2010.08.19 05:52:42

werewolfposter

Where would we all be without the internet? I am fortunate to have a clear wimax service that simplifies my day-to-day activities. I don't have to drive to the bank or call an automated line anymore. I can make deposits, withdrawals, and balance transfers online in seconds. Also, why go shopping for presents when you can buy anything online in a matter of minutes? The amount of money that you save on gas and time makes up for any shipping costs. Need to apply for a job, loan, or find a date? There are several sites out there for just those things. Instead of filling out paperwork, mailing in resumes, or calling up employers you can do it all on automated forms by clicking a few buttons. Furthermore, the amount of information that can be found on the internet is mind boggling. Instead of thumbing through encyclopedias or going to libraries you can search for and find information for just about anything at the tip of your fingers. Lastly, the internet simplifies keeping in contact with friends and family. E-mail, instant messaging, and social networking sites are great and easy ways to keep up with everyone all at once instead of spending time trying to track everyone down. How did we all survive 20 years ago without the internet?

2010.01.26 16:49:33

mattacox

The past weekend, I refereed at the Division I/Junior NAC in San Jose, CA. It was a great weekend for me, on several levels. It was the first weekend that I got to travel with one of my club's new coaches, the first weekend several of our young fencers had traveled without their parents, and it was the first time that I refereed as many final bouts as I did. It was also the first time that I had used (at a National event, at least) one of the most-debated technologies in fencing since the sabre capteur: video replay.

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

2009.07.29 20:51:17

mattacox

The Division has been working hard int he pre-season to make sure that this year's tournaments are observed in the most responsible way. This means that there are going to be new ways for the Division to operate it's observer program, ways that rely on trust, honesty, and the willingness of the division (with a lower case "d") to rally around each other and support and make quality tournaments...

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

2009.06.26 20:41:49

mattacox

Welcome to the new NCFencing.org! The 2009 Division Board is looking forward to using this new site as a place for information exchange and community building, and we hope that you, the division member, use it frequently.

A couple of new things that you'll find:

Blogs | Website | Forum | NC Division | Board