The OCPE application process for 2008-2009 can be found on the AISD website here. The actual application which must have pages 5 and 6 signed by Ray Parker are located here. Pages 5-7 of the completed form must be sent to Michel Russnak at AISD by the first day of the semester!!!! The latest Journal assignments can be found on the secret website address that only Ray knows. You should ask him. These assignments are due weekly and should be printed off and kept in each students journal. Students must also have a contract on file with Ray Parker. This form should be completed and signed by both student and parent prior to requesting the coach to sign the OCPE paperwork and can be found here.

Competitive Fencers Assignments

Each competitive fencer should have a journal for each years fencing accomplishments. At the beginning of the season (or when you join the competitive ranks) you should complete the assignments below and include in the journal. Assignments #0,1 and 2 should be turned in on loose leaf to the coach.

#0 Season goals
    - local, national, international (if applicable)
    - ranking expectations (either classification or national pts)
#1 Why I like fencing
#2 Description of area of excellence and hidden prerequisites
#3 Cross training log
    - activity outside of salle
#4 List of tournaments in which you plan to complete
#5 Tournament results
#6 Bout notes from all tournaments
    - score
    - notes on opponent
    - what worked what didn't

As a final note, you definitely want to get these done on time, and complete. Not to do so would result in...well, it makes me shudder to think of it.

Texas Fencing Academy Members and Coaches

National/International Team Members

Coaches

Ray Parker--Coach (USFA)  L4 Foil, L2 Epee, L2 Saber
Ray began fencing at the University of Texas in 1983 and during his competitive career has won two South West Sectional Championships in men's foil. He has also been numerous times South Texas Divisional Champion.

Jim Rubarth-Lay--Coach (USFA) L1 Foil/Epee