2009.12.08 16:08:40

mattacox

I officiated this past weekend at the USFA's third North American Cup of the season (my first this year). On the schedule were Division I events, as well as events in each veteran age category and weapon. Walking away from the weekend, I have a few observations.

Referees | Venues | NAC | Jason Rogers | Veterans | USFA | Olympics

2009.10.30 15:10:54

mattacox

I've been meaning to write this article for almost a year now, as part of a three-part series on running a good tournament. The first article in this series talked about the first of the three main issues that surround a tournament's quality- the Venue. I think there are two other issues, refereeing, and the prizes, or awards that an event gives out. These issues affect the quality of an event, and influence the event organizers' ability to get attendees through their door.

Referees

2009.10.20 14:03:11

mattacox

As most of the Division is aware, the new tournament season is fully underway, with several large events having already taken place in North Carolina. The events have varied from small club events, to larger events with fencers from across the Southeast. One thing that all of these sanctioned events have in common is a new process that the Divison has implemented in regards to tournament observance.

NC Division | Referees | Tournament Adminstration

2009.07.02 20:57:41

mattacox

It the season for big tournaments in North Carolina, and with that, there’s a lot of choices that people are going to make over the next few weeks and months about where they want to go to compete for the weekend. If you’re an athlete, it’s pretty easy- go to events where you’re going to be treated nicely, where the venue is safe, and where you’ll be officiated fairly. Add in the criteria for competition level, rating (if you care about that),  and proximity, and you have your mind made up.

Tournament Adminstration | Referees | Venues