2008 Southwest Section Qualifier

VENUE: Westside Community Center 7400 High Ridge Drive El Paso, TX 79912 Map: http://www.southwestfencing.org/07-08/Sectionals_location.htm SCHEDULE: Close of registration is in bold and projected finish time in (parenthesis) SATURDAY EVENT 7;00-8:00 Senior Men's Saber (10:45) 7:00-8:00 U19 Women's Epee (11:30) 9:00-10:00 Senior Men's Epee (3:15) 9:30 -10:30 U19 Women's Saber (12:15) 10:30-11:30 Senior Women's Foil (3:00) 1:00-2:00 U19 Men's Foil (6:00) SUNDAY EVENT 7:00-8:00 Senior Women's Sabre (9:15) 7:00-8:00 U19 Men's Epee (1:45) 8:00-9:00 U19 Women's Foil (12:20) 10:30-11:30 Senior Women's Epee (3:20) 10:30-11:30 U19 Men's Sabre (3:00) 11:30-12:30 Senior Men's Foil (5:00) Fencing will begin as soon as possible after the close of registration and is dependent upon the number of strips available and the number of referees. FEES Registration fee - $30 Event fee - $15/event If you do not PRE-PAY, you are not PRE-REGISTERED and you will incur the late fee. $40 late fee will be incurred for those registering and paying AFTER 11:59 PM APRIL 21 $60 late fee will be incurred for those registering and paying AFTER 11:59 PM APRIL 28. No refunds other than for documented medical emergency reasons shall be given after April 28. PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP and WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT forms are required for this tournament. Waiver is located here: http://www.southwestfencing.org/07-08/SWSSectionalsWaiver.pdf Please load this link, print the form, fill it out (have it signed by parents if under 18) and bring it with you to check-in. Fencers must be current competitive USFA members of the SOUTHWEST SECTION in good standing to compete in this qualifier. USFA membership forms are available at the door. Fencers must be U.S. citizens OR permanent residents of the United States and current competitive members of the USFA. Any fencer who is a citizen or permanent resident who has represented another country in the last three years and who has not yet been granted permission to represent the USA is not eligible for any USFA National Championship competition, individual or team, including Division and Section qualifying competitions. A foreign fencer who is in the US on a visa is NOT eligible to fence in any National Championships, individual or team, or associated Division or Section qualifying competitions. If there is a discrepancy membership data provided by the USFA will be used. If an X doesn't appear by your name as Current competitive on the membership list for the SWS is found here: http://www.southwestfencing.org/Membership/membership.htm ) If an X doesn't appear by your name you will be required to purchase a membership at the door - parent signature required for those under 18 years of age. For a fencer to compete in a specific age category competition or any “Open” level of competition conducted under the auspices of the USFA at divisional, sectional, or national levels, the following criteria must be met: • The fencer’s birth year falls within that age bracket OR • If a fencer is currently (current as of the entry deadline for that tournament) listed in a National age group point standing, the fencer may enter the next older age category of competition, even if that fencer is younger than allowed by the age bracket. BIRTH YEARS: Senior (Open) 1994 or earlier Under 19 1989-1995 Veteran 1967 or earlier DIVISION I-A CHAMPIONSHIPS Fencers must be born no later that 1994 AND • Place in the top 25% (with a minimum of 8) at the 2008 Senior Section Championships OR • Placed in top 8 at the 2007 Division I-A National Championship OR • Placed in top 4 at the 2007 Division II National Championships OR • Be the current 2008 Under -19 Section Champion UNDER-19 CHAMPIONSHIPS Fencers must be born between 1989 and 1995* AND • Place in the top 25% at the 2008 Under-19 Section Championships OR • Be on the Junior (Under -19) point standings as of May 1, 2008 OR • Be in the top 16 of the Cadet (Under -16) point standings as of May 1, 2008 VETERAN Any current competitive member born 1966* or earlier who has competed in • 2008 Section Championships OR • 2008 Division qualifying competition for Division II and/or Division III Championships {only those with a "C" classification or lower (D, E, or U) may compete} OR • Any NAC During the 2007-2008 season * Fencer must state on the entry the competition by which he or she complied with qualification criteria and which Veteran Event/Age Group they are entering. The final day to submit classification changes that will be reflected at the Summer Nationals is Friday, May 30, 2008. Classification changes received after that day will be documented but will not be usable at the Summer Nationals. ACCOMODATIONS Motel-Hotel Info for Sectionals 1. La Quinta Inn & Suites 7620 North Mesa St El Paso, TX 79912 (915) 585-2999 10% off applicable best rate at time of reservation ($71.10 today) Telephone only and by April 13, 2008 Continental Breakfast (Cereal, Muffins, Coffee, Juice, etc) Mention USFA See Rooms on Line -www.lq.com 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites 755 Remcon Circle El Paso, TX 79912 (915) 833-2522 $69.00 fixed rate by April 13, 2008, contact by phone only, mention USFA Continental Breakfast 3. Red Roof Inn 7530 Remcon Circle El Paso TX 79912 (915) 587-9965 Single $51.99, Double (2 bed) $56.99, King $61.99 fixed rate until April 13, 2008. Contact by phone only, mention USFA. #1 is the recommended. All are at the same intersection within sight of each other, and about 3 miles from the venue. There are several choice restaurants near by. They are only one block away from I-10 freeway. ============================================================= United States Fencing Association Summer National Championships Information The 2008 USFA Summer National Championships will be held July1 -July 10, 2008 Schedule is located here: http://www.usfencing.org/usfa/content/view/2128/100/ SAN JOSE CONV. CTR. Halls 1, 2 & 3 408 Almaden Boulevard San Jose, CA 95110 VENUE PARKING - $18.00 per day Hotel: Parents should check with their Hotel to determine if they have special policies about minors checking in alone. For All USFA Hotel Reservations: Contact Tournament Housing Services (THS) The Official Housing Company of US Fencing Reservations by Phone: 888-536-TEAM (8326) Reservations Online: www.thsweb.com RENTAL CAR: Avis Car Rental (AWD) B740999 AIRLINE RESERVATIONS: United Olympic Desk - (800) 841-0460 Polk Majestic Travel- (866) 481-2209 The regular fee Summer Nationals entry deadline is May 16, 2008. Late entries will be accepted from May 17, 2008 – May 30, 2008, with a payment of triple the regular fees. No entries accepted after June 1, 2008, under any circumstances. PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59 PM APRIL 28 Registration fee - $30 Event fee - $15/event Late fee after April 21 - $40 Late fee after April 28 - $60