[FONT=Book Antiqua][SIZE=2][COLOR=#a0199b]The trip was relatively uneventful. We didn't get into full on downtown Portland, but were were pretty close.

On they day of the competition, everything was hectic. Coaching 5 people with 4 coaches is hard, not to mention that a large part of Y14 and a few from Y12 would be able to outclass me, not to mention the competitors. The real fun was another part though.

Division I. Last chance for Olympic qualification points. FREAKING INSANE. Bascially, whenever I could, i'd go over and watch Div I team epee or sabre because these people were just...wow. Heck, I talked with/watched Ivan Lee who placed 4th in individual sabre in Athens. Gerek Meinhardt was watching some of the other fencers also. He's the sole US foil representitive this year for our teams/other individuals didn't qualify. He may even have a chance to be in the top rankings by where he's been placin in international competitions.

So basically, I saw a ton of awesome people. Those two were the first two who popped into my head, but there were quite a few people on the high international level competing.


Didn't get to see much of the city, but I don't care much. Seriously fun. ~ <3[/COLOR]
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[FONT=Courier New][SIZE=2][COLOR=#a0199b]I'll be off to Portland today. Going to be coaching a few of the younger members of my fencing club at a national competition up there tomorrow. Won't be able to get online until after i'm up there likely. This is going to be amusing.

Although i'm not taking my camera, I shall give my impressions of Portland once I get back even though i'll only be there for a day.

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