Spring Fling Youth & Cadet Epee at Medeo

A great event to gauge where you are and where you want to be... This is a sanctioned event so all fencers must have a Competitive US Fencing Membership. Register & pay online for our lowest fee. Discounts for multiple events. SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING: $35 for one event ($25 for second event): IF you pre-register AND pay online*. $45 for one event ($30 for second event): If you pre-register online BUT pay at the door. $55 for one event ($35 for second event) for walk-ins. *Online preregistration closes at 11:59 PM on 05/17/14. **Payment at the door can be by cash or check (made out to Medeo Fencing Club). Exact change is appreciated! Preregistration closes on 05/17/2014, 11:59 PM. Events Scheduled with Close of Check-in times (which means you must be warmed up and ready to fence by these times!): Y10 Mixed Epee: 10:30 AM Y12 Mixed Epee: 12:30 PM Y14 Women's Epee: 10:00 AM Y14 Men's Epee: 10:00 AM Cadet (U17) Women's Epee: 1:00 PM Cadet (U17) Men's Epee: 1:00 PM >>>All fencers MUST officially check-in at the Medeo office before their check-in time. Remember that venues try to start competitions as close to check-in time as possible. This means fencers should be ready to fence as close to check-in time as possible. Checking in at the last minute only helps to delay the competition. You must have proof of USFA membership when you check in! AGE REQUIREMENTS: Youth 10 events are for fencers born 2003-2006 Youth 12 events are for fencers born 2001-2004 Youth 14 events are for fencers born 1999-2002 Cadet (U17) events are for fencers born 1997-2000 Those fencers on the National Points List who wish to fence in their next higher age bracket can contact us so we can allow the entry through AskFred. Events will be held at: Medeo Fencing Club 783 E. Main Street*, Unit G, Bridgewater, NJ *The E. Main address has been known to cause issues in some GPS devices (bringing you to the corner of E. Main and Polhemus). Please use GPS address below** and follow written directions underneath them if you want to be sure: **GPS address and to turn in near Absolute Fencing Gear: 30 Kearney St., Unit G (See special directions below) Bridgewater, NJ 08807 732-469-2244 ABOUT GPS ADDRESS (FURTHER DIRECTIONS): GPS using Kearney Street: When you use the Kearney St. address (into our industrial park and next to Absolute Fencing Gear), please note that once you turn onto Kearney St. (into our industrial park), you will turn RIGHT at the street before the first building on your right. (First road on the right.) We are then located all the way at the end on the left. (Steps lead up to our door.) *Please take down our number and call our office if you feel you might be a few minutes late or if you need directions: 732-469-2244 FIRST-TIME COMPETITORS SHOULD READ THIS CAREFULLY: Format and Sanctioning: This tournament is sanctioned by the New Jersey Division of the USFA. All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire (including knee-hi socks!) and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USFA requirements. In all Y10 events, fencers must use blades that are 30" or 32" (i.e., blades that are designated a "0" or "2"). There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. You must have proof of valid USFA membership OR join the USFA at the event*. If you have not received your membership card yet for this season, but are listed on the usfencing.org membership list, you can now sign in and print out a temporary card! *Visit http://www.usfencing.org for more info or to print out the USFA membership application -with payment- to bring with you on Sunday. If you aren't sure what to bring or are unfamiliar with tournament protocol, check with your coach or club. We also advise clicking here: http://www.fencing.net.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/BeginnerGuide-Tournament.pdf Medeo Fencing Club: Fence at one of the most advanced fencing clubs in New Jersey. All metal USFA/FIE strips and state-of-art reels and scoring machines. Free WIFI! Lots of free, off-the-street parking. Snack and beverage machine! Minutes away from Absolute Fencing Gear retail store and Costco! Absolute Fencing Gear: The Medeo Fencing Club is located in the same industrial park as Absolute Fencing Gear, a short walk and a really short car ride. Absolute Fencing Gear is open Monday-Friday AND Sundays! (Closed Saturdays.) Visit http://www.absolutefencinggear.com for more info! BY TRAIN: The club is also a short walk from the Bridgewater Station on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line (Fencers can arrange for the club to pick them up at the Station).