Open Men's and Women's Camp Sabre Tournament

Open Men's and Women's Sabre Tournament - Thursday December 28th ================================================================================================================================================================== Durkan Fencing Academy 60 Saddle River Ave South Hackensack NJ 07606 Conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Manhattan, near NJ routes 46, 17, 21 and I-80 and I-95. **Some GPS and Google Maps show us as GARFIELD NJ, this is the same location. There is a Powerhouse gym in the front of the building, we are located around the back of the building. There is ample free parking in the back. For detailed directions please visit: http://www.durkanfencing.com/contact ========================================== ================REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES ELIGIBILITY-- All participants must be USFA competitive members. OPEN Men's and Women's Sabre: Birth Year 2004 or earlier, ANY rating: no letter rating (U), E, D, C, B, or A TOURNAMENT IS INCLUDED FOR ALL SABRE FENCERS AT OUR DFA WINTER EXPERIENCE FENCING CAMP (www.durkanfencing.com/camp) (Fencer must meet age eligibility and be a USFA Competitive member) Tournament fees must be PAID for entry to be complete (your entry is “incomplete” until payment (or payment arrangement) is made). Payment is made via AskFRED or at DFA. REGULAR REGISTRATION $35/event $25/event for DFA members WALK-IN REGISTRATION $50/event REFUND POLICY For refund of event fees, withdrawals must be received no later than March 1, 2018. AskFRED fees are nonrefundable. Refunds are processed 4-6 weeks following the tournament. To submit refund request: Notify amy@durkanfencing.com, and include mailing address. ================SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES (subject to change): Fencers not checked in at posted close of check-in time will not be permitted to fence and no refund of fees given. Fencers must check-in each day they compete. We strongly encourage you arrive at the venue at least 1 hour before close of your event registration. THURSDAY 12/28/17 Women's OPEN Sabre - 3pm Men's OPEN Sabre - 3pm MEDALS AWARDED TO TOP 4 FENCERS IN EACH EVENT =================TOURNAMENT ENTRY • Current USA Fencing competitive membership, FIE, or other foreign federation membership, required. Note that all memberships expire on July 31st, so if you have not renewed since July 31st you are not a current member. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. To print your USFA membership card visit: https://member.usfencing.org/ To join/renew USA Fencing membership visit: https://member.usfencing.org/ If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USA Fencing membership. You may join/renew at the door, however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Have separate check payable to "USA Fencing" or use your credit card (preferred). TOURNAMENT DAY CHECK-IN • Durkan Fencing Academy opens at 5 p.m. To print your USFA membership card visit: https://member.usfencing.org/ ==================VENUE Durkan Fencing Academy 60 Saddle River Ave South Hackensack NJ 07606 Conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Manhattan, near NJ routes 46, 17, 21 and I-80 and I-95. **Some GPS and Google Maps show us as GARFIELD NJ, this is the same location. There is a Powerhouse gym in the front of the building, we are located around the back of the building. There is ample free parking in the back. For detailed directions please visit: http://www.durkanfencing.com/contact FREE Wi-Fi FREE Parking Many nearby restaurants ================================ABOUT DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY ================================= http://www.durkanfencing.com Our fencing gym features custom 9-layer Fencing Floor; FIE Grounded Strips; 4 Olympic Strips; Full HVAC (heating/cooling). Our facility includes a classroom with Wi-Fi. Our Mission is to provide the highest quality fencing instruction, in an environment that inspires creativity, confidence, self-discipline and excellence in all areas of life. We firmly believe that while the body is training for fencing, the mind is training for life! We provide the best fencing experience at all levels in the Tri-State area. We strive for excellence in fencing education in a family oriented atmosphere. Our state-of-the art facility offers personalized training in Foil, Épée and Sabre fencing. The Durkan program was developed with exercise physiologists, registered dietitians and personal trainers. Durkan Fencing Academy wants to give each member a program suited to his or her age, training level and personal fencing goals. This is why we offer training packages designed to give each fencer an edge.