29th Poujardieu Memorial - NOC #3

29th Annual Poujardieu Memorial honoring the Memory of Maitre Gerard Poujardieu, Sr., Louise Poujardieu and their son, Gerard, Jr. National Open Circuit #3 The National Open Circuit is a new competitive series established by the USFA Board of Directors to help expand the reliable strength of larger regional or super-regional events below the Division I NAC level both as developmental paths for athletes and to guarantee level-appropriate tournaments for those athletes not yet ready to consistently compete and succeed at the Division I level. It is made up of strong, locally run tournaments across the nation. The Poujardieu Memorial was chosen to be the third event for the new NOC based upon its historical strength and excellent tournament operations. For complete details on the NOC, see the new website: http://usfanoc.askfred.net. AS PART OF THIS WE CAN NO LONGER HAVE MIXED OPEN EVENTS. NOTE, TOO, THAT THE TOP 4 IN EACH EVENT WILL QUALIFY FOR DIV 1A. The C & Under Senior Mixed Epee event is part of the Poujardieu Memorial, but not a part of the NOC#3. Venue: Student Recreation Center on the campus of Texas State University, 1011 Academy Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1011+Academy+Street,%20San+Marcos,%20TX%2078666 Schedule of Events: Saturday, January 31, 2009 8:00 a.m. Gym Opens 8:30 a.m. Senior Men’s Epee 12:00 p.m. Senior Women's Epee 3:00 p.m. Senior Men’s Sabre Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:00 a.m. Gym Opens 8:30 a.m. Senior Men’s Foil 11:00 a.m. Division 2 Senior Mixed Epee (Limited to 64 fencers. This event is not part of the NOC#3) 12:00 p.m. Senior Women’s Foil 3:00p.m. Senior Women’s Sabre LISTED TIMES ARE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION. ***All fencers must be 13 years of age as of January 1, 2009. Format: One round of pools to DEs. No cut and no repechage. Awards: To the top eight finalists in each event. Registration: Via AskFred.Net or at the door. (See Fee Schedule below.) Fees: Paid regular registration (Before Midnight January 28, 2009) $45.00 registration plus $20.00 each weapon. Registration "at the Door" (After Midnight January 28, 2009) $55.00 registration plus $20.00 each weapon. Rules: All USFA rules apply. Current USFA/FIE membership required. USFA membership available at the door. Foreign fencers must provide proof of FIE membership or purchase USFA membership at the door. Memberships are paid directly to USFA and NOT to the Division. Please bring a separate payment for your entry fees and USFA membership. Waiver of Liability: Signed waivers of liability are required to fence and can be downloaded at: www.SouthTexasDivision.org Minors ("junior competitive fencers") must have the signature of a PARENT or GUARDIAN on their USFA membership form and a Social Security number is required on the form. Hotel Information: (Mention the promo code: "Fencing NOC".) La Quinta: (512) 392-8800 http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ929&propId=929 Days Inn: (512) 353-5050 http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=06447&brandInfo=DI Econo Lodge: (512) 353-5300 http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-san_marcos-texas-TX251 More Information: (512)665-0686 or by e-mail to Chair@SouthTexasDivision.org