Gulf Coast Open/SSCC

LOC CONTACT Louise Lepie: (713) 666-1662 VENUE Houston Athletic Fencing Center 4997 Belfort Houston, Texas 77035 SCHEDULE Times listed are times of check-in. The event will close at the time in bold. Please arrive in plenty of time for required equipment checks. Time in parenthesis is the projected finish time for the event. Saturday, February 11, 2006 7:00-8:00 Men's Epee (2:00) 10:00-11:00Men's Saber (2:30) 12:00-1:00 Women's Epee (6:30) Sunday, February 12, 2006 7:00-8:00 Men's Foil (2:00) **please try to have your equipment checked Saturday 10:00-11:00 Women's Saber (2:30) **please try to have your equipment checked Saturday 12:00-1:00 Women's Foil (5:30) Equipment Check Info: Full equipment checks are performed including lame test. Please bring back-up if you feel your lame may not pass. Sabre cuffs and underarm protectors are required. FEES (please read carefully) Pre-registered! “A” fencers enter FREE. If you accidentally pre-register, you will be refunded, minus the fees that are charged by the FRED payment portal ($1.00) Pre-payment is required for pre-registration. Early bird discount through January 21st Fees: Registration $30 + $10 per event. Regular registration January 22nd through 8:00 A.M. February 10th Fees: Registration $40 + $10 per event After 8:00 AM Feb 10, (on-site) fees: Registration $45+ $10 per event. For mail in registration, please include your name, date of birth, club, division, contact information, desired events and any classification or rating in those weapons. You must also include payment. Mail registration to: Bayou City Fencing Academy attn: Louise 4826 Braesvalley Houston, TX 77096 Make Checks Payable to: Bayou City Fencing Academy Because early bird discounts do expire, a request for confirmation is wise. With your confirmation request, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with mail in registration, or a return fax number. Current competitive membership of the USFA required; (membership will be available at the venue). You must be prepared to show proof of USFA membership, or at the door, fill out a membership form and pay $50 - check or credit card only (no cash) Persons under age 18 MUST have a parent’s signature on the USFA form. Format: Fencers are responsible for verifying all posted information in a timely manner and immediately reporting any discrepancies to the bout committee. ** Initial seeding protocol includes FIE points and NRPS. Additionally SSCCs allow for SSCC rolling points to providing separation within the letter. ** Pools maximized at 6/7 ** 100% promotion to single direct elmination ** No fence off for third ***All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability form. People under age 18 must have a parent's signature on this form. Waiver is emailed with pre-registration confirmation. A copy is available here http://www.almdiv.org/Operations/GulfCoastOpenwaiver.pdf ACCOMODATIONS Fairfield Inn by Marriot at the Galleria ($49) 3131 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027 Single or double with hot breakfast Marriot Courtyard at the Galleria ($59) 3131 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027 Single or double - no breakfast. Pool-Restaurant-Room Service To receive these special rates, reference should be made to“Group Fencing Rate.”