Louisiana State High School Fencing Championships

THE NINTH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR LOUISIANA is presented by Caddo Bossier Foundation for Sword Sports and Shreveport Regional Sports Authority and is limited to middle or high school students (born 1996 or earlier) who reside or attend school in Louisiana. Because of this limitation by geographic border and age, the event is USFA sanctioned but not rated. Visit the FACEBOOK page for 2010 state champs. Page allows anyone to post pics and video from the event! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=320422997226 If information on FRED and information on www.almdiv.org conflict, information from www.almdiv.org will prevail. EVENT SCHEDULE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME IN BOLD IS CLOSE. EVENT WILL START IMMEDIATELY AND NO ONE IS ADMITTED AFTER THAT TIME. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and equipment control. Saturday, April 10 9:00 - 9:30-Men's Foil 9:00 - 9:30- Women's Epee 12:30 - 1:00 Men's Sabre 1:30 - Former Champ Men's Foil , Former Champ Women's Epee, Former Champ Women's Sabre Sunday, April 11 9:00 - 9:30-Men's Epee 11:00 - 11:30 Women's Sabre 9:00 - 9:30-Women's Foil 12:00 - Former Champ Men's Epee, Former Champ Men's Sabre, Former Champ Women's Foil Epee Team ASAP following champ events VENUE: Southern Hills Community Center 1002 Bert Kouns Loop SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 FEES LATE FEES WILL BE IMPOSED ON April 7th. FORMER CHAMPS and TEAMS FENCE EXHIBITIONS FREE (however, if you are also a current student, you will be required to pay registration and event fee for your regular 2009-2010 championship events) Before APRIL 7th - $30 registration and $10 per event ON APRIL 7th - $40 registration and $10 per event

AT THE DOOR fees begin on APRIL 9th - $50 registration and $10 per event

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. Pre-PAY is required and fees are calculated at time of payment. Format: One round of pools with 100% promotion to simple direct elimination. No ties broken for 3rd place. **Former Louisiana State High School Champions receive FREE ENTRY to fence in an exhibition round in your championship weapon(s). For a list of former champs eligible for this offer, go here http://www.almdiv.org/BusinessDivision/lshsfchampslist.htm If you wish to fence (or attend) please contact Terry @ magnetfencing@gmail.com or 318.458.3779 USFA MEMBERSHPS: Current competitive USFA Membership is required. Memberships available at the door. Membership AND informed consent forms for minors require the signature of a parent or legal guardian, the coach may not sign. Receipts from clubs or other tournaments are not acceptable as these membership forms may not have been submitted. Membership and informed consent forms will be available at the venue. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (bring separate checks for the tournament and membership). You are STRONGLY advised to have your membership card already in your possession before the tournament. Also you are STRONGLY advised that if you have not become a member 3 weeks prior to the event, please just do it at the door. Fencers are responsible for verifying information on all posted lists both prior to and during fencing. Fencers are required to fence in proper fencing attire; current USFA rules will apply. Equipment testing includes mask, lame, sabre glove, and cords. Please come early to ensure enough time to have equipment checked, and in the case of failure, enough time to find substitute equipment. AWARDS GIVEN FOR TOP 4 IN EACH EVENT REFEREE CADRE: Jason Ray Anjea Ray Justin Meehan Brian Day Peyton Harriss Andrew Foster Calvin Hubbard ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sword Sports is a non-profit organization which promotes the Olympic sport of fencing. We strive to enable everyone to try the sport and facilitate in the development of those who choose to pursue it, regardless of sex, race, religion, or financial ability. If you are unable to pay the entry fee, travel costs for monetary reasons, or if you would not be able to attend for lack of housing, please contact us very soon; we may be able to assist you. If you require additional information about the competition, please contact Terry Harkey. (318) 458-3779 or email magnetfencing@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sword Sports is a non-profit organization which promotes the Olympic sport of fencing. We strive to enable everyone to try the sport and facilitate in the development of those who choose to pursue it, regardless of sex, race, religion, or financial ability. If you are unable to pay the entry fee, travel costs for monetary reasons, or if you would not be able to attend for lack of housing, please contact us very soon; we may be able to assist you. If you require additional information about the competition, please contact Terry Harkey. (318) 458-3779 or email magnetfencing@gmail.com