WWD Regional Youth Circuit #1

FRED Announces the WWD Regional Youth Circuit #1 Join us for the WWD's first RYC. In addition to the required Y10,Y12. and Y14 events, we will have Cadet and Junior events. Forcomplete details, see http://www.wwdfencing.org/Events/RYC1.htm Y10 and Y12 fencers (who are not on the USFA national point list)must attend at least one RYC during the season to qualify for theYouth NAC in April or Summer Nationals. ------------------ Schedule ------------------- Saturday 10/25: 9:00 am -- Doors Open 10:00 am -- Y10 Mixed Foil & Y14 Mixed Foil Noon -- Y10 Mixed Epee & Y12 Mixed Epee & Y14 Mixed Epee &Junior Mixed Epee 1:00 pm -- Junior Mixed Foil Sunday 10/26: 9:00 am -- Doors Open 10:00 am -- Cadet Mixed Foil & Junior Mixed Saber 11:00 am -- Y10 Mixed Saber & Y12 Mixed Saber & Y14 Mixed Saber Noon -- Y12 Mixed Foil All times are close of registration. Events that close at the sametime may not necessarily be fenced simultaneously. ------------------ Registration Info ------------------ Registration fee is $20 for the first event and $10for each additional event. Tournament fees can be paid in cash orcheck (US$ only) made out to USFA/WWD. A $5 late fee will be charged if you do not pre-register by10pm on Friday, October 24th. There is no penalty for pre-registeringand not showing up. To pregister: http://askfred.net/Events/prereg.php?t_id=367 ------------------ Tournament Rules ------------------ Proof of USFA membership (or equivalent) will be required of allparticipants at check-in. Please bring your current USFA membershipcard. You may join or renew your USFA membership at the door. All weapons will be scored electrically. We will inspect and markmasks, lames, and body cords. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron,knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. ------------------ Age Eligibility ------------------ Youth-10 -- Birth years 1993 - 1996 Youth-12 -- Birth years 1991 - 1994 Youth-14 -- Birth years 1989 - 1992 Cadet -- Birth years 1987 - 1990 Junior -- Birth years 1984 - 1990 ------------------ Equipment Check ------------------ Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. You can haveyour equipment checked prior to the tournament on Thursday, October23rd at Rain City Fencing Center between 7 and 10 pm. ------------------ Call for Directors ------------------ The WWD is looking for qualified directors to assist in directingpools and DE bouts. If you can volunteer on one or both days, youwill be paid a $40 per diem and get a free lunch! Fencersparticipating in the event that help direct after they are donefencing are eligible for a $20 per diem. Please contact DanBerke at dberke@nwlink.com if you would like to volunteer. ------------------ Directions to Venue ------------------ From Seattle and points north of Tacoma: - Take I-5 South towards Tacoma. - Take Exit 133 and follow ramp onto Route 7 South. - Take right ramp onto 38th St. heading west. - Turn left onto Pacific Ave. heading south. - Turn left onto 64th St. The Boy's and Girl's Club is at 614 East64th St, on the right side just before McKinley. From Portland and points south of Tacoma: - Take I-5 North towards Tacoma. - Take Exit 129 and turn right onto S. 72nd St. - Turn left onto Pacific Ave. heading north. - Turn right onto 64th St. The Boy's and Girl's Club is at 614 East64th St, on the right side just before McKinley. ------------------ Nearby Hotels ------------------ If you are coming from out of the Seattle/Tacoma area, the followinghotels are located near the venue: Best Western Tacoma Inn 8726 South Hosmer St. (253) 535-2880 Holiday Inn Express 8601 South Hosmer St. (253) 539-2020 King Oscar Motel 8820 South Hosmer St. (253) 539-1153 Comfort Inn Tacoma 8620 South Hosmer St. (253) 538-7998 Days Inn 6802 Tacoma Mall Blvd. (253) 475-5900 Ramada Inn 9920 South Tacoma Way (253) 588-5241 Travelodge 9325 South Tacoma Way (253) 582-7550