November 29, 2005

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks to those people who came to the gift exchange, you all were the most friendliest people that i've ever played the game with, and thanks for bringing the presents, the food, and the drinks.

After we did the gift exchange we played a game of Sardines in the Communications building because we were right there and we played on the first four floors. Congrats to our expert hiders (Joe and Sam), no one could find them for a good (almost) 1/2 hour - 45 minutes. I guess that's what you get when you hide in the Math Tutorial Center on the 4th Floor. No one really looks there.

Merry Christmas everyone, and good luck with Finals! I look forward to a new and exciting year with all of you when we get back in January! ~Micah :)

Practice 11/22/2005

Today was the last official practice of Fall quarter. There will be no practice held during dead-week due to Carver not having an attendant, the same goes for Finals week.

Today had no lesson since neither coach could make it. The full electrical kit was brought up and a strip was taped down. This is the first time the equipment has made a full formal appearance, and it got well used. A few more people signed up for the 12/3 tournament down in Seattle. About 15 people showed up for practice on this shortened holiday week.

There will be a meeting next Tuesday, not a practice, at a place to be determined. Details will be e-mailed out.

No word yet on location or times for practices during Winter quarter. In past years Gym D has been taken over by Intermural Sports winter quarter and we've been moved to Gym C, but we may yet get lucky. Once we know locations and times, it will get sent out in mail and posted here.

November 17, 2005

Practice was awesome as some of the fencers brought out the electrical equipment and spruced up rusted habits from last school year. Newer club members were able to suit up and practice on the electrical as well. Needless to say, we are looking forward greatly to our new box the team has recently placed an order for.

Practice 11/15

The evening's work was similar to last week's. The main lesson focused on parries again, but the repost was introduced into drills. It was announced that we intend to attend a tournament at SAS on 12/3. We voted on a reduced set of designs for the club sweat-shirt.

As for the tournament, we are looking to send as many fencers as we can get equiped. The Club officers are looking into transport and other logistics, depending on how many people are interested. This particular event is an 'open' event, so fencers of all ratings will be present. Full equipment is:

• Newer mask
• Full jacket
• Glove
• Knickers
• Full-calf socks
• Plastron (under-arm protector)
• Metal Lame
• Body cord
• Two electric foils
  

November 10, 2005

Practice went well, we had about a dozen people show up for being Thursday. Everyone got into their own groups and fenced for the entire two hours, there was also a little sabre by more of the experienced fencers who have practiced with the weapon before. Some people wanted to play a few of the fencing games, but majority ruled and people just fenced as everyone was ready for the three-day weekend that was a head of us. See you all on Tuesday!

Practice 11/8/05

About 25 people showed up for practice, a bit down from previous weeks. Mid-terms are taking their usual toll on attendance as people figure out their own time management issues. Our own president was out thanks to testing.

Today's lesson was a reinforcement of parries. We spent a good chunk of the session working on four and six, seating them firmly and working on style. Things are coming along!

We also reviewed sweatshirt designs and voted on them. The results will be brought to next Tuesday's meeting, where we will discuss patch designs.

Spaghetti Dinner & Movie

November 3, 2005

Whew! You guys are all awesome for those that came to the dinner, hosted by Micah Till at her apartment. Kevin brought over a group from Red Square after an arranged meeting and everyone else came on their own. There was plenty of spaghetti to go around once it was all cooked and ready to go, and plenty of french bread, and with Big Mike's wonderful wife bringing a few loaves of her own, i dont think anyone went hungry.

Kudo's to everyone who braved the weather and thanks for coming. After the dinner the group all went down to the Communications building. The last lecture room on the ground floor, and turned on the movie, "The Princess Bride". We all had a ton of fun. Thanks for coming guys.

Practice 11/1/05

With Volleyball out of the way for the moment, we were allowed to practice in Gym D. The main lesson of the day was the introduction of two new lines, 7 (low-line, inside) and 8 (low-line, inside), As well as the parries that go with them.

About 30 people showed up for practice, a good number. This being after the bulk of mid-terms, we have suffered fewer post-mid-term drops than we expected. Very encouraging.

Designs for the club logo are due very soon, and we already have several submissions. We'll be voting on the logo next Tuesday. Additional designs for T-shirt sales are being considered, and will likely be used for a winter or spring purchase.

Due to Volleyball, there will be no practice this Thursday.