Bernie Stein Memorial 2013: Super Youth Circuit

The Bernie Stein Memorial serves as both a qualifying event for the 2014 Summer National Championships, as well as a national point standing events for Y10, Y12, and Y14. Venue Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 (directions at the bottom) TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN PROCEDURES Youth fencers must check-in with their membership card or a letter of good standing. Athletes without proof of membership must fill out all appropriate forms to pay for membership. Payment will be returned if membership can be verified. USA Fencing is working towards an age verification process. An athlete can submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport to the National Office via email, mail or fax and they will verify the DOB in the database. Once the date of birth has been verified, it is indicated on permanent and temporary membership cards. This season, parents should come prepared with ONE of the following in case the fencer’s age needs verification for eligibility purposes or submit one of the following to: information@usfencing.org: 1. A government issued photo ID with date of birth included 2. A copy of birth certificate 3. Passport USFA rules apply. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron. *To complete registration you must pre-pay Events Scheduled: Friday 12/6/13: Youth 14 Women's Foil: 9:30 am Youth 12 Men's Epee: 11:00 am Youth 14 Men's Sabre: 1:00 pm Youth 10 Men's Foil: 3:00 pm Youth 12 Women's Epee: 4:00 pm Youth 10 Women's Sabre: 4:00 pm Saturday 12/7/13: Youth 12 Women's Foil: 8:00 am Youth 12 Women's Sabre: 8:00 am Youth 10 Men's Sabre: 8:00 am Youth 10 Women's Epee: 11:00 am Youth 14 Men's Epee: 11:00 am Youth 10 Men's Epee: 1:00 pm Youth 12 Men's Foil: 2:00 pm Sunday 12/8/13: Youth 12 Men's Sabre: 8:00 am Youth 14 Women's Epee: 8:00 am Youth 10 Women's Foil: 8:00 am Youth 14 Men's Foil: 11:30 am Youth 14 Women's Sabre: 3:00 pm *ASKFRED REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. Registration Fees and Deadlines (***All Fees are effected by tax as per Arizona state rules***) - Until 11/11/13: $40 Registration Fee and $30 per event. - Between 11/12/13 - 12/5/13: $120 Registration Fee and $90 per event. - After 12/5/13: $120 Registration Fee and $90 per event plus a $200 surcharge. Registration forms can be mailed to: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Mail-in must be postmarked by November 11, 2013 If your registration is being rejected for age, but you are currently listed on the National Rolling Points for the next lower age, please contact cane@mindspring.com. Waiver of Liability A parent signature is mandatory on both the USFA membership form and the SYC waiver/informed consent. USFA Membership Fencers must be a current competitive USFA or FIE Member. Proof of membership is required. All fencers who begin the registration process on FRED will receive membership status information via askFRED email using most current USFA membership data. Membership information can be found at the following link: http://usfencing.org/us-fencing-membership. 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. Birth year requirements Youth 10 event 2003-2006 Youth 12 event 2001-2004, or on National Points for Y10 Youth 14 event 1999-2002, or on National Points for Y12 FORMAT INFORMATION Since this event provides national youth rolling points and is a qualifying path for summer nationals for all youth groups, no events will mix. One round of 5-touch/3 minute bout pools. 100% advance to direct elimination rounds. For Y14 and Y12 (per new rules), direct elimination bouts are 15 touch/9 minute bouts. For Y10 (per new rules), direct elimination bouts are 10-touch bouts. National Points will be awarded to those placing in the top 40% of the competitive field regardless of where the cut occurs, with no rounding up, to a maximum of 32nd place, using the National points tables for Y10, Y12 or Y14 as appropriate. SEEDING Seeding for Youth Events shall be based on the following order: 1. Current national rolling point standings according to age group and weapon. This filters down the entire list, not just the top 32 as done in a NAC. 2. Letter ranking with year classification 3. Athletes with neither of the above are seeded on a random basis after the athletes who are seeded by the preceding factors. EQUIPMENT All weapons will be scored electrically. Equipment (masks, lames, and body cords/head cords) will be inspected and marked. All Y10 events must be fenced with a size 0 or 2 blade. This rule will be enforced Epee wiring must meet the current standards in effect as of August 1, 2013. For more information, please see http://www.fencingofficials.org/blog/2013/05/wiring-epees/ Armory will open for equipment controls beginning Thursday December 5, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The FCAZ Fencing Store (located within the venue) has a full line of equipment. It will be open during the tournament. AIRPORTS There is one major airport in the Phoenix Metro Area, Sky Harbor International Airport. It is located approximately 13 miles and 18 minutes. HOTEL INFORMATION Host Hotel: Hilton Phoenix/Chandler (located appx. 3 miles from venue) 2929 W. Frye Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224 Phone number: (480) 899-7400 Room Rate: $104 per night *Ask for the Bernie Stein Memorial rate *Hotel includes Full Hot Breakfast! Overflow Hotel: Courtyard Inn & Suites by Marriott Chandler Fashion Center 1100 South Price Rd. Chandler, Arizona 85286 (located appx. 3 miles from venue) Room Rate: $89 per night http://www.marriott.com *Be sure to mention Fencers Club of Arizona! Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center AZ 1231 South Spectrum Boulevard Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 917-9500 Room Rate: $105/night ============================================================== VENUE DIRECTIONS: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Phone: (480) 459-5140 Map: http://www.bit.ly/ddPd5W ============================================================ CONTACTS: Bill Becker (954) 295- 6650 cane@mindspring.com Fencers Club of Arizona (480) 459-5140 canes101@mindspring.com