Sixth Annual Hörcktöberfest
October 28, 2000
Most likely in the same place as the previous tournament

About the Event

Well everyone, or at least 10 fencers showed and the game was afoot. It was a cool and sunny October morning, much like that morning exactly 5 years ago to the day that this sort of thing all began. We fenced in front of the house this time - and it got a bit dusty as a result of the lack of grass, but at least no grass was harmed in the making of this event.

Highlights were Johnathan litterally throwing himself at his opponents and although he did hit the ground hard, he managed to land the point with his flesch nearly every time, to the dismay of some opponents. A bit of controversy occurred when a fencer was convicted of unsportsman like conduct and forfeited the bout, but things went on smoothly - these things happen you know. A very sweet move, that we all wish would have been caught on tape, Mike knocked the weapon loose from Craigs hand and it hit the strip - then as Craig attempted to pick it up, Mike gave it a big sweep with his blade and sent it sliding off the strip into the dirt, allowing Mike the opertunity to easily land a 2-handed thrust on Craig for the point. Schweeeet!. Having just gotten off of work, Mike, on no sleep fought his way through he brackets and managed to win a weapon - but how he managed to stay upright on no sleep and all that whiskey is beyond me. Needless to say, after he was eliminated, he became close friends with Cool Mr. Concrete Porch. Johnathan also did a nice Nestea Plunge© off of the back of the strip and landed his back solidly on the concrete sidewalk - OW, thats going to leave a mark. Certainly, those who fenced will remember it as they wake up each of the next few mornings.

The event is a CSFA organized event designed to remove the fencers from the typical surroundings of competition. It was conceived in the twisted little minds of the Founders: Thomas Smailus, George Fuller, Beth Hughes.

The Horcktoberfest used the current CSFA rules of the event. Also, do not forget about the Insignia Guidelines.

Specifics

• Participation: Fencing by invitation only.
• Directors: Last years champions are directing weapons, thus directors will be: Foil: Wes Dion; Epee: Rayma Kemper; Sabre: Mike Kimbal
• Cost: $5 to fence only, $20 fence + T-Shirt.
  T-shirts will be $15 (this is included in the $20 tournament fee) if pre-ordered and pre-payed with Tom before the tournament (Date on Invititations). Normal shirts are for participants in the tournament only. Non-participants may order T-shirts at any time though this web site at the price listed there or for $25 (+$5 postage if you need it mailed to you) if ordered AND PAID FOR at the party!
  Non fencers: (and partygoers) a $2-$5 contribution to the organization will be greatly appreciated to help defer the cost of the party supplies, but is not required.
• Date: October 28, 1999, 10am - 3pm.
  Starting time is EXACT. Be there by 9:45, no later. If you cannot be there by 9:45, meet us at the site (indicated on the official invitations) by 10:00-10:15 to make sure you sign up for the weapons you want. Ending time is, of course, only approximate. The starting time of a particular weapon cannot be determined as the order of events is randomly decided at around 10am. If you are not there, you may not get to fence, if you show up late, you might get to fence.
• Poisons: The usual array: Southern Comfort and the Victors Bain: Peppermint Schapps (in the guise of General Cartman E. Lee's Peppermint Schnapps ).

Champions!

The Final Breakdown of the Weapons:

Pictures