Fairfax Challenge RYC - Region 6

Fairfax Challenge Regional Youth Circuit – Region 6 January 2nd, and 3rd 2016 Ernst Community Cultural Center Northern Virginia Community College 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003-3796 *** The following directions could be helpful than the GPS directions... From Little River Turnpike going east turn right on Wakefield Chapel Road. Turn into Northern Virginia community college. Drive past the parking garage on your left to parking lot B on your right. The main entrance to the Ernst Community Cultural Center will be on your left. OR From 236 (Little River Turnpike) use the main entrance to the Northern Virginia Community College. Keep left at the fork to turn left onto East Dr. Drive along the back of the building, keep the building on your right and turn right onto Center Dr. Drive until you see parking lot B on your left. The main entrance to the Ernst Community Cultural Center will be across the road on your right. If you lost your way don't hesitate to call me at (551) 221-2211 *** Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins still permitted the day of tournament *** for questions, please contact Connie Schreiber fencingtoday@gmail.com or Abdel Aziz abdelwahab_a@hotmail.com Registration, Events Fees, and Check-In ================================ - Regular Fees entry deadline December 21 2015 11:59PM EST- $30 registration plus $25 per event - Double Fees (Dec 22 to Dec 25 11:59PM EST) - $60 registration fees plus $50 per event - Triple Fees (Dec 26 to Dec 30 11:59PM EST) - $90 registration fees plus $75 per event Starting Dec 31, no registration will be accepted through askfred. Walk-ins are permitted at the triple fee rate ($90 + $75) AND are subject to a $200 surcharge per the US Fencing RYC guidelines Your registration is incomplete until payment is made via askfred. If you want to make alternate payment arrangements, you must email the organizer before Dec 14. Check-In – Venue open 8:00AM on Sat, and 7:00AM on Sunday. You will need to present: 1- Proof of USFencing membership, FIE license, or foreign federation membership. If no membership provided, fencer has to complete and pay for USFencing membership at he door 2- Signed waiver 3- Proof of age – Birth certificate, passport, or USFencing membership card if DOB is noted on the card. Refund Policy =========== • Before Dec 14 11:59PM 2015 – 100% refund except askfred fees • Dec 15-26 – Only registration fees can be refunded • After Dec 26 – No refund – No exception To request a refund, send email to abdelwahab_a@hotmail.com Events Schedule ============= Saturday 9:00AM Y10ME 9:00AM Y10WF 9:00AM Y10MS 9:00AM Y12MF 9:00AM Y12WE 12:00PM Y12WS 12:00PM Y8MixF 12:00PM Y14WF 12:30PM Y14MS 2:00PM Y14ME Sunday 8:00AM Y10WS 8:00AM Y10WE 8:00AM Y12WF 8:00AM Y12MS 8:00AM Y14MF 9:00AM Y10MF 11:00AM Y12ME 11:00AM Y14WE 11:00AM Y14WS 12:30PM Y8MixE 12:30PM Y8MixS Fencers must check-in each day they fence Please arrive sufficiently early for equipment check Events less than 5 fencers will be gender-combined Tournament Eligibility ================== Event eligibility is determined by 2015-16 USA Fencing birth year requirement only (not specific day/month). All entrants' age/point eligibility will be verified prior to the tournament, and any ineligible fencers will be notified and removed from the "who's preregistered" list. Age Eligibility: Y8 2007-2009 Y10 2005-2008 Y12 2003-2006 (or on Y10 NRPS list) Y14 2001-2004 (or on Y12 NRPS list) Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings Tournament Staff ============== Bout Committee – Rasha Abdellatif and Jill Feldman Head Referee – Charles Greene III Referees Assigners - Abdel Aziz and Charles Greene Head Armor – Paul Szmaida Equipment Vendor – Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear Tournament Format and Rules ======================== USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695208-rulebook Equipment check required (mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords). Armorer will be on-site for repairs (for fee). Name is NOT required on uniform. Blades: The maximum blade length permitted for Y10 competitions is 32 inches (Size 0, and 2) Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are NR until they achieve C1 level or higher. See USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf Medals awarded to top 8. 100% advances to DE after pool results. Nearby Hotels =========== Holiday Inn Express – Fairfax-Arlington 10327 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel (703) 359-2888 Residence Inn Fairfax - 3565 Chain Bridge Rd Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel (703) 267-2525 Courtyard Fairfax Fair Oaks 11229 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax, VA 22030