Region 6 Birmingham AL Regional Youth Circuit

The Birmingham Fencing Club will be hosting a USFA Regional Youth Circuit Fencing Tournament. Join us for a Saturday of great fencing, and free snacks. This tournament has been sanctioned by the Alabama Division of the USFA, and the USFA Youth Development Committee through our RYC Coordinator, Kathy Vail (GA) Regional Youth Circuit Events Scheduled: Y10 Foil Epee Sabre Y12 Foil Epee Sabre Y14 Foil Epee Sabre ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL CENTRAL TIME Times listed are the close of registration time. Doors will open at 8:30 A.M. Fencing should begin approximately 30 minutes after the close of registration. At least 2 athletes must compete (have fenced) in a given RYC age/weapon event to fulfill eligibility requirements for the Y10 and/or Y12 NAC or for a first place finish to result in qualification to the Y14 Summer National Championships. Event results submitted with only 1 participant listed will not result in the athlete fulfilling qualification requirement. Tournament Format: All events will include a minimum of 1 round of pools. For Y10 and Y12 events, pools of 5 or 6 (whenever possible, equal pool sizes should be used) with 100% of the fencers promoted to a direct elimination tableau. For Y10 and Y12, direct elimination bouts are best 2 out of 3 – 5 touch bouts (each 5 touch bout is 3 minutes with a 1 minute break between) During the 1 minute breaks, ONE person, designated by the fencer (a team-mate, coach, or parent), may be on the strip with the fencer. For Y14 events, pools of 6 or 7 (whenever possible, equal pools sizes should be used) with 100% of the fencers promoted to a direct elimination tableau. Please see the following USFA link for details related to RYC tournaments: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/708223-regional-youth-circuit- Cost: $25 registration fee for the first event $10 registration fee for each additional event $10 late fee for registrations received at the door CHECKS OR CASH ONLY Make checks payable to the Birmingham Fencing Club. Mail or bring to: Birmingham Fencing Club 1425 Montgomery Hwy., Suite 25 Birmingham, Alabama 35216 Pre-register online at AskFred.net and look to see who else is coming. Payment can be made upon arrival. All fencers must be current USFA members, and will need to show proof of membership, either by card or by fax from the USFA. (Alternatively, a fencer may be a member in good standing of another National Federation or a current FIE license holder.) You may renew your USFA membership or join at the tournament. Forms will be available at the tournament, or can be downloaded from the USFA website at http://www.usfencing.org If you do not have your USFA card with you when checking in, and we cannot verify membership from the USFA web site, you will be required to complete a new USFA form and pay the annual fee. The form and payment will be returned to you upon proof of USFA membership subsequent to the tournament. RYC Fencers must have a parent or guardian signature (not a coach) on their USFA membership form (if renewing or joining at the tournament) and on the tournament entry form. Mask checks will be performed prior to competition, and there will be weight/shim tests for all weapons brought onto the fencing strip. You MUST wear a plastron, and pants/knickers that conform to USFA guidelines. No sweatpants will be permitted. All USFA rules apply. At the end of each bout, fencers are required to sign pool sheets and DE slips before leaving the strip. USFA rules will be enforced throughout the competition. Pre-registration is important! Pre-register online at AskFred.net and look to see who else is coming, or register by mail, email or telephone. Payment can be made upon arrival. Venue: Birmingham Fencing Club. For driving directions, go to http://www.fencingclub.org There are many places to eat nearby. If you are having trouble finding the venue on the day of the tournament, call (205)515-3902 or the Club (205)823-4448. For additional information on the Birmingham Fencing Club and a full schedule of our tournaments for this season, please visit our website at http://www.fencingclub.org (not all tournaments have been posted on AskFred.net) FOR REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT EVENTS ONLY Y10 fencers must use blades that are no longer than 32.5 inches (i.e., blades that are designated a "0" or "2" under the internationally recognized lengths). Weapon length will be tested prior to competition. Entry Form Name___________________________ Club____________________________ Address_________________________ ________________________________ Division_________________________ E-mail___________________________ / / Male / / Female Birth Date ____________Age________ USFA Number_________________ Foil - rating and year _____ Epee - rating and year_____ Sabre - rating and year_____ Event (indicate applicable fee): Y10 Foil - $_____ Y10 Epee - $_____ Y10 Sabre - $_____ Y12 Foil - $_____ Y12 Epee - $_____ Y12 Sabre - $_____ Y14 Foil - $_____ Y14 Epee - $_____ Y14 Sabre - $_____ TOTAL FEES - $_____ Waiver I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Birmingham Fencing Club, the United States Fencing Association, the officials, managers, sponsors, and other participants from any and all liabilities arising from illness, losses, injuries or damages I may suffer as a result of my participation in this fencing tournament. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this competition. I further waive all rights to any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other recording of this event for any purpose. Signature (if under 18, parent or guardian must sign) _______________________________________________________Date____________ Consent for Medical Treatment I understand and appreciate that participation in the sport of fencing carries a risk to me of serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death. I give my consent to representatives of the Birmingham Fencing Club to obtain medical care from physicians, clinics or hospitals for any illness and/or injury that could arise during this fencing tournament. Name of Person to contact in an emergency Signature (if under 18, parent or guardian must sign) __________________________________________ Phone No._____________________________ Date___________