Prescott Fall Classic 2011

Please come and join us for a fantastic time of fencing in Prescott, AZ! We are certain that you will enjoy the fencing, and are sure that you will have a great time in this beautiful, historic city. We will be hosting eight events this year. We plan to run the event on eight strips. Fencers must show proof of a USFA membership for the 2011 - 2012 season. Membership application forms will be available at the venue. Fencers who are unable to present proof of membership may be required to fill out a new registration form and submit payment (which will be refunded or cancelled as soon as membership is verified with the USFA national office). Venue: Yavapai College Gymnasium - Campus Building 2 1100 E Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301 Please see the Google directions link for directions to the tournament venue. Hotel: Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1-800-96PINES (1-800-967-4637) http://www.prescottresort.com/ 1500 E Hwy. 69 Prescott, AZ 86303 As of Wednesday, 8/17, there will be a special rate at the Prescott Resort for those identifying themselves as members of “Fencing Group.” The rates are $95 for a room and $115 for a suite. Tournament Fees: Registration (preregistered): $20 Registration (at the door): $30 Event: $10 Events Scheduled: These are the events that we have scheduled and each event's respective close of registration. Saturday: Junior Sabre - 12:30 PM Open Sabre - 2:00 PM Y14/Y12 Foil - 3:30 PM Sunday: Open Epee - 9:00 AM Junior Foil - 10:30 AM Junior Epee - 11:00 AM Open Foil - 1:00 PM Open Team Epee - 3:00 PM Format: The initial seeding for all events will be based on rating and year. All events will have one round of pools and 100% promotion to the direct elimination table. Please note: due to scheduling concerns, the Open Epee Team event will be limited to one team from each club and a total of four teams. Composite teams with fencers from multiple clubs will only be allowed if the event is not already full on the day of the event. Please register early to ensure your spot in this event. Other details: Registration at the door and check-in will open at approximately 12:00 PM on Saturday and 8:30 AM on Sunday. Events with fewer than six fencers preregistered may be cancelled at the organizers' discretion. Y12 and Y14 foil fencers will fence together. Fencers born between 1999 and 2002 are classified as Y12 fencers, and fencers born between 1997 and 2000 are classified as Y14 fencers. Medals will be awarded to Y12 and Y14 fencers separately. In consideration of the fencers traveling long distances, registration will close promptly at the times listed. Please plan to be at the venue at least 30 minutes before the close of registration for your event. Equipment check will consist of a visual inspection and 12kg punch test for masks prior to the start of each event, and weapons will be checked at the strip. Foil and epee weapons will be subjected to the 500g and 750g weight tests respectively, and epee weapons will be subjected to the point travel tests. Fencers who present non-working (in the case of weapons) or untested (in the case of masks) equipment to the referee at the strip will receive an applicable penalty card. Preregistration will close at noon on September 2, 2011. New registrations will be accepted at the door but will be subject to a greater registration fee as noted. This tournament has been organized by Patricia Waples and Joshua Bodine of the Salle d'Escrime of Prescott.