2009 Spruill-Masters Open

Preregistration opens on 01/07/2009. Preregistration closes on 03/19/2009. LOCATION The Recreational Sports Building on campus. http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/rsc.html *The gymnasium opens at 8:00am both days.* SCHEDULED EVENTS (times listed indicate the close of registration) - SATURDAY 03/21 - Men's Epee @ 9:00am Mixed Foil @ 11:00am Mixed Sabre @ 12:30pm Mixed D & Under Epee @ 2:00pm - SUNDAY 03/22 - Mixed Epee @ 9:00am Men's Foil @ 11:00am Men's Sabre @ 12:30pm Mixed D & Under Sabre @ 2:00pm FEES Registration = $30 Each Event = +$10 Event Fee for at the door registration = +$20 College Student Discount = -$10 *** MUST SHOW VALID UNIVERSITY ID AT CHECK-IN *** OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION All current USFA rules and equipment codes apply. Proof of USFA Membership *required* (ID card, valid receipt, or USFA documentation). Membership forms available onsite. All minors must have a PARENT (or legal guardian) sign a waiver of liability form. Coaches may NOT sign forms! These forms are available through askFRED, utfencing.org, and at the door. AGE CRITERIA FOR OPEN EVENTS 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. All events to be fenced electrically. Equipment Check Info: Full equipment checks are performed including lame test. Please bring back-up if you feel your lame may not pass. Venue will open at 8 AM to begin check-in and equipment checks. Sabre cuffs and underarm protectors are required. For more information contact tournaments@utfencing.org.