TARGET 090603 The Cardboard Tube Fighting League

The CTFL was created out of a desperate need to better train and arm citizens with cardboard tubes. While many speculate that our fore fathers, when drafting the constitution, originally intended the second amendment to refer to fire arms, there is now a small group of non-academics who believe that they were more likely referring to elite militias of card board tube wielding ninjas. While this training often takes place during childhood, it is discarded by adults who remain uneducated about the importance of such practices. The goal of the CTFL is to provide organized cardboard tube based events that help spread cardboard awareness. Among these pages you will find information, history, and event listings for duels in the San Francisco area.

The Cardboard Tube Fighting League (CTFL) is a global organization that hosts cardboard tube based events in Seattle, Washington, San Francisco, California; and Sydney, Australia. The CTFL hosts tournaments and battles where cardboard tube fighters go head-to-head in an attempt to break their opponents tube without breaking their own. The events also focus on cardboard costumes and theatrics. These events are often held at public parks throughout the summer, are open to everyone ages 5 and up, and emphasize fun over competition. The hollow, spirally-wound, 1/5 in ardboard tubes which are 3 feet in length are provided and all events are free for participants.

What: Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament San Francisco Where: Corona Heights Park (click for directions) When: Sunday, September 27th, 2009 4-6pm Entry Fee: Free, tubes provided. What to bring: Water, cardboard armor, costumes are highly encouraged. Prizes awarded for best cardboard costume and tournament winners. Tubes will be supplied. What to expect: Welts and possibly bruises. It is highly recommended that only children above the age of 5 participate.

RULES DON’T BREAK YOUR TUBE! 1) First Rule of CTFL: Don’t break your tube. In a duel, the last person with an unbroken tube is declared the winner. In the event that both participants break their tubes at the same time, the game is a draw, and both duelists are considered losers. 2) No blocking or swinging with your arms. No body slamming. 3) No stabbing. Lunges involving tubes are never allowed under any circumstances. Participants who exhibit this behavior, will be ejected from the entire event. 4) Try not to work the face. Hitting people in the face is heavily frowned upon and can force your ejection from the event. 5) Once your tube is broken you must stop fighting. 6) To participate you must be using an official CTFL tube, which will be provided at the event, and have signed a release waiver. 7) You may not block your opponents tube with your arms hands or legs. 8) Your tube must always be held near the bottom. Holding your tube in the middle at any time is illegal. 9) Shields are officially banned in tournaments.

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