Alice B. Memorial DIV 1A/II ROC

ROC tournaments are open to current USFA competitive members eligible to fence in Open competitions (one-day membership are not valid for this tournament) and to foreign fencers with current FIE licenses. However, foreign fencers are not eligible to compete in USFA National Championship events. In the event that a foreign fencer finishes within the qualifying group, the foreign fencer will be skipped and only the highest-finishing eligible domestic fencers will qualify. Venue Houston Athletic Fencing Center 4997 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77047 Events Scheduled:Times listed are tentative close of registration. Saturday November 3, 2012 8AM........Div 1A Senior Women's Epee 9AM........C & Under Senior Women's Saber 10:30AM....Div 1A Senior Men's Foil 2PM........C & Under Senior Women's Foil 2:30PM.....C & Under Senior Men's Epee 4PM........Div 1A Senior Men's Saber Sunday November 4, 2012 8AM........Div 1A Senior Men's Epee 8:30AM.....Div 1A Senior Women's Saber 9:30AM.....Div 1A Senior Women's Foil 11:30AM....C & Under Senior Women's Epee 1:30PM.....C & Under Senior Men's Foil 3:30PM.....C & Under Senior Men's Saber Fees: Before 10pm 10/20/12 Registration: $35 Event: $25 After 10pm 10/20/12 Registration: $70 Event: $25 Last day to request event fee refund 10/28/12 Registration fees are non refundable. Mail in payment To pay by check: Mail to: BCFA 4826 Braesvalley Houston, TX 77035 Include: >Name (Print) >Club Affiliation >Birth year >Male/Female >Events to be fencer >Rating in each weapon >Contact info Tournament Info: The ROCs award points to the top 32. Only the best 3 results count toward point totals; points can only be updated once results and program service fee are received by the National Office from the ROC tournament organizer. Please refer to Chapters 3 & 4 of the Athlete Handbook for more details on points. Athlete Handbook 3.2.2 Div I-A: Born 1999 or before, or on the Junior National Rolling Points List, with any rating Div II: Born 1999 or before, and with C, D, E, or U rating ROC events function as qualifiers to the National Championships Division I-A, Division II, and Veteran Categories, and may qualify fencers to other events, depending upon classification and status. Qualification Path to Nationals from the D1A ROCs: •Place in top 8, of those eligible and not already qualified, at any current season Division I-A Regional Open Circuit [BoD, August 31, 2011] OR •Be on the current season’s Division I-A Regional Open Circuit point standings at the regular fee entry deadline for the USA Fencing National Championships with at least 1000 points [BoD, August 31, 2011]. Qualification Path to Nationals from the DV2 ROCs •Finish in the top 10% (with a minimum of 4) of a Division II ROC (see Table 2.7.3.2 in Chapter 2.7) [BoD, September 2010] Note: Results posted at the venue and on FRED are not official; results must be verified by the national office for final determination of qualification). The Athlete’s Handbook (http://usfencing.org/resources/documents/athlete-handbook) contains detailed information on qualifying pathways and should be consulted as the appropriate reference document. Current USFA competitive or other foreign federation membership required. Must present membership card at check-in. USFA cards can be reprinted at https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?sraid=10. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USFA membership. Current membership list: http://usfencing.org/us-fencing-membership/current-membership-listing. You may join or renew USFA at the door (parent signature required if under age 18). Have separate check payable to USFA or use your credit card (preferred). Download USFA membership application at: : http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/44701/2011-12_Individual_Membership_Application.pdf • Seeding: Div I-A - Current National Senior Ranking within each classification, then classification/year. Div II - Letter ranking/ year • Only official USFA ratings will be used. Ratings will be verified prior to the event. Check current ratings at http://usfencing.org/us-fencing-membership/current-membership-listing • Format: One round of pools (5-touch/3 minute bouts), then all fencers advance to direct elimination round (15 touch/9-minute bouts.) • Prizes awarded to Top 8. • Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy. Withdrawal: • Withdrawal during pools: If medical withdrawal occurs during pool round (fencer does not complete pool), then fencer has no results to report and cannot be used towards competitive field total to determine classification or qualification to championships. • Withdrawal during DE: If medical withdrawal occurs after completion of the pool or during DE round the fencer keeps place in table to determine results and may be used towards competitive field total to determine classification and/or qualification to championships. • A fencer receiving a black card (for failure to appear at strip or other penalty in accordance with the penalty chart) will be listed in the final results as “Fencer Excluded,” and results cannot be used toward competitive field total to determine classification and/or qualification to championships. VENUE DIRECTIONS: The Houston Athletic Fencing Center 4997 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77075 1 1/2 blocks west of the 610 loop Behind the Cabana Car Wash and The Meyerland Animal Clinic Use driveway between Car Wash & Animal Clinic Maps will be available at the Sheraton Suites From I-45 North (going south) exit 610 North Loop (going west) follow this to the West loop (going south). Follow 610 straight looking for the South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. From Hobby Airport I45 South Travel North on 45 to the South 610 Loop past the Astrodome. Stay in your extreme left hand lane and follow the sign S. Post Oak, Exit W. Bellfort. Right on West Bellfort We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. From I-10 coming from the West. Follow I-10 going east and exit onto 610 Loop West. Pass the Galleria and continue straight on 610 looking for South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. I-10 coming from the East. Follow I-10 going west through downtown Houston, exit 610 West. Pass the Galleria. Straight on 610 look for South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Car Wash. From 59 to 610 West Loop follow the Sign South Post Oak (not post oak) to W. Bellfort exit. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Cabana Car Wash & Meyerland Animal Clinic. Hotel Hotel Sheraton Suites at the Galleria (713) 586-2444 2400 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 $89 for a suite plus tax (ask for fencing rate) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on format and tournament contact: Louise Lepie - (832) 338-9808 - myfencingacademy@yahoo.com Davis Jno-Finn - (713) 818-0885 - djnofinn@gmail.com