Houston Four Seasons Cup - Youth 8-14

This Houston Four Seasons Cup-Youth 8-14 is the second of four Houston Cup tournaments that run during the 2022-2023 fencing season. Signature Houston Four Seasons Cup medals for the top 4 finishers. Signature Houston Four Seasons Cup trophy for the best fencer in the points standings after 4 tournaments. Tournament will be held at Alliance Fencing Academy: 1117 Upland Dr, Houston TX 77043 If certain Women's or Men's events have less than 8 fencers in attendance we will combine the events on the day of the tournament. Close of registration: **Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to close of registration to dress, check in and warm up** EVENT SCHEDULE: 8:00AM: Youth-10 Men's and Women's Epee 9:00AM: Youth-8 Mixed Epee 10:15AM: Youth-14 Men's and Women's Epee 12:00PM: Youth-12 Men's and Women's Epee WAIVER REQUIRED (only for Youth 14 and non Alliance members): Please pre-print and bring waiver to event. Link above (also available at the door). Parent signatures required on all forms for fencers under the age of 18. TOURNAMENT FEE (Youth 8-12): $25.00 per event TOURNAMENT FEE (Youth 14): $45.00 per event $5 Late fee will be charge if no pre-registration on AskFred. Pre-registration closes midnight before the event. Doors open at 7:15 AM. TOURNAMENT FORMAT: One round of pools. 100% promotion to the Direct Elimination (DE) round. DE for Youth-8 and Youth-10 events: 10-touch bouts, Youth-12 and Youth-14 event: 15-touch bouts. Full fencing uniform is required: mask, glove, knickers, socks that cover to the bottom of knickers, underarm protector, chest protector for girls/boys, cup recommended for boys. A MINIMUM of 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords required for each fencer. Additional fencing gear will be available for purchase at the club. For traffic or weather delays please call or text Alliance @ 713-410-6655 and make sure to mention your fencers name. Thank you for your participation.