0630 Women's Squad DE ends
0700 Awards
All SUN times are subject to finishing earlier. I don't anticipate later by any means.
Below is information pertaining to nationals. Please read through and make sure you understand the structure and flow of the event. Also feel free to ask any questions.
01 Masks are the only thing to be checked
02 There are no time outs at any phase of the event
03 The Summit has a large parking lot - IT IS FREE FOR US
04 ABSOLUTE is the only vendor - they will be on site
05 The formula for promotion to the individual is - 8A, 5B, 3C
We will take 2 A from each pool + 2 from the field
We will take 1 B from each pool + 2 from the field
We will take 1 C from each pool + 0 from the field
There is no fence off for 3rd place.
06 Individual format is 2 semi pools of 8 to a final of 4 DE; 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3 based on the
pool results
ON FRIDAY THE VENUE WILL OPEN FOR TEAMS TO CHECK IN AND GETS MASKS CHECKED BEGINNING AT 4PM UNTIL 9PM.
SAT, APRIL 6
0645 Doors Open - MEN'S OPENS AND MASK CHECK OPEN
0720 Membership Meeting
0730 MEN'S CHECK IN CLOSES
0800 Referee Meeting
0820 National Anthem
0830 MEN'S POOLS BEGIN
0900 WOMEN'S CHECK IN AND MASK CHECK OPENS
1000 WOMEN'S CHECK IN CLOSES
0100 Men's Pools End
0200 WOMEN'S POOLS BEGIN - WE WILL BEGIN EARLIER IF POSSIBLE
0700 Women's Pools End
0830 Women's Individuals End (or earlier)
NOTE: 20 minutes after the conclusion of a squad event, that event will begin individuals. The individual portion of the tournament will be run in it's entirety. The format will be -
2 Pools, Double stripped of 8 fencers; Top 4 move to a medal round DE, 15 touch.
SUN, APRIL 7
0700 Doors Open
0715 Second Session, Membership Meeting IF NEEDED - will be decided on SAT
0820 National Anthem
0830 Men's Squad DE begins
0130 Men's, Squad DE ends; Women's Squad DE begins
0630 Women's Squad DE ends
0700 Awards
All SUN times are subject to finishing earlier. I don't anticipate later by any means.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Nationals Info
Meet up: 11 am, Friday, outside Helwell
Car assignments:
Joel's car: Kat, Mallory, Augie
Joanna's car: Brittany, James
Landon's car: Adam, Colleen, Jake, Taylor, Natalya
Things to pack:
You may only bring 1 backpack and 1 fencing bag. Pack lightly!
Car assignments:
Joel's car: Kat, Mallory, Augie
Joanna's car: Brittany, James
Landon's car: Adam, Colleen, Jake, Taylor, Natalya
Things to pack:
You may only bring 1 backpack and 1 fencing bag. Pack lightly!
- whites
- mask
- bodycord
- maskcord and lame (if applicable)
- glove
- 1 weapon (in your bag)
- knee high socks
- tennis shoes
Recommended:
- reusable water bottle
- extra hair ties (if needed)
Leaving Nationals: 8:30 pm, Sunday (at the latest)
Note:
Please bring at least $20 to contribute to your car's gas money. Also, you are responsible for your own food during the weekend, so don't forget to bring money for that, too.
There will be some downtime, so if you need to study, you are welcome to bring your work along.
Keep your belongings close by - there have been instances of belongings going missing/being stolen.
Rooms will be according to gender.
Remember that there is no tolerance for drugs or alcohol.
Email if you have any questions! Good luck everyone!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Nationals Location Change
The location for USACFC Nationals has been changed! It is no longer at West Point, but has been moved to a location in Hartford, Connecticut. More news to come.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Important Fundraising Opportunity from Landon!
The Verizon Center is giving us a fantastic fundraising opportunity. We receive, as commission, the greater of the following:
(1) 8% of revenue gained from each register we staff, before taxes (average revenue is $8000.00 per event, so we get about $640.00);
(2) $60 per volunteer
I expect that, with 10 volunteers, working one event will give us at least $600.00. With 20 volunteers, we could earn at least $1200.00. As such, these events are crucial. We can't afford to miss out.
