Medeo Pre-Summer Nationals Epee Open

Take this opportunity to prepare for Summer Nationals -or just kick off your Summer! As always, we have a discounted entry fee for those that preregister AND pay through AskFred! ENTRY FEES: >Discounted $30 entry fee if you preregister AND pay on AskFRED. >Pay $40 if you preregister online but pay at the door. >$50 for all walk-ins that did not preregister online. Preregistration closes on 06/25/2011. Cash or check required. Exact change is appreciated! Medeo Pre-Summer Nationals Epee Open CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES: Senior Men's Epee 9:30 AM* Senior Women's Epee 12:30 PM* *If less than 6 of either gender register, we may hold a mixed competition beginning at 9:30 AM. ABOUT DIRECTIONS: When you use the Google Maps link, please note that once you turn onto Kearney St. (into our industrial park), you will turn RIGHT at the street before the Star-Ledger building. (First street on the right.) We are then located all the way at the end on the left. *Please take down our number and call our office if you feel you might be a few minutes late or if you need directions: 732-469-2244 AGE REQUIREMENTS: Senior means those fencers born in or before 1997. >FIRST-TIME COMPETITORS SHOULD READ THIS CAREFULLY: Format and Sanctioning: This tournament is sanctioned by the New Jersey Division of the USFA. All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire (including knee-hi socks!) and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USFA requirements. In all Y10 events, fencers must use blades that are 30" or 32" (i.e., blades that are designated a "0" or "2"). There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. You must have proof of valid USFA membership OR join the USFA at the event*. If you have not received your membership card yet for this season, but are listed on the usfencing.org membership list, you can now sign in and print out a temporary card! *Visit http://www.usfencing.org for more info or to print out the USFA membership application -with payment- to bring with you on Sunday. Medeo Fencing Club: Fence at the most advanced fencing club in New Jersey. All metal USFA/FIE strips and state-of-art reels and scoring machines. Bigger and better with our new addition and changing rooms. Free WIFI! Lots of free, off-the-street parking. Snack and beverage machine! Also, we are one minute from Costco... For more info: http://wwww.medeofencing.com BY TRAIN: 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). Absolute Fencing Gear: The Medeo Fencing Club is located within walking distance of the newly expanded and relocated Absolute Fencing Gear! Absolute Fencing Gear is open Monday-Friday AND Sundays! (Closed Saturdays.) Visit http://www.absolutefencinggear.com for more info!