Columbia International DIV 1A ROC

Columbia International ROC October 18-20, 2013 Northwest Fencing Center, Beaverton, OR QUALIFY EARLY FOR 2014 SUMMER NATIONALS! The Columbia International is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier events. Held at the Northwest Fencing Center, this charitable tournament raises funds for the grant programs, which benefit fencers in need. The Columbia International is part of the Regional Open Circuit (ROC). The top 8 of finishers in the senior events will qualify for Division I-A at Summer Nationals. Veteran fencers that compete in the senior events will automatically qualify for the corresponding veteran event at Summer Nationals. Competing in the veteran events on Friday evening WILL NOT qualify you for Summer Nationals. If there are less than 5 fencers signed up for a Veteran Event on Friday night by the pre-registration deadline, the event may be canceled. ---------- Schedule ---------- Friday, October 18, 2013: 6:30 pm - Veteran Mixed Foil, Epee, and Saber Saturday, October 19, 2013: 7:00 am - Doors open 8:00 am - Senior Women's Foil & Senior Men's Saber 1:00 pm - Senior Men's Epee Sunday, October 20, 2013: 7:00 am - Doors open 8:00 am - Senior Men's Foil 9:00 am - Senior Women's Saber 11:30 am - Senior Women's Epee Arrive early to get your equipment checked! We will be running on a strict schedule so your promptness is appreciated. Fencers that wish to fence in two events on the same day must report to the strip when called or they may be scratched from the event. We will try to accommodate people as best we can, but we will not delay events if a fencer is still fencing in another event. All events will be fenced as a single round of pools, followed by straight direct-elimination, no fence-off for third. If an event exceeds 80 fencers, it may be necessary to do a cut after the pool round. This will be announced after the registration deadline, once the number of attendees is known. Prizes will be awarded to the top 4 finishers in the senior and veteran events. Medals will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in all events. ---------- Registration Information ---------- By Midnight October 5, 2013: - $30 registration fee - $30 per senior event - $20 per veteran event IMPORTANT NOTICE: IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION (IE REGISTER AND PAY), ALL FEES WILL DOUBLE. After October 5, 2013 (at 11:59pm PST): - $60 registration fee - $60 per senior event - $40 per veteran event REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER 12, 2013. YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION (I.E. PAY) BY THAT DATE. All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED (*see note below). Registration fees are non-refundable. Event fees are fully-refundable - contact tmbrown11@gmail.com. * - Note: If you do not wish to pre-pay online, contact tmbrown11@gmail.com for alternate payment options. NWFC will accept cash/check/credit cards. Please note, payment must be received before the October 5, 2013 deadline, or double fees will apply. After October 12, 2013 you will not be able to register. ---------- Venue Information ---------- The event will be held at: Northwest Fencing Center, 4950 SW Western Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005 For directions, visit http://www.nwfencing.org ---------- Tournament Rules ---------- All fencers must be current competitive members of the USFA, their national federation (CFF), or maintain a current FIE license. You may join or renew your USFA membership at the door. One day memberships are not valid for this tournament. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. Conductive bibs with mask cords will be required for all foil and sabre events. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 2000 or earlier. The veteran events are open to all fencers born in 1973 or earlier. ---------- Equipment Check ---------- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, overgloves, bodycords and headcords. Fencers in the Portland area can get their equipment checked prior to the event at the Northwest Fencing Center on the following days and times: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Friday, October 18, 2013, 5:30 to 9:00 pm Priority will be given to those fencing in the veteran events until after the pools have started. ---------- Equipment Sales ---------- Equipment will be available for purchase. ---------- Food ---------- We will have healthy snacks available for purchase. ---------- Transportation Information ---------- The nearest airport is Portland Int'l Airport (PDX). Portland has a light-rail network called the MAX. Trains leave from Portland Int'l every 15 minutes and arrive at the Beaverton Transit Center 1 hour later. From Beaverton TC, taxis are available for hotel or venue transportation. For more information on public transit, visit http://www.trimet.org ---------- Nearby Hotels ---------- PepperTree Inn (walking distance .3mi from the venue) 10720 SW Allen Boulevard Beaverton, OR 97005 http://www.peppertreeinn.com Phone: 503-641-7477 Approx. $89 / night Shilo Inn 9900 Southwest Canyon Road (2 mi) Portland, OR 97225 Phone: (503) 297-2551 Approx. $119/night Courtyard by Marriott (2.5mi) 8500 S W Nimbus Drive Beaverton, OR 97008 Phone: 503-641-3200 Approx. $89-129 / night Embassy Suites - Washington Square (2.5mi) 9000 SW Washington Square Road Tigard, Oregon 97223 Phone: 503-644-4000 Approx. $99-129 / night