Because these fundraisers give so much dough, anyone who participates in these fundraisers will get two fundraising credits (as if you had attended two bake sales). Attending two of these events will give you three credits (five total). So doing two of these Verizon Center events will cover Nationals and another tournament for you. A third will cover three tournaments.
However, there are a number of requirements placed on us. Most important, all of our participants must sign a contract, and attend an orientation on Monday, February 20, from 6-8PM. This is mandatory for those who plan on doing Verizon Center events.The location is 'Dewar's' - apparently a place in the Verizon Center off of F Street and 6th Street.
Important: You cannot be late to the orientation, or these events. Otherwise, the team gets fined, which defeats the purpose of fundraising. 8] So, if you cancel without telling someone, you won't be able to go to the tournament you planned on attending.
(1) 8% of revenue gained from each register we staff, before taxes (average revenue is $8000.00 per event, so we get about $640.00);
(2) $60 per volunteer
I expect that, with 10 volunteers, working one event will give us at least $600.00. With 20 volunteers, we could earn at least $1200.00. As such, these events are crucial. We can't afford to miss out.
Because these fundraisers give so much dough, anyone who participates in these fundraisers will get two fundraising credits (as if you had attended two bake sales). Attending two of these events will give you three credits (five total). So doing two of these Verizon Center events will cover Nationals and another tournament for you. A third will cover three tournaments.
However, there are a number of requirements placed on us. Most important, all of our participants must sign a contract, and attend an orientation on Monday, February 20, from 6-8PM. This is mandatory for those who plan on doing Verizon Center events.The location is 'Dewar's' - apparently a place in the Verizon Center off of F Street and 6th Street.
Important: You cannot be late to the orientation, or these events. Otherwise, the team gets fined, which defeats the purpose of fundraising. 8] So, if you cancel without telling someone, you won't be able to go to the tournament you planned on attending.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Bake Sale Results
"Hey Everyone!
Great Job on the bakesale! We made 228$ in total. I will be speaking with Jo and find out who still needs to be reimbursed. I will try to reimburse everyone who has spent over 30$ on the trip to nationals.
There seems to be a consensus that a majority of people do not want/will not be here for practice on sunday, so there will be NO practice sunday. If this is incorrect please let me know.
Thanks for a great year! See you all in august
-Rebecca"
Great Job on the bakesale! We made 228$ in total. I will be speaking with Jo and find out who still needs to be reimbursed. I will try to reimburse everyone who has spent over 30$ on the trip to nationals.
There seems to be a consensus that a majority of people do not want/will not be here for practice on sunday, so there will be NO practice sunday. If this is incorrect please let me know.
Thanks for a great year! See you all in august
-Rebecca"
Monday, April 11, 2011
Reimbursement
From Jo:
"For anyone who paid for expenses on this trip, we do not have enough in the account to reimburse everyone. So the plan is for right now seniors are getting reimbursed first. Everyone else who paid OVER 30 dollars will be reimbursed next fall with club funds. I went through the majority of the receipts that I have and it seems everyone was wonderful about pitching in and paying for something. As I said before the event things like gas money and food would need to be paid for my team members in lieu of a travel charge. Thus anyone who spent more than 30 dollars will be reimbursed the difference, but for some people it may be marked and returned in the fall.
If you are a senior and I do not have your receipts I need them by tomorrow night as EAFs are due by Friday at the latest. For all non seniors get me your receipts and I will see what them team can do. "
"For anyone who paid for expenses on this trip, we do not have enough in the account to reimburse everyone. So the plan is for right now seniors are getting reimbursed first. Everyone else who paid OVER 30 dollars will be reimbursed next fall with club funds. I went through the majority of the receipts that I have and it seems everyone was wonderful about pitching in and paying for something. As I said before the event things like gas money and food would need to be paid for my team members in lieu of a travel charge. Thus anyone who spent more than 30 dollars will be reimbursed the difference, but for some people it may be marked and returned in the fall.
