CF&F Spring Challenge (Region II) RYC and Cadet

Columbus Fencing & Fitness is proud to host "CF&F Spring Challenge" REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT and Cadet (U17) tournament. Our team is committed to make this a very well run, well organized, and well refereed event. IMPORTANT: Y10, Y12 and Y14 competitors, RYC is a Regional Points event, and a possible QUALIFICATION PATH to '17 USA Fencing Summer National Championships. FEES: Early registration: $45/ event; Deadline Friday, March 4th. Regular registration: $55/ event; Deadline Friday, March 25th. Walk ins: $75/ event; Deadline @ Check in. Payments by CASH or CHECK are collected at check in, based on askFRED.net preregistration data. EQUIPMENT All masks will be tested with 12K punch. Size #2 BLADES are required for all Y10 events. Current CCOMPETITIVE USFA Membership is required for all RYC and Cadet events. Y8 events are unsanctioned and require only Non-competitive membership. Forms available at check-in. CLASSIFICATION EARNINGS To award changes in classifications (aka. ratings), USA Fencing rules require for all Youth and Cadet competitions to exceed criteria in Group C1 or higher. RULES USA Fencing rules apply as set forth in the USA Fencing Rulebook and as discussed further in the USA Fencing Athlete Handbook (http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/About-Us/Manuals.aspx) REGIONAL RANKING POINT SYSTEM The Battle of Columbus is a REGION 2 RYC. All participants residing in the states of OHIO, MICHIGAN, KENTUCKY, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MISSOURI, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, and SOUTH DAKOTA, will earn points on the Region 2 Point List. The larger the field, the higher the points earned per placement. Even though the fencers competing out of Region will not appear on the Region 2 Point List, their participation will still be counted in the overall entrants and be included when the points are calculated for the fencers who competed in their home region. Regional Rankings are maintained by USA Fencing and are available under Regional Rankings on the USA Fencing’s website (usfencing.org). Up to 3 RYC results will count towards an athlete’s final Regional Youth Ranking. If an athlete competes in more than 3 RYCs in their home region, their best 3 results will count. TOURNAMENT VENUE Columbus Fencing & Fitness 4150 Tuller Rd, Suite 236 Dublin, OH 43017 Our club is conveniently located 2 minutes away from I270 and Sawmill Rd exit. Preregistration opens on 01/30/2017. Preregistration closes on 03/31/2017. http://www.614fencing.com/