2013 Austin Challenge

Registration Closed Who's Coming? Results Message the Organizer Add to Calendar
June 1 - 2 2013
Registration Closes May 31, 2013
Austin Fencers Club (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)
4425 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78751 USA Map
Online Payment Required To Register
Please review the important changes to venue, events, and costs for the 2013 Austin Challenge.
Note This is a Old AskFRED event. Registrations and results are all correct, but some other data could be missing.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE 2013 AUSTIN CHALLENGE. Changes include venue, event dates/times, and tournament costs. Events Scheduled: Saturday June 1st: 8:30 - Youth 12 Mixed Foil (awards to top 8) 10:30 - Youth 14 Mixed Foil (awards to top 4) 12:30 - Youth 10 Mixed Foil (awards to top 8) 2:00 - Senior Mixed Foil (awards to top 4) Sunday June 2nd: 1:30 - Senior Mixed Epee (awards to top 4) 2:30 - Youth 12 Mixed Epee (awards to top 8) 3:30 - Youth 14 Mixed Epee (awards to top 4) 4:00 - Youth 10 Mixed Epee (awards to top 8) Preregistration opens on 02/02/2013. Preregistration closes on 05/25/2013. This is a USFA event. USFA membership is required and all USFA rules apply. FEES:
    Early registration and payment of fees provides the tournament organizer with the information needed to space event times properly, hire enough referees and have enough strips for the events. Except as noted in communications from the tournament organizers, the registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any requests for fee refunds (less any askfred fees) due to outstanding and unusual circumstances are at the discretion of the organizers and will be processed after the tournament. Registration is NOT COMPLETE without payment of fees and will be assessed applicable late fees. Contact afc@austin.rr.com for an address if you prefer to mail a check.
    REGISTRATION FEES:
      $35 Regular Registration $45 Late Registration (after May 25th) $55 At the Door
    EVENT FEES:
      $15 per event $25 per event (after May 25th)
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FOIL AND EPEE EVENTS ARE MIXED EVENTS. Because this change was made after some preregistrations were made for men's and women's events, it's not possible to edit the AskFred record to change these to mixed events without losing preregistration data, so although events are still listed as men's/women's, fencers should be aware that all events will be mixed. Parents should come prepared with ONE of the following in case the fencer's age needs verification for eligibility purposes:
  • A government issued photo ID with date of birth included
  • A copy of birth certificate
  • Passport
BIRTH YEAR ELIGIBILITY(2012-2013 season):
  • Youth 8 event 2004-2007
  • Youth 10 event 2002-2005
  • Youth 12 event 2000-2003, or on Youth 10 NRP List
  • Youth 14 event 1998-2001, or on Youth 12 NRP List
  • Senior Men's and Women's events: 1999 or before, or on Junior National Rolling Points List
USFA or FIE MEMBERSHIP and a signed WAIVER OF PARTICIPATION are required
  • All participants must be competitive members of the USFA of FIE. It is incumbent upon the FENCER to show proof of membership. Internet access may not be available at the venue, so do not rely on the tournament organizers to have access to all Division membership lists.
  • Pre-registered fencers will receive membership status information via askFRED email using most current USFA membership data. This email may serve as proof of membership. Age status will be checked against USFA membership data - bring proof of age if there are discrepancies.
  • If you have not obtained your USFA membership at least one week prior to the event, it is recommended you register at the event!
  • 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 a separate check or credit card number (preferred) for membership.
  • Fencers under 18 years old are reminded they need the signature of a parent or guardian (not a coach) on BOTH the membership and waiver forms.
  • Special rules for ONE DAY MEMBERSHIPS: One day USFA memberships may be purchased for the OPEN EVENTS ONLY and only through the USFA's website. There WILL NOT be Internet available at the venue for this. Fencer's purchasing one day memberships must bring proof of purchase to the tournament for EACH day they may be fencing. Without proof of membership, fencers will be required to complete a USFA membership form and pay the full annual dues at the venue before they will be allowed to fence.
  • Waiver of Liability
      The Austin Challenge or South Texas Division Waiver of Liability is required to be filled out and signed. Fencers under 18 must have a parent signature on the waiver in order to be able to fence. This waiver will be attached as a PDF file to the registration confirmation email from askfred. A copy of the waiver may also be downloaded here: http://www.southtexasdivision.org/media/forms/sotxwaiverconsent.pdf