Dean Alexander Memorial 2015: DV 1A, DV 2, Vet ROC

The Regional Open Circuit (ROC) is designed to promote and develop strong regional tournaments for the Open/Division I-A fencer who seeks competitive opportunities beyond the local and sectional level but below the NAC Division I level. Points are awarded to the top 32 places at ROC events, however, the ROC points list is separate from the National Rolling Points List. Only your best 3 results will count toward the ROC point standings (Foreign fencers may compete though they are not counted as part of the field for qualification purposes as they can not fence summer nationals) Division 1A Qualifying info: Those who are on the current season’s Division I-A Regional Open Circuit point standings at the regular fee entry deadline for Nationals with at least 685 points will qualify for DIV 1A at nationals. Top 8 of the Div 2 ROC points will also qualify for 2015 Div 2 National Championships. Fencers who qualify for Div2 and meet classification requirements for Div3 will also qualify for Div3. Foreign fencers with current FIE license can participate but foreign fencers are not eligible to compete in USFA national championships, therefore foreign fencers finishing within the qualifying group will be skipped and the next highest finishing eligible domestic fencers will qualify. Auto qualifiers will be skipped and the next highest finishing eligible fencer will qualify. Division 2 Qualifying info: Those who are on the current season’s Division 2 Regional Open Circuit point standings at the regular fee entry deadline for Nationals with at least 685 points will qualify for DIV 1A at nationals. Top 8 of the Div 2 ROC points will also qualify for 2015 Div 2 National Championships. Furthermore, Fencers who finish in the top 10% of this Div 2 event will also qualify for Div 2 at nationals (if they meet classification requirements for Div3, they will also qualify for Div3). Foreign fencers with current FIE license can participate but foreign fencers are not eligible to compete in USFA national championships, therefore foreign fencers finishing within the qualifying group will be skipped and the next highest finishing eligible domestic fencers will qualify. Auto qualifiers will be skipped and the next highest finishing eligible fencer will qualify. Veteran Qualifying info: Fence in any Vet event while meeting the age requirements and you will qualify for national championships. Detailed information on qualifying pathways for summer nationals can be found at the link below: http://www.usfencing.org/rocresources Venue Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Events Scheduled: Saturday 3/14/15: Division 1A Men's Epee: 8:00 am Division 1A Women's Foil: 8:00 am Vet Combined Men's Foil: 9:00 am Vet Combined Women's Saber: 10:00 am Division 2 Men's Foil: 11:00 am Division 2 Women's Saber: 11:00 am Division 2 Women's Epee: 1:00 pm Division 1A Men's Saber: 1:00 pm Vet Combined Men's Epee: 2:00 pm Sunday 3/15/15: Division 1A Men's Foil: 8:00 am Division 1A Women's Epee: 8:00 am Vet Combined Women's Foil: 9:00 am Division 2 Men's Saber: 9:00 am Division 2 Women's Foil: 11:00 am Vet Combined Men's Saber: 11:00 am Division 1A Women's Saber: 12:00 pm Division 2 Men's Epee: 1:00 pm Vet Combined Women's Epee: 1:00 pm Fees Registration Fee: $25.00 Event Fee: $25.00 Late Registration (After 3/2/15): additional $50.00 late fee Registration is not complete until payment is made. Regular registration ends: 3/2/2015 (at 11:59 pm) Late registration ends: 3/13/2015 (at 11:59 pm) Awards Medals will be awarded to the top 8 in each event. FORMAT INFORMATION One round of 5-touch/3 minute bout pools. 100% advance to 15-touch direct elimination rounds. EQUIPMENT All weapons will be scored electrically. Equipment (masks, lames, and body cords) will be inspected and marked. All fencers are required to have their name on their uniforms (Jacket, Lame, or Knickers). The FCAZ Fencing Store (located within the venue) has a full line of equipment. It will be open during the tournament. AIRPORTS There is one major airport in the Phoenix Metro Area, Sky Harbor International Airport. It is located approximately 13 miles and 18 minutes. HOTEL INFORMATION Host Hotel: Hilton (Phoenix/Chandler) 2929 W Frye Road Chandler, Arizona 85224 Phone Number: 480-899-7400 The Group Name is Fencer's Club of Arizona - ROC Group code is : IFEN The hotel rate is $159 per night The group page link is below http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PHXCHHF-IFEN-20150313/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Reservations must be made by FEBRUARY 20th for that rate! VENUE DIRECTIONS: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Phone:(480) 459-5140 Map: http://www.bit.ly/ddPd5W ============================================================ CONTACTS: Bill Becker (954) 295- 6650 cane@mindspring.com Fencers Club of Arizona (480) 459-5140 info@fencersclubofarizona.com