If you are a senior and I do not have your receipts I need them by tomorrow night as EAFs are due by Friday at the latest. For all non seniors get me your receipts and I will see what them team can do. "
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Nationals Hotel Info
Hotel Address:
Chicago O'Hare Garden Hotel
8201 W. Higgins Rd.
Chicago, Illinois 60631 USA
Phone: 1-773-693-2323
Chicago O'Hare Garden Hotel
8201 W. Higgins Rd.
Chicago, Illinois 60631 USA
Phone: 1-773-693-2323
Packing for Nationals
Make sure you have:
Clothing (t-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, sleep clothes)
Toiletries
Food Money (If you are buying Lunch I need all orders by tomorrow and Money on Friday)
Snacks
Whites (Jacket, Underarm guard, knickers, glove, mask, BP)
Socks- club pair and perhaps a spare if you have them.
Please do not bring unless absolutely necessary:
Laptops
Jewelry
More than 100
Any extra credit cards
Anything valuable
Try and keep all personal belongings in a Backpack sized bag or Smaller. I will be passing out T-shirts. If you haven't paid please bring you 16 dollars.
Clothing (t-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, sleep clothes)
Toiletries
Food Money (If you are buying Lunch I need all orders by tomorrow and Money on Friday)
Snacks
Whites (Jacket, Underarm guard, knickers, glove, mask, BP)
Socks- club pair and perhaps a spare if you have them.
Please do not bring unless absolutely necessary:
Laptops
Jewelry
More than 100
Any extra credit cards
Anything valuable
Try and keep all personal belongings in a Backpack sized bag or Smaller. I will be passing out T-shirts. If you haven't paid please bring you 16 dollars.
Schedule for Nationals
Thursday
9:00-9:30pm - Meet at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center (Helwell) with all your personal belongings to help load the vans full of team gear. Try and keep all personal belongings in a Backpack sized bag or Smaller. I will be passing out T-shirts. If you haven't paid please bring you 16 dollars.
10:00pm - Depart Helwell
10:00pm to 10:00 am - Drive. We will have marked rest stops. Drivers do not need to stop at all of them, but should stop at least every four hours or so. No driver is to drive more than 5 hours without a break and no more than 6 hours in a row.
One other non driver must be awake at all times. Take turns.
Friday
10:00am - Arrive in Chicago. We will all park our cars in the same parking garage at the UofC campus. Everyone will be free to go in groups of three or more people around the city. If you are meeting friends or family I need to know and I need their phone number.
5:00pm - Arrive back at the UofC for check. Set up strips, confirm Lunch orders.
5:30pm - Leave for the hotel.
6:00pm - Arrive at hotel. Check in, settle, and then gather for group dinner (Pizza!)
10:00pm - Everyone is back in their rooms.
10:30pm - Lights out
Saturday
5:00am - WAKE UP
5:30am - Pack up and head to UofC
6:30-7:20am - Men's Check in
8:30am - Men's Pools Begin
9:30-10:30 - Women's Check in
1:00pm - Women's Pools begin
8:00pm - Done for Day (we hope). Get dinner (local diner?)
9:30pm - Back to Hotel
10:30pm - Bed time
Sunday (if competing)
6:00am - Wake up
6:30am - Packed and to venue
7:15am - USACFC Meeting/ Check in
8:30am - Men's Bracket
1:30pm - Women's Bracket
TBA - Leave when all fencer's have finished competing.
Drive Home
If we have no one competing Sunday we will relax Sat night at the hotel and leave around 10am Sunday for home.
9:00-9:30pm - Meet at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center (Helwell) with all your personal belongings to help load the vans full of team gear. Try and keep all personal belongings in a Backpack sized bag or Smaller. I will be passing out T-shirts. If you haven't paid please bring you 16 dollars.
