2nd Annual Barbara Lynch Charity RYC (Y8-Y14)

2nd ANNUAL BARBARA LYNCH CHARITY REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT December 20-21, 2008 - Maplewood, NJ Open to all USFA members (you can join at the door) and Canadian Fencing Federation members (bring proof of membership). A signed waiver is required. Please download the attached waiver and present at check-in. ======================================================================================================== Parents or businesses wishing to donate products or services for the silent auction or other donations for the tournament contact Darlene Shellhouse at deeshellhouse@yahoo.com All referees are volunteers, so please help out. E-mail deeshellhouse@yahoo.com ========================================================================================================= Valhalla Fencing, with sponsorship by NJFA (New Jersey Fencing Alliance),are proud to present the 2nd Annual Barbara Lynch Charity Regional Youth Circuit Tournament, with funds raised going to support The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the Lynch Family. Come out, fence, support Barbara Lynch and the NOCC. Barbara Lynch is well known in New Jersey fencing and in the National fencing arena. She has given tirelessly to the sport and is well known as an advocate for youth fencers. She has been involved in NJ Fencing for over 30 years. She is a former president of the NJ Division and has been coach at Morris Hills High School for many years. She has been involved at the National level with USFA Bout Committee. Barbara was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and underwent treatment which led to remission, but now is undergoing further treatment. This RYC honors her and thanks her for her work on behalf of young fencers. This RYC fulfills the qualifying path for Y10/12 fencers to compete at Summer Nationals or April Youth NAC. Attending a RYC will qualify that individual in the respective event and age category fenced. Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications; these events are NR until they reach C1 level or higher. **Double NJFA Youth Cup points will be awarded toward 2008-09 NJFA Youth Cup Series prizes. All youth events held at NJFA from September 2008 through June 2009 are eligible for Youth Cup series prizes. Points are awarded for first 5 places in each event (there is no fence-off for third at this RYC so third place points will be awarded to both 3rd place fencers). Cup points are cumulative and prizes will be awarded to top 3 point finishers in each event at the last tournament of the series (more info at njfencingalliance.com) FEES Walk-in/late fees have been waived!! On-line entry deadline is extended to Friday, December 19, 2008. All fees $25 registration fee/$20 per event whether on-line entry or walk-in (we prefer that you do register however) All fees are nonrefundable. Payment can be made through FRED or at the door (door payments preferred). Payments at the door must be cash or check only (checks payable to DNR Enterprises Group, Inc.) EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in): All fencers should be ready to fence when registration closes. Y8 Mixed Saber (Sunday, 11:30) Y8 Mixed Foil (Sunday, 8:00) Y10 WS (Sunday, 9:30) Y10 MS (Sunday, 9:30) Y10 WF (Saturday, 12:30) Y10 MF (Sunday, 12:30) Y10 WE (Saturday, 1:00) Y10 ME (Saturday, 1:00) Y12 WS (Sunday, 1:00) Y12 MS (Sunday, 1:00) Y12 WF (Saturday, 8:00) Y12 MF (Sunday, 8:00) Y12 WE (Sunday, 10:00) Y12 ME (Sunday, 10:00) Y14 WS (Saturday, 1:30) Y14 MS (Saturday, 1:30) Y14 WF (Sunday, 8:30) Y14 MF (Saturday, 8:00) Y14 WE (Saturday, 11:00) Y14 ME (Saturday, 12:00) =========================================================================================== Fencers must meet 2008-09 USFA birth year requirements: Y8 = 1999-2002 *Y8 is not an official USFA category Y10 = 1998-2001 Y12 = 1996-1999, or on Y10 NRP List Y14 = 1994-1997, or on Y12 NRP List Note, if your entry is rejected for age and you are on the Points List, e-mail us and we will handle your entry. Valid USFA or Canadian Fencing Federation membership required (except Y8 events)- you MUST show your USFA card or have proof that payment has been made. You may join the USFA at the door, however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete the necessary paperwork. Parent signature required. Use your credit card for USFA payment. Full uniform is required, including mask, jacket, plastron, fencing knickers, knee-length socks, lame, and glove. All fencers must wear required fencing attire and MUST bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. NOTE: If you are fencing in a Y10 event - you must have a #2 or #0 blade (i.e. less than 32.5 inches long) ============================================================================================ TOURNAMENT FORMAT USFA rule apply. Weapons will be checked. Gender-separate events, events with less than 6 fencers may be mixed. One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds. Medals awarded to 8th place. LOCATION New Jersey Fencing Alliance is located at 50-58 Burnett Avenue (use 54 Burnett AVENUE for Mapquest); Maplewood, NJ. NJFA is conveniently located near all major highways in NJ, NY, CT, and Pennsylvania. NJFA is a state-of-the art 17,000 sf fencing salle offering 18 grounded metal strips with machines located in the middle as well as repeater lights at each end. FREE wireless internet. FREE on-site parking. HOTEL INFO Numerous hotels at Newark International Airport (appx 4 miles away) Newark (appx 5 mi away) - Hilton Newark Summit, NJ (appxy 6 mi) - The Grand Summit Short Hills, NJ (appxy 6 mi) - Hilton Short Hills