The Austin Challenge-SSCC #1

This is a SOUTHWEST SECTION CIRCUIT CUP tournament September 20-21, 2008 VENUE: Austin Sports Center in Cedar Park 1420 Toro Grande Blvd. Cedar Park, Texas 78613 Directions to venue: From I-35, exit 256 (Hwy 1431), which is between Georgetown and Round Rock. Go west on Hwy 1431 about 5.3 miles. Turn right, or north (opposite the Suzuki dealer) onto Toro Grande Blvd. You will see a vet hospital and storage facility. Continue on Toro Grande about 1/4 mile. Austin Sports Center of Cedar Park is on the right just past Nitro swim center. No outside food or drinks allowed. Concessions will be available. From 183: In Cedar Park, turn east on 1431. Go about 3 1/2 miles. Toro Grande Blvd is 1/2 mile past Parmer Blvd on the left, opposite the Suzuki dealer. You will see a vet hospital and storage facility. Turn left (north) and continue on Toro Grande about 1/4 mile. Austin Sport Center of Cedar Park is on the right just past Nitro swim center. No outside food or drinks allowed. Concessions will be available. EVENT SCHEDULE Please note the following projected times for the close of registration. Time is subject to slight modifications based upon entries and availability of strips and referees.

Events by Name
C & Under Mixed Epee Sun 9/21 2:00 PM C & Under Mixed Foil Sat 9/20 2:00 PM Senior Women's Epee Sat 9/20 1:30 PM Senior Women's Foil Sun 9/21 12:30 PM Senior Women's Saber Sun 9/21 1:30 PM Senior Men's Epee Sun 9/21 8:30 AM Senior Men's Foil Sat 9/20 8:30 AM Senior Men's Saber Sat 9/20 12:30 PM
Events by Day
Senior Men's Foil Sat 9/20 8:30 AM Senior Men's Saber Sat 9/20 12:30 PM Senior Women's Epee Sat 9/20 1:30 PM C & Under Mixed Foil Sat 9/20 2:00 PM Senior Men's Epee Sun 9/21 8:30 AM Senior Women's Foil Sun 9/21 12:30 PM Senior Women's Saber Sun 9/21 1:30 PM C & Under Mixed Epee Sun 9/21 2:00 PM

ENTRY FEES Please note – your registration is NOT complete without payment of all required fees.

Registration Opens July 19, 2008.
• Early Registration Fee (before 8/05, 8 PM): $20
• Regular Registration (8/05-9/09, 8 PM): $30
• Late Registration (after 8 PM on 9/09): $40
• Event Fees: $15 per event for all events
Top 3 finalists from the 2007-2008 SSCC point standings receive free entry into the event for which they were a finalist if registered by 8 PM on 9/06 (otherwise, late fees will also be due). If you qualify for this entry, send an email directly to the organizers to register: west@psy.utexas.edu $10 of the event fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any requests for refunds due to outstanding and unusual circumstances are at the discretion of the organizers and will be processed after the tournament.

Hotel information Red Roof Inn 1990 I H 35 N Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 310-1111 Exit 253 off of I-35, right next to IHOP. Mention Austin Challenge Fencing Tournament for special room rates of $68.49 + tax for 2 beds. Birth year limitations (2008-2009 season) •1995 or before, or on Junior National Rolling Points List Tournament Organization All events will be fenced electrically. Masks, body cords and lames will be subject to equipment control. Sabre cuffs are required. Original seeding for SSCC events will utilize standard seeding protocols for the Southwest Section Circuit Cup. It is the responsibility of the fencer to notify the Bout Committee at the time of registration if they are on the NRPS. One round of pools will be fenced; 100% promoted to DE's of 15 touches. Initial seeding, seeding after pools and final placements will be posted in the venue. Fencers are responsible for verifying the posted lists, and signing their pool and DE sheets. USFA Membership Fencers must be a USFA or FIE Member. Proof of membership is required. Pre-registered fencers will receive membership status information via askFRED email using most current USFA membership data. Age status will be checked against USFA membership data - bring proof of age if there are discrepancies. While fencers are encouraged to get memberships directly through the USFA prior to the competition, completed USFA membership forms will be accepted at the door. If you do not have proof of membership, you will be required to complete and pay for a membership. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (NO CASH!); bring separate check or credit card number (preferred) for membership. Fencers under 18 years old are reminded they need the signature of a parent or guardian (not a coach) on BOTH the membership and waiver forms. Waiver of Liability The Southwest Section Waiver of Liability is required to be filled out and signed. If you are under 18 years of age, this waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian or you will not be allowed to fence.