Grand Canyon State Games 2014

VENUE/LOCATION: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 ENTRY FEE: $30 first event / $15 per additional event ENTRY DEADLINE AND REQUIREMENTS: Registration open through 1/6/14. After 1/6/14 $50 first event / $15 per additional event. No registration will be taken on the Grand Canyon State Games form. ALL preregistration must be made thru www.AskFred.net. Askfred registration is not complete until payment is made. **Late registration is available at the door but must be paid in cash or check made out to AZ Fencing Division (no credit cards taken for late entry fee). T-shirt size is not guaranteed for late registration. USFA Membership is required. Fencers must be a current competitive USFA or FIE Member. Proof of membership is required. While fencers are encouraged to get memberships directly through the USFA prior to the competition, completed USFA membership forms will be accepted at the door. If you do not have proof of membership, you will be required to complete and pay for a membership. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA ** NO CASH ** bring separate check or credit card for membership. All participants must complete the waiver/release agreement. Fencers under 18 years old are reminded they need the signature of a parent or guardian (not a coach) on BOTH the membership application and waiver/release agreements. TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN PROCEDURES: Fencers must check-in with their membership card or a letter of good standing. Athletes without proof of membership must fill out all appropriate forms to pay for membership. Payment will be returned if membership can be verified. This season, parents should come prepared with ONE of the following in case the fencer’s age needs verification for eligibility purposes: 1. A government issued photo ID with date of birth included 2. A copy of birth certificate 3. Passport EVENTS: Offering All 3 Weapons. Medals for top three – No fence off for 3rd Age divisions for the games are: Y10/12 combine (2001-2006) U17 Combine (1997-2000 or have National Y14 points) Open Men (born in 2000 or earlier) Open Women (born in 2000 or earlier) Vet Combine (born in 1974 or earlier) SEEDING: Seeding for events shall be based on the following order: 1. Current national rolling point standings according to age group and weapon. This filters down the entire list, not just the top 32 as done in a NAC. 2. Letter ranking with year classification 3. Athletes with neither of the above are seeded on a random basis after the athletes who are seeded by the preceding factors. FORMAT: Bouts in the pool round are 5-touch bouts with a 3-minute time limit. One round of pools of 5 and 6 or 6 and 7 person pools; 100% advancement to simple direct elimination tableau. The direct elimination bouts will be 15-touch bouts in three 3-minute segments. In saber, there is a 1-minute break when one fencer’s score reaches 8 or 3 minutes have lapsed, whichever occurs first. Vet’s direct elimination bouts will be 10-touch bouts with two 3-minute periods and a one-minute break after the first 3-minutes of the bout. In saber, there is a 1-minute break when one fencer’s score reaches 5 or 3 minutes have lapsed whichever occurs first. EQUIPMENT: USFA rules apply. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron. All weapons will be scored electrically. Equipment (masks, lames, and body cords/head cords) will be inspected and marked. Epee wiring must meet the current standards in effect as of August 1, 2013. For more information, please see http://www.fencingofficials.org/blog/2013/05/wiring-epees/ Armory will open for equipment controls one hour prior to the start of the first event. The FCAZ Fencing Store (located within the venue) has a full line of equipment. It will be open during the tournament. VENUE DIRECTIONS: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Map: http://www.bit.ly/ddPd5W ============================================================ CONTACTS: Nina Linder AZ Fencing Division Secretary (480) 206-6148 nrjeppesen@hotmail.com Bill Becker AZ Fencing Division Chairman (954) 295- 6650 cane@mindspring.com Fencers Club of Arizona (480) 459-5140