Medeo Absolute M Foil and M/F Epee Cup Opens

Co-Sponsored by Medeo Fencing Club and Absolute Fencing Gear. IMPORTANT UPDATE -- WOMEN'S FOIL HAS BEEN MOVED TO DECEMBER 2. PLEASE SEE THE MEDEO ABSOLUTE CUP LISTING FOR THAT DATE GIVEN BELOW. MEN'S FOIL FENCERS -- WHEN THE NUMBER REGISTERED REACHES 70, PLEASE REGISTER ON THE WAIT LIST. NO ENTRY FEE IS REQUIRED FOR THE WAIT LIST. WAIT LIST ENTRIES WILL HAVE PRIORITY OVER FENCERS WHO WANT TO REGISTER AT THE DOOR. Events Scheduled/Close of Registration:

Saturday, Nov 3

Men's Foil at 3 PM (limited to the first 70 registrants) Sunday, November 4 Men's Epee at 10 AM (limited to the first 70 registrants) Women's Epee at 1 PM The Medeo Absolute Sabre and Women's Foil Cup Opens will be held on December 2 and have a separate askFred listing. Please go to: http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=4241 "Senior" refers to a USFA requirement that all fencers participating in open events must have birth years of 1994 and earlier. The Prizes:

Men's Foil: 1st Place: Absolute Fencing Ultra Light Washable Foil Lame 2nd Place: Absolute Team Fencing Bag 3T Place: Absolute Fencing Polo Shirt 3T Place: Absolute Fencing Polo Shirt Men's Epee: 1st Place: Absolute FIE Mask 2nd Place: Absolute Team Fencing Bag 3T Place: Absolute Fencing Polo Shirt 3T Place: Absolute Fencing Polo Shirt Women's Epee: 1st Place: Absolute FIE Mask 2nd Place: Absolute Team Fencing Bag 3T Place: Absolute Fencing Travel Bag 3T Place: Absolute Fencing Travel Bag

Men's events are limited to the first 70 registrants. After 70 fencers are registered, wait lists will be available. New Jersey Division members can also earn points towards the New Jersey Cup, which is awarded at the end of the season. Please see www.njfencing.org for details on the New Jersey Cup. SPECIAL PRICING:

Save $10 and preregister/pay online by November 2 -- just $30. Preregister and pay at the door -- $35. Register and pay at the door -- $40.

Come join the fun! Format and Sanctioning: This tournament is sanctioned by the New Jersey Division of the USFA. The format consists of a round of pools with 100 percent promoted to the direct elimination round. There will not be a fence off for third place. All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USFA requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. You must have a valid USFA membership or join the USFA at the event. Medeo: Fence at the most advanced fencing club in New Jersey. All metal USFA/FIE strips and state-of-art reels and scoring machines. Free wireless. Fully air conditioned because the fencing will be hot!! Lots of free, off-the-street parking. Driving directions can be found on http://www.medeofencing.com under Bridgewater Location. 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). The Medeo Fencing Club is located two buildings away from Absolute Fencing Gear (co-sponsor of the Medeo Absolute Cup), a short walk and a really short car ride. Absolute Fencing Gear will be open on Sunday, November 4.