Sabrage '08

Name: Sabrage '08
Start: 2008-03-30
End: 2008-03-30
Location: New York Athletic Club

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March 30, 2008
Registration closed March 26, 2008

New York Athletic Club 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019 USA Map

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NYAC Mercury Cup #3

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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

SABRAGE '08

Come One, Come All to the BIGGEST, BADDEST Saber Event
of the Year!!!

Sunday March 30th, 2008 - 11AM

Registration

Registration Closes at 11:59PM Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

A $10 late-fee will be charged at the door for late/on-site registration (US Dept of Treasury approved cash only) so signup now! NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED - THIS MEANS YOU. IOU's and MMOU's (My Mom Owes You) are not legal tender.

You must complete both online registration AND ONLINE PAYMENT to be successfully registered for this event and avoid the late-fee.

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Entry

ONLY $15 SMACKERS!

We're trying to make up for you getting ripped-off by other clubs (you know who you are) all year roundâ¦

Your $15 registration buys you:

Entry into Sabrage
Exclusive "back-door" access to the NYAC
Free air-conditioning and Bloomberg brand water
The obligation to assist in self-directing
A really great prize if you happen to win
All the food and wine we can afford to pay for

Finals Exposition, Awards Presentation and Wine Schmoozing

Ready to party? The finals will take place in the NYAC's beautiful 9th floor ballroom overlooking central park. All fencers, family and friends are invited to join us in watching the action while noshing on complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine (or soft drinks for the kiddies). All must be in appropriate attire to attend: collared shirt, slacks and dress shoes for men or equivalent for women. Jacket & tie are not required. No denim, shorts, gym shoes or t-shirts.

New Ladies DE Bracket

For only $5 extra, women can compete in our Women's DE Table which will be seeded off the pool results from the mixed event. The final will take place in our 9th floor ballroom, and the champion will take home a $50 gift certificate*. You must register for and compete in the mixed event to compete in the women's event (and be a woman).

Prizes Galore

Main Event
Mixed Champion:

$100 gift certificate*
Champions Cup
Fame, Fortune, Honor, and Glory

2nd-8th: Cool medals (impress your friends!)
Top Cadet: Handshake from George Masin!

Ladies DE Bracket
$50 gift certificate* for the ladies DE champion!

Smack-Down Prize

Lay waste to former world champion Vassil Etropolski in a DE and win a $50 gift certificate*!!!

Mercury Cup Prizes
Sabrage is also the third and last Mercury Cup event, and will decide final placements for the season and prizes.

$500* for the Mercury Cup Champion, and their name is forever blazened on the side of the famed Mercury Cup!
$250* for the Mercury Cup Loser (2nd Place)

The Mercury Cup Champion is the fencer with the most points at the conclusion of the season.
Points are based on each fencers best 2 results out of the 3 events.

* Good towards your choice of equipment at Blade Fencing

Format

One round of pools, 100% promotion to direct elimination without repechage.

Ladies: The ladies DE bracket will be seeded based on the results of the pools from the main mixed event.

Time & Location

Check-In and Late-Registration CLOSES promptly at 11am, and the first round will begin around 11:15am.
The New York Athletic Club is located at 180 Central Park South, in Manhattan.
Please use the 58th Street Entrance at the NE corner of 58th St and 7th Ave, under the green NYAC awning.

Directing

ALL BOUTS ARE SELF-DIRECT! What? In Saber?!?! YES! All of your bouts will be directed by other competitors, and you will be expected to help direct other bouts. Everything will be friendly and fair. This is how we keep the prices low for all of you! If you don't like this, cannot keep it friendly, or are a cheater, you are invited not to come.

Parking

Several garages in the area give discounts to NYAC guests, including most on 58th street both east and west of 7th avenue.
Make sure to look for the NYAC winged foot sign at the garage entrance, and ask the NYAC desk guard to validate your ticket before you leave the club.
Note: This info is to help you... we do not guarantee any discounts whatsoever.
If you are looking for free street parking, we recommend the Upper West Side between 63rd and 70th, or directly west of the NYAC on 58th St around 10th Ave.

Entry

All events require registration and pre-payment via AskFRED by the stated close of registration date.
The cost is $15. There is an extra $10 fee for late or onsite registration/payment (NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED - THIS MEANS YOU).

Additional Info

This is a mixed sabre event. All fencers 13+ are welcome. You DO NOT have to be a NYAC member to compete, however you MUST be a USFA or FIE member.
This is a USFA and Metropolitan Division sanctioned event. Ratings will be awarded where earned.
There is a $10 fee for registration after the registration closing date.
All monies will be collected immediately upon check-in. Cash (exact change) only. No checks or IOU"s.
Format: One round of pools; 100% promotion to direct elimination without repechage.
"I am going to be late" phone calls will not be accepted in lieu of physical presence
Mercury Cup events are environmentally safe! We exclusively use Staples eco-friendly recycled paper, and a rockin' Canon printer.