Houston Cup #8 / Youth-10/12/14

Houston Cup #8 is the eighth out of ten Houston Cup tournaments that run during 2012-13 season. Signature Houston Cup medals for the top 4 finishers. Signature Houston Cup trophy for the best points standing fencer after 10 tournaments. Tournament to be held at Alliance Fencing Academy/Woodlands Close of registration: 9:00AM: Youth-12 Mixed Epee 10:30AM: Youth-10 Mixed Epee 11:30PM: Youth-14 Mixed Epee WAIVER REQUIRED (for non-Alliance members only): 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. Tournament fee: $20.00 per event ($10 for Alliance members) Doors open at 8:15 AM. Tournament format: One round of pools. 100% promotion to the Direct Elimination (DE) round. DE for Youth-10 and Youth-12 events: best 2 of 3/5-touch bouts, 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. Thank you for your participation.