10:00pm - Depart Helwell
10:00pm to 10:00 am - Drive. We will have marked rest stops. Drivers do not need to stop at all of them, but should stop at least every four hours or so. No driver is to drive more than 5 hours without a break and no more than 6 hours in a row.
One other non driver must be awake at all times. Take turns.
Friday
10:00am - Arrive in Chicago. We will all park our cars in the same parking garage at the UofC campus. Everyone will be free to go in groups of three or more people around the city. If you are meeting friends or family I need to know and I need their phone number.
5:00pm - Arrive back at the UofC for check. Set up strips, confirm Lunch orders.
5:30pm - Leave for the hotel.
6:00pm - Arrive at hotel. Check in, settle, and then gather for group dinner (Pizza!)
10:00pm - Everyone is back in their rooms.
10:30pm - Lights out
Saturday
5:00am - WAKE UP
5:30am - Pack up and head to UofC
6:30-7:20am - Men's Check in
8:30am - Men's Pools Begin
9:30-10:30 - Women's Check in
1:00pm - Women's Pools begin
8:00pm - Done for Day (we hope). Get dinner (local diner?)
9:30pm - Back to Hotel
10:30pm - Bed time
Sunday (if competing)
6:00am - Wake up
6:30am - Packed and to venue
7:15am - USACFC Meeting/ Check in
8:30am - Men's Bracket
1:30pm - Women's Bracket
TBA - Leave when all fencer's have finished competing.
Drive Home
If we have no one competing Sunday we will relax Sat night at the hotel and leave around 10am Sunday for home.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Lunch at Nationals
Send Jo your choices by Sunday, and make sure to note everything you want with the order. Bring money for lunch with you to the event.
MENUS
All prices include tax and tip
Pizza – Each Serves 4
· Cheese $17
· Sausage $20
· Green Peppers $20
· Stuffed Spinach $25
o The stuffed spinach pizza is a Chicago tradition. It is recommended for the end of the competitive day.
Sandwiches – Each Serves 1 & comes with chips, a cookie and a beverage. Sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato, mayonaise, and cheese. (No substitutions but elimination possible) Drinks: Coke & Diet Coke
· Turkey $8
· Smoked Ham $8
· Roast Beef $8
· Vegetarian $8
· Tuna Salad $8
MENUS
All prices include tax and tip
Pizza – Each Serves 4
· Cheese $17
· Sausage $20
· Green Peppers $20
· Stuffed Spinach $25
o The stuffed spinach pizza is a Chicago tradition. It is recommended for the end of the competitive day.
Sandwiches – Each Serves 1 & comes with chips, a cookie and a beverage. Sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato, mayonaise, and cheese. (No substitutions but elimination possible) Drinks: Coke & Diet Coke
· Turkey $8
· Smoked Ham $8
· Roast Beef $8
· Vegetarian $8
· Tuna Salad $8
Car and Room Assignments for Nationals
Cars:
1 Hunter and Jo (driving): Claire, Rebecca, Tanvir, Mailin, Ali
2 Dave (driving): Pollaidh, Augie, Matt, Jim, Colleen, Beasley
3 Ron (driving) Madeleine, Landon, Taylor, Kat, Krista
Rooms:
1 Jo, Claire, Rebecca, Colleen
2 Ron, Tanvir, Landon
3 Pollaidh, Kat, Krista, Taylor
4 Hunter, Augie, Jim
5 Madeleine, Beasley, Ali, Mailin
6 Dave, Matt
1 Hunter and Jo (driving): Claire, Rebecca, Tanvir, Mailin, Ali
2 Dave (driving): Pollaidh, Augie, Matt, Jim, Colleen, Beasley
3 Ron (driving) Madeleine, Landon, Taylor, Kat, Krista
Rooms:
1 Jo, Claire, Rebecca, Colleen
2 Ron, Tanvir, Landon
3 Pollaidh, Kat, Krista, Taylor
4 Hunter, Augie, Jim
5 Madeleine, Beasley, Ali, Mailin
6 Dave, Matt
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