Longhorn Open 2009 (SSCC#1)

LONGHORN OPEN 2009 SSCC #1 URGENT NOTICE: PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPUS HAVE BEEN CHANGED!! Please visit this web page for available spaces and garages: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/visitor/visitor-map.pdf *********************************************************** *PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO CHECK IN TO YOUR EVENTS ! ! ! * *********************************************************** Preregistration closes MIDNIGHT 10/13/2009. *** FOR INFORMATION *** The Local Organizing Committee for this event is the University of Texas Fencing Club: - www.utfencing.org - tournaments@utfencing.org *** VENUE INFORMATION *** University of Texas Recreational Sports Center map=www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/rsc.html ** VENUE OPENS 8:00am EACH DAY ** *** EVENTS *** [Times listed are the CLOSE of Registration] - Senior Men's Foil - Sat 10/17 - 9:00 AM - Senior Women's Epee - Sat 10/17 - 11:00 PM - Senior Women's Sabre - Sat 10/17 - 1:00 PM - C & Under Epee - Sat 10/17 - 2:30 PM ---------------------------------------------------------- - Senior Men's Epee - Sun 10/18 - 9:00 AM - Senior Women's Foil - Sun 10/18 - 11:00 PM - Senior Men's Sabre - Sun 10/18 - 1:00 PM - C & Under Sabre - Sun 10/18 - 2:30 PM *** FEES *** For pre-registrations & PRE-PAYMENT received by OCTOBER 1ST: - $40 Registration Fee - $10 Per Event Fee For pre-registrations & PAY AT THE DOOR: - $40 Registration Fee - $15 Per Event Fee For REGISTRATION & PAYMENT AT THE DOOR: - $50 Registration Fee - $20 Per Event Fee ** COLLEGIATE STUDENT DISCOUNT ** - $10.00 off with Student I.D. *** PARTICIPANT INFORMATION *** - Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. A database of current SWS members is available at http://www.southwestfencing.org. Fencers who's status cannot be confirmed either here or through the national office will NOT be allowed to compete. USFA membership will be available at the day of the tournament. - Minors (under 18) must have a Waiver signed by their Parent or Guardian when checking in; a coach's signature is NOT acceptable. The waiver is available when pre-registering and on the UT Fencing Website. AGE CRITERIA FOR OPEN TOURNAMENTS The USFA Board of Directors has ruled that for any USFA competition that is not specific to an age group, an athlete must be at least 13 years old as of January 1 of the fencing season. The exemption to this rule applies to any fencer who is younger than 13 on January 1 but who is listed on the latest National Junior Point standings; then that fenceris allowed to compete in the USFA competitions not specific to an age group. The athlete must meet any other criteria stated for that competition. Examples of such non-specific competitions are: "Open", "Unclassified", "A" competitions, "C" or under competitions, Team competitions of any category unless specified for juniors or similar age restricted category. EQUIPMENT CHECKS All events will be fenced electrically. Equipment checks will consist of masks, body cords and lame's. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.