Dawson Challenge - Las Vegas (RYC)

If information on FRED and information on http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com/ conflict, information on http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com/ will prevail. Please Note: The Junior Events of the Dawson Challenge will not be held and refunds will be issued within 10 business days of receipt of your mailing address. If your child registered for only the Junior Event, you will be refunded the registration fee, the event fee and t-shirt price, if ordered. If your child registered for other event(s) in addition to the Junior Event, you will be refunded the entry fee for the Junior Event. All remaining events at the Dawson Challenge will be held as previously announced and scheduled. EVENT SCHEDULE: Check-In Times are posted below Saturday, September 22 Youth 10 Mixed Foil 7:30-8:30a Youth 12 Boy's Epee 7:30-8:30a Youth 12 Girl's Epee 7:30-8:30a Youth 12 Mixed Sabre 7:30-8:30a Youth 14 Mixed Foil 9:30-10:30a Sunday, September 23 Youth 10 Mixed Epee 7:30-8:30a Youth 10 Mixed Sabre 7:30-8:30a Youth 12 Mixed Foil 7:30-8:30a Youth 14 Men's Epee 9:00-10:00a Youth 14 Women's Epee 7:30-8:30a Youth 14 Mixed Sabre 7:30-8:30a FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 13th Registration: $30 (one-time, non-refundable) Individual: $25 per event T-Shirt: $20 - Preorder your Dawson t-shirts with your entry to insure availability as supplies at the venue will be limited. Sizes available for pre-order: Child S, M, L; Adult S, M, L, XL FEES ARE DOUBLE AFTER September 13th Registration: $60 (one-time, non-refundable) Individual: $50 per event T-Shirts: $20 if available FEES DOUBLE AT THE DOOR Registration: $60 (one-time, non-refundable) Individual: $50 per event T-Shirts: $20 if available PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. You are responsible for payment or giving timely notification of withdrawal. Formats: One round of pools, 5-touch bouts with a 3-minute time limit. 100% advancing to DE of 15 touches for Y14, DE of 2 out of 3 5-touch bouts for Y12 and Y10. Events: Epee, Foil, Sabre Men and Women for Youth 10, Youth 12, and Youth 14. Events will be combined in appropriate categories if there are less than 6 individuals entered. Birth year limitations (2007-2008 season) •Youth 10 1997-2000 •Youth 12 1995-1998, or on Youth 10 NRPS •Youth 14 1993-1996, or on Youth 12 NRPS Current competitive USFA Membership is required. Membership AND informed consent forms for minors require the signature of a parent or legal guardian, the coach may not sign. Membership and informed consent forms will be available at the venue. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (bring separate checks for the tournament and membership). Fencers are responsible for verifying information on all posted lists both prior to and during fencing. Fencers are required to fence in proper fencing attire; current USFA rules will apply. All events are electric. Two ways to enter – mail it in or online at AskFred. For further information or to download forms, visit http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com/ USFA Forms may also be downloaded at http://www.usfencing.org/do/formsDownloads Local hotels, room blocks have not been reserved, book early: Suncoast Hotel and Casino - 9090 Alta Drive - Las Vegas, Nevada 89145 - 877.677.7111 or 702.636.7111. www.suncoastcasino.com Holiday Inn - 8669 West Sahara - Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 - 800.HOLIDAY or 702.256.3766 Or check your favorite travel web site. Venue: The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain - 10845 West Desert Inn Road - Las Vegas, Nevada. Concession stand will be open during the tournament. Airport/Transportation: Shuttles and taxies are available at the Las Vegas – McCarran International Airport [LAS] (http://www.mccarran.com/). Transportation is not available between the venue and the hotel. Weather: Normally day temperatures in Las Vegas are in the 90s, night temperatures are in the 60s. USFA, home country or FIE membership is required. For your convenience you can pay your USFA dues at the tournament or mail in with your entry. USFA rules will be followed. All events are electric. Preorder your t-shirt ($20) with your entry to insure availability. Refunds must be received in writing and received by September 17th. Refunds will be processed after the tournament. Dawson Challenge is hosted by the Fencing Academy of Nevada - www.fencingacademyofnevada.com. This event is designated as an RYC - www.usfaryc.org. Preregistration opens on 07/15/2007. Double Fees begin on 9/14/2007 FRED registration closes on 09/19/2007. Double Fees at the door. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you require additional information about the competition, please contact Tanya 775.843.3458 or email tanya@duelinthedesert.com