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Capital HEMA Open
« on: 2013-01-09, 16:42:03 »
I just registered. Anyone else going?  :)

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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #1 on: 2013-01-09, 18:38:41 »
It turns out we're doing birthday stuff for me on Saturday. I keep forgetting about this one since I've never actually made it to one of the VAF tournaments. :) If it weren't so late in the day, I could probably do both.
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #2 on: 2013-01-09, 19:49:36 »
I wouldn't be participating, but might be able to go as a spectator, if they allow that?
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #3 on: 2013-01-10, 14:57:11 »
I think that's OK. They have seating up at the front of the facility.

Well, my birthday thing isn't starting til 7, but it's an hour away from there. Maybe if I just make a point of leaving at 6, I could still go? Let me think on this.
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #4 on: 2013-01-10, 15:23:01 »
I wouldn't be participating, but might be able to go as a spectator, if they allow that?

They've got more than a couple seats- I'd say at least 20, at the front.  I might be able to slide through as a spectator.
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #5 on: 2013-01-11, 05:14:15 »

OK, I talked to Bill tonight, and it looks like I should be able to go. He said he'd be surprised if it went beyond 2 hours, so I think I can squeeze it in.

I also asked about spectators, and he said that plenty of seating will be available all over the place. They're setting up two rings, but will have seating near both.
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #6 on: 2013-01-11, 13:02:17 »
I also asked about spectators, and he said that plenty of seating will be available all over the place. They're setting up two rings, but will have seating near both.

Excellent, thank you. I showed up at Longpoint to watch and there was no spectating, so I wanted to make sure I don't have the same thing happen since VAF is ~ 1 1/2 hours each way for me. :)
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #7 on: 2013-01-15, 21:26:05 »
Huh...thinking I should go too, since it'd be an opportunity to see my knight brothers whom I have not set eyes on since before the year passed!
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #8 on: 2013-01-16, 13:21:14 »

Yep, I'm all signed up. I expect to get destroyed by some of the MD folks. :)
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #9 on: 2013-01-16, 15:57:24 »
I plan to show up in full harness, walk into the combat ring, and just shout out "okay, who wants some of this!?" 8)

Err, maybe not. But I do hope to show up. Putting it on my calendar before I forget.
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #10 on: 2013-01-16, 16:26:01 »
What time is it set to take place?
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #11 on: 2013-01-16, 17:23:43 »

Longsword is on the Saturday the 26th at 3:30pm.
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #12 on: 2013-01-16, 17:39:04 »

Yep, I'm all signed up. I expect to get destroyed by some of the MD folks. :)

Well I don't know about that but I will try and give you a good fight! ;)

Btw will visiting fencers have access to a locker room, i.e. shower facilities?
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #13 on: 2013-01-16, 21:26:46 »
Just found out Squire Chris will be at the tournament too. Huzzah!
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Re: Capital HEMA Open
« Reply #14 on: 2013-01-18, 17:00:16 »

There are no lockers that I'm aware of, but there is a changing area attached to the bathroom with a shower. Folks will have to take turns on the shower.
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