Fairfax Challenge RYC #2 Region 6 & Cadet

Fairfax Challenge Regional Youth Circuit #2 Region 6 & Cadet non-regional March 18th & 19th 2017 Reckord Armory, University Of Maryland, College Park Campus, 7950 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20742 For questions, please send an email to fairfaxchallenge@hotmail.com or abdelwahab_a@hotmail.com **Triple Fees in effect until Monday March 13th 11:59PM EST *** Registration, Events Fees, and Check-In ================================= - Regular Fees entry deadline (Extended) March 6 11:59PM EST- $30 registration plus $25 per event - Double Fees (March 7th to March 10th 11:59PM EST) - $60 registration fees plus $50 per event - Triple Fees (March 11th to March 13th 11:59PM EST) - $90 registration fees plus $75 per event Starting March 14th no registration will be accepted through askfred. Walk-ins are permitted at the triple fee rate ($90 + $75) AND are subject to a $200 surcharge per the US Fencing RYC guidelines Your registration is incomplete until payment is made via askfred. If you want to make alternate payment arrangements, you must email the organizer before March 13th 11:59PM EST. Check-In ======= Venue opens 6:30AM each day. You will need to present: 1- Proof of USFencing membership, FIE license, or foreign federation membership. If no membership provided, fencer has to complete and pay for USFencing membership at he door 2- Signed waiver 3- Proof of age – Birth certificate, passport, or USFencing membership card if DOB is noted on the card. Refund Policy =========== - Registration fees are NON REFUNDABLE - Before February 27th 11:59PM EST refund of events fees except askfred fees - Starting February 28th 2017 No refund No exception To request a refund, send email to fairfaxchallenge@hotmail.com New Rules Applied =============== Effective February 12, 2017, Saber is back to 4 meters between on-guard lines Events Schedule ============= Saturday 8:00 AM Y14WF 8:00 AM Y14ME 8:00 AM Y10MS 10:00 AM Y14MS 10:00 AM Y10ME 10:00 AM Y10WF 12:00 PM Y12WS 12:00 PM Y12MF 12:00 PM Y12WE 12:00 PM CWS 2:30 PM Y8XF 2:30 PM CMF 2:30 PM CWE Sunday 8:00 AM Y14WE 8:00 AM Y14MF 8:00 AM Y10WS 10:30 AM Y14WS 10:30 AM Y10MF 10:30 AM Y10WE 12:30 PM Y12MS 12:30 PM Y12ME 12:30 PM Y12WF 12:30 PM CMS 2:30 PM Y8XS 2:30 PM Y8XE 2:30 PM CWF 2:30 PM CME Fencers must check-in each day they fence Please arrive sufficiently early for equipment check Tournament Eligibility ================== Event eligibility is determined by 2016-17 USA Fencing birth year requirements only (not specific day/month). All entrants' age/point eligibility will be verified prior to the tournament, and any ineligible fencers will be notified and removed from the "who's preregistered" list. Age Eligibility =========== Y8 = 2008-2010 Y10 = 2006-2009 Y12 = 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS) Y14 = 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS) Cadet = 2001-2004 (or on Y14 NRPS) Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings Tournament Staff ============== Bout Committee - Chair Rasha Abdellatif Head Referee - Charles Greene II Referees Committee - TBA Head Armor - Paul Szmaida Equipment Vendor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear http://www.blue-gauntlet.com Tournament Format and Rules ======================== USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695208-rulebook Equipment check required (mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords). Armorer will be on-site for repairs (for fee). Name is NOT required on uniform. Blades: The maximum blade length permitted for Y10 competitions is 32 inches (Size 0, and 2) Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are NR until they achieve C1 level or higher. See USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf Medals awarded to top 8. 100% advances to DE after pool results. Nearby Hotels =========== Sheraton College Park North 4095 Powder Mill Rd Beltsville. MD 20705