Houston Cup #1

Houston Cup #1 is the first out of 8 Houston Cup tournaments that run during 2017-18 season. Signature Houston Cup medals for the top 4 finishers. Signature Houston Cup trophy for the best points standing fencer after 8 tournaments. Tournament to be held at Alliance Fencing Academy/Houston: 1212A Cedar Post Lane Houston, TX. 77055 If Y10, Y12 and Y14 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: 8:00AM: Youth-10 Men's and Women's Epee 9:00AM: Youth-8 Mixed Epee 10:00AM:Youth-14 Men's and Women's Epee 12:00PM: Youth-12 Men's and Women's Epee WAIVER REQUIRED: Please pre-print and bring waiver to event. Parent signature required. Link above (also available at the door). Parent signatures required on all forms for fencers under the age of 18. ALLIANCE MEMBERS DO NOT NEED NEW WAIVER Tournament fee: $25.00 per event ($15.00 per event for Alliance members) $5 Late fee will be charge if no pre-registration on AskFred. Pre-registration closes midnight the Wednesday before the event. Doors open at 7:30 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 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. Events Scheduled: Unrated Y8 Mixed Epee Unrated Y10 Women's Epee Unrated Y10 Men's Epee Unrated Y12 Women's Epee Unrated Y12 Men's Epee Unrated Y14 Women's Epee Unrated Y14 Men's Epee Preregistration opens on 08/31/2017. Preregistration closes on 09/13/2017.