Fifth Annual Hörcktöberfest
October 30, 1999
Most likely in the same place as the previous tournament

About the Event

Well, from the huge supply of suggestions we got (that is sarcasm) we have narrowed the field down to the following theme:

Horcktoberfest 1999 will be one to remember. It started out pleasant enough, a nice cool autum morning; everyone in high spirits. No foils though - seems all the foilists were hoping to use other persons weapons... a quick dash in a car and the day is saved.

Saber runs rather smoothly, though the victor, Mike, narrowly wins every bout almost: (5:2, 5:4, 5:4, 5:4, 5:3) - it was a hard fought and well deserved win. In Foil, things get interesting when Wes Dion, of all people, comes out of nowhere and takes the victory in decisive fashion, finally achieving glory. But then the skys darken, and Epee` starts. First Gus and Ryan try to beat each other sensless - then the rains come and the strip turns into a slip-n-slide. First Jonathan experiences aquaplaning and promptly slides into Rayma who goes face first into the strip. Whack, they are out for the count. Soon Ben tasts the joy of not having his feet on the ground. Rayma again is taken by the gods of water but fights on valiantly from a semi-split position that really looked like it would hurt.

The tournament ends in a downpour, most people cowering under the roof -some brave souls judging the final bouts and the score keeper cowering under the umbrella trying to get the pen to write on wet paper. Rayma fights through being whipped,bowled over, knocked over, pummeled and slipping to take the Epee victory in a comeback. Jonathan surprises everyone with an incredible performance for a first time participant in his second place epee finish. Some will find themselves VERY sore and VERY hung-over tomorrow. But that is tomorrow and today does not end until midnight!

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: Rayma Kemper; Epee: George Fuller; Sabre: Bart Kemper
• 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 30, 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: Hot Damn (as we forgot the Peppermint Schapps).

Champions!

The Final Breakdown of the Weapons:

Pictures

Who had more fun than they should have