UAH Rocket City Open 2023

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We were trying to send out an email announcement, but askFRED's system does not seem to be working at the moment. You can can find necessary tournament details on our website: https://sites.google.com/uah.edu/fencing/rocket-city-open?utm_source=AskFRED&utm_medium=info This includes the TWO (2) waivers that need to be signed. We will also have paper copies at the tournament. People 19 or younger need to have the waiver signed by a parent. Parking and Venue Info Thank you, and sorry for the inconvenience. UAH Fencing Club warmly welcomes the fencing community for the UAH ROCKET CITY OPEN 2023 with events in Epee and Foil.

• Events will be capped. All events will be closed at 60 fencers.
• 100% Promotion after pools

Events Scheduled: Saturday – April 8th

• D & under Epee (Registration/Check-in closes at 8:30 am (CT))
• Mixed Foil (Registration/Check-in closes at 11:30 am (CT))
• Mixed Epee (Registration/Check-in closes at 2:00 pm (CT))

Tournament Fees First Event: $45 Subsequent Events: $35 A-Rated Fencers fence free. B-Rated Fencers will get $10 off of their events. Collegiate teams that provide strips will have their fencers receive a $5 discount on their first event. Preregistration for this event will close at 11:59PM CT on 4/7. All fencers need to sign and submit the waiver form at the registration desk. Fencers under 18 years of age should have the waiver linked here printed and signed by a parent or legal guardian at registration. AGE: Fencers must be at least 13 years of age in the year of the tournament. This means your date of birth must be no later than Jan 1, 2010. Walk-in fencers will be accepted at double fees for each event should there be space for their event. Fees can be paid in cash, check or venmo at the registration table. Masks and gloves will be checked during registration. Each fencer must have an extra body cord (mask cords where necessary) and an additional weapon near the strip. All foil fencers with chest protectors must comply with the soft cover rule. Fencers competing in multiple events on the same day should check in for all events at once. P-Card rules will be used in situations of noncom. The Venue will be open at 7:30 AM. Parking is reserved for UAH RCO23 officials and competitors next to the UAH Fitness Center. Food trucks will be present and fast food centers are present in half a mile radius. Referees We are still looking for refs for all our events. If you are interested please email thefencingclub@uah.edu with your full name and capabilities. You must be SafeSport certified with current referee certifications at the date of the tournament. Format and referee details will be sent in an email after discussing with our head ref. Should you have any questions or concerns, please email us at thefencingclub@uah.edu