Fourth Annual Hörcktöberfest
October 31, 1998
Under the Southern sun and shade of Baton Rouge

About the Event

The tournament took a very interesting course this year. First, we had an actual strip to fence on, thanks to the efforts of George Fuller. This meant no more tripping in holes and over stumps. It worked out quite well and took the abuse of the fencers jumping around on it all day. This brings us the the second item, a record 18 fencers participated in this tournament requiring the use of the back side of the sign up sheet!

The event lasted longer than expected and as daylight savings time ended the weekend before, it was actually DARK by the time the tournament ended. The last 3 bouts of foil were fenced in darkness with the final between Thomas and Bart illuminated partly from the headlights of a parked car. That was an experience not worth repeating; talk about not being able to see anything.

This tournament also saw the appearance of the rank stripes on the uniforms of previous champions as well as the collar pins for the reigning champions. The method of determining the sequence of the weapons was changed to a random draw from a cup of the collar insignia for the champions and bracket filling was done by a random draw of 16 tiles.

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.

Specifics

• Participation: Fencing by invitation only.
• Cost: $5 to fence only, $20 fence + T-Shirt.
  T-shirts will be $15 if pre-ordered and pre-payed with Tom before the tournament (Oct. 15th). T-shirts will be $20 if ordered after the tournament shirt deadline. 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) 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 31, 1998, 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: the peppermint schnapps.

Champions!

The Final Breakdown of the Weapons:

Pictures

See the history in the making and the things jokes will be made over for years to come. Tournament and Party pictures to ridicule those who attended.