Houston Cup #5 (Youth-10/12/14)

Houston Cup #5 is the fifth out of ten Houston Cup tournaments that run during 2012-13 season. Signature Houston Cup medals for the top 4 finishers. Signature Houston Cup trophy for the best points standing fencer after 10 tournaments. Tournament to be held at Alliance Fencing Academy (WOODLANDS LOCATION) Close of registration: 9:00AM: Youth-12 Mixed Epee 10:00AM: Youth-10 Mixed Epee 11:00AM: Youth-14 Mixed Epee (USFA rated event) WAIVER REQUIRED: Alliance members are not required waiver for Youth-10/12 events. Everyone must sign waiver for the Youth-14 event. Please download it from the link above(also available at the door). Parent signatures required on all forms for fencers under the age of 18. Tournament fee: Y10, Y12: $20.00 per event ($10.00 for Alliance members) Y14: $30.00 ($20.00 for Alliance members) Y14 Mixed Epee will be a USFA sanctioned event. Ratings will be awarded according to the USFA classification chart. USFA membership is required. Doors open at 8:15 AM. Tournament format: One round of pools. 100% promotion to the Direct Elimination (DE) round. DE for Youth-10 and Youth-12 events: best 2 of 3/5-touch bouts, Youth-14 event: 15-touch bouts. Full fencing uniform is required: mask, glove, knickers, socks that cover to the bottom of knickers, underarm protector, chest protector for girls/boys, cup recommended for boys. A MINIMUM of 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords required for each fencer. Additional fencing gear will be available at the club. Thank you for your participation.