Crescent City Open ROC 1A, D2, Vets

Halloween in New Orleans Come to fence, stay for the fun! All USFA rules apply. Walk-ins welcome! EVENT SCHEDULE Times that are listed are tentative and represent the close of registration. Registration for each event opens one hour prior. EVENT LISTING BY DAY SATURDAY D1A Men's Foil 8:00 AM / Court 1 D2 Men's Epee 2:00 PM / Court 3 D1A Men's Saber 11:45 AM / Court 1 D1A Women's Epee 1:00 PM / Court 1 and 2 D1A Women's Sabre 9:30 AM / Court 2 D1A Women's Foil 8:00 AM / Court 2 Vets Men's Epee 8:30 AM / Court 3 Vets Women's Foil 10:30 AM / Court 3 Vets Men's Foil 1:30 PM / Court 3 SUNDAY D2 Men's Foil 8:00 AM / Court 1 D2 Men's Sabre 11:30 AM / Court 1 D1A Men's Epee 2:00 PM / Court 1 D2 Women's Foil 8:00 AM / Court 3 D2 Women's Epee 1:00 AN / Court 3 D2 Women's Sabre 9:15 AM / Court 3 Vets Men's Saber 2:00 PM / Court 3 Vets Women's Saber 9:30 AM / Court 3 Vets Women's Epee 12:00 Noon / Court 3 Y14 Open Mixed Epee 8:00 AM / Court 2 Y14 Open Mixed Saber 9:15 AM / Court 2 Y14 Open Mixed Foil 11:15 AM / Court 2 EVENT LISTING BY EVENT GROUP D1A Men's Foil Sat 8:00 AM / Court 1 D1A Men's Epee Sun 2:30 AM / Court 1 D1A Men's Saber Sat 11:45 AM / Court 1 D1A Women's Foil Sat 8:00 AM / Court 3 D1A Women's Epee Sat 1:00 PM / Court 1 and 2 D1A Women's Sabre Sat 9:30 AM / Court 3 D2 Men's Foil Sun 8:00 AM / Court 1 D2 Men's Epee Sat 2:00 PM / Court 3 D2 Men's Sabre Sun 11:30 AM / Court 1 D2 Women's Sabre Sat 9:15 PM / Court 2 D2 Women's Epee Sun 1:00 PM / Court 3 D2 Women's Foil Sat 8:00 AM / Court 2 Wheelchair: All wheelchair events have been cancelled Vets Men's Foil Sat 1:30 / Court 3 Vets Men's Epee Sat 8:30 AM / Court 3 Vets Men's Saber Sun 2:00 PM / Court 3 Vets Women's Foil Sat 10:30 AM / Court 3 Vets Women's Saber Sun 9:30 AM / Court 3 Vets Women's Epee Sun 12:00 Noon / Court 3 Y14 Open Foil Sun 11:15 AM / Court 2 Y14 Open Epee Sun 8:00 AM / Court 2 Y14 Open Saber Sun 9:15 AM / Court 2 Birth year limitations (2011-2012 season) All events: 1998 or before, or on Junior National Rolling Points List Youth 14: 14 or under as of Jan 2011 ENTRY FEES Please note: your registration is NOT complete without payment of all required fees. Pre-Registration Opens July 10, thru Oct 10, 2011 /$40 registration fee. Regular Registration: Oct 11 thru Oct 24 / $65 registration fee Late Registration: Oct 25 thru Oct 28 / $85 registration fee At the door: All fees double ROC Fees: $5 per entry ROC Program Support Fee paid to National Office is included in all ROC events If you prefer to pay by check, mail your payment for registration and entry fees to: Louisiana Division 4529 Woodland Avenue Metairie, Louisiana 70002 Include the following information with your payment: ◦Your Name (PRINT) ◦Your Club Representation ◦Your Birth Year ◦Male or Female ◦The events you wish to fence (specify Div 1A, Div 2) ◦Your weapons ratings for ALL weapons; example: F: B2010, E: D2011, S: Unrated ALL checks or Money Orders must be the end of the buisness day Oct 24th. Kindly send no cash through the post. $30 of the registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any requests for refunds due to outstanding and unusual circumstances are at the discretion of the organizers and will be processed after the tournament. Tournament Organization All events will be fenced electrically. Masks, body cords AND LAMES! will be subject to equipment control. Sabre cuffs are required. Seeding will be according to standard guidelines for ROC events. It is the responsibility of the fencer to notify the Bout Committee at the time of registration if they are on the NRPS. One round of pools will be fenced; 100% promoted to DE's of 15 touches. Initial seeding, seeding after pools and final placements will be posted in the venue. Fencers are responsible for verifying the posted lists, and signing their pool and DE sheets. Reseeds due to information that it was the fencer's responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of (NRPS standing, club representation, etc) will result in a $25 fine, payable in cash. Organizers reserve the right to limit fencing in cross-over events in order to efficiently run the tournament. USFA Membership Fencers must be a USFA or FIE Member. ONE DAY USFA MEMBERSHIPS ARE "NOT" VALID FOR ENTRY INTO ROC EVENTS. Proof of membership is required. Pre-registered fencers will receive membership status information via askFRED email using most current USFA membership data. Age status will be checked against USFA membership data - bring proof of age if there are discrepancies. 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. Waiver of Liability The Louisiana Division Waiver of Liability is required to be filled out and signed. It can be downloaded with your registration on AskFRED.net. Waivers will also be available upon check-in. You must pay to be registared. Registration closes on 10/24/2011. Late registration begins on the 25th. Halloween is amazing in New Orleans. If your into Inde, rap, hip hop, alternative and good old rock, VOODOO Fest will be going full swing in City Park. This 3 day and night musical festival is just 10 minutes from the Hilton. 100 groups on 8 stages. Just log onto http://thevoodooexperience.com/2011/ for tickets and updates. For those who are too timid for Voodoo Fest the 're a variety of ghost, vampire, voodoo and historic walking tours of the French Quarter, before and after dark, all weekend long. The Louisiana Division USFA and CCO Local Organizing Committee wish to thank you in advance for helping us to have a very successful 19th annual Crescent City Open! www.louisianafencing.org