Last Days of Winter M/W EPEE Open

Medeo's Last Days of Winter Epee Open Sunday, March 7, 2010 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIME FOR WOMEN'S EPEE HAS CHANGED TO 12 NOON!!! CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES: Senior Women's Epee 12 NOON!!!! Senior Men's Epee 10 AM *Please take down our number and call our office if you feel you might be a few minutes late or if you need directions: 732-469-2244 "Senior" refers to a USFA requirement that all fencers participating in open events must have birth years of 1996 and earlier. Special Pricing $30: IF you pre-register AND pay online by SAT, March 6th. $35: If you pre-register but pay at the door. $40: If you pay at the door (without pre-registration). Payment at the door can be by cash or check (made out to Medeo Fencing Club). Exact change is appreciated! Preregistration opens on 02/14/2010. Preregistration closes on 03/06/2010. Format and Sanctioning: This tournament is sanctioned by the New Jersey Division of the USFA. The format consists of a round of pools with 100 percent promoted to the direct elimination round. All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire (including knee-hi socks!) and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USFA requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. You must have proof of valid USFA membership or join the USFA at the event. If you have not received your membership card yet for this season, but are listed on the usfencing.org membership list, you can now sign in and print out a temporary card! (Visit http://www.usfencing.org for more info.) Medeo Fencing Club: Fence at the most advanced fencing club in New Jersey. All metal USFA/FIE strips and state-of-art reels and scoring machines. Bigger and better with our new addition and changing rooms. Free WIFI! Lots of free, off-the-street parking. Snack and beverage machine! Driving directions can be found on http://www.medeofencing.com under Bridgewater Location. The club is also a short walk from the Bridgewater Station on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line (Fencers can arrange for the club to pick them up at the Station). Absolute Fencing Gear:The Medeo Fencing Club is located in the same industrial park as Absolute Fencing Gear, a short walk and a really short car ride. Absolute Fencing Gear is open Monday-Friday AND Sundays! (Closed Saturdays.) Visit http://www.absolutefencinggear.com for more info!