Fairfax Challenge RYC & RCC Region 6

Fairfax Challenge RYC & RCC Region 6 September 9th & 10th 2017 Roland Park Country School 5204 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210 For questions, please send an email to fairfaxchallenge@hotmail.com *** NOTE - This RCC is a qualifying path for region 6 fencers to the 2018 Junior Olympics and July Challenge *** **Registration is now closed via askfred. Walk-ins are permitted at the triple fee rate ($90 + $75) for RYC events and ($90 + $120) for RCC events AND are subject to a $200 surcharge*** Registration & Events Fees ====================== - Regular Fees entry deadline (EXTENDED) Monday August 28th 11:59PM EDT- $30 registration plus $25 per RYC event and $40 per RCC event - Double Fees (August 29th to August 31st 11:59PM EDT) - $60 registration fees plus $50 per RYC event and $80 per RCC event - Triple Fees (September 1st to September 4th 11:59PM EDT) - $90 registration fees plus $75 per RYC event and $120 per RCC event Starting September 5th no registration will be accepted through askfred. Walk-ins are permitted at the triple fee rate ($90 + $75) for RYC events and ($90 + $120) for RCC events AND are subject to a $200 surcharge per the US Fencing RYC and RCC guidelines Your registration is incomplete until payment is made via askfred. If you want to make alternate payment arrangements, you must email the organizer at fairfaxchallenge@hotmail.com before Monday August 21st 11:59PM EDT. 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 Monday August 21st 11:59PM EDT refund of events fees except askfred fees - Starting August 22nd 2017 NO refund NO exception To request a refund, send email to fairfaxchallenge@hotmail.com Events Schedule ============= Saturday 8:00AM Y14 Women's Foil  8:00AM Y14 Men's Epee  8:00AM  Y8 Mixed Foil 8:00AM  Y14 Men's Saber 10:30AM Y12 Women's Epee 10:30AM Y12 Women's Saber 1:00PM Y12 Men's Foil 1:00PM Y10 Men's Saber  1:00PM Y10 Women's Foil 1:30PM Cadet Women's Saber 2:30PM Cadet Women's Epee 2:30PM Y10 Men's Epee 3:30PM Cadet Men's Epee 3:30PM Cadet Men's Foil Sunday 8:00AM Y14 Women's Epee  8:00AM Y14 Women's Saber 8:00AM Y14 Men's Foil  10:30AM Y12 Men's Epee 10:30AM Y12 Women's Foil 1:00PM Y10 Women's Saber  1:00PM Y12 Men's Saber 1:00PM Y10 Men's Foil 1:00PM Y10 Women's Epee 2:30PM Y8 Mixed Saber 2:30PM Y8 Mixed Epee 3:30PM Cadet Men's Saber 3:30PM Cadet Women's Foil Fencers must check-in each day they fence Please arrive sufficiently early for equipment check Tournament Eligibility ================== Event eligibility is determined by 2017-18 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 = 2009-2011 Y10 = 2007-2010 Y12 = 2005-2008 (or on Y10 NRPS) Y14 = 2003-2006 (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 - TBA Medical - TBA Equipment Vendor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear http://www.blue-gauntlet.com Official Tournament Merchandiser : Lamsah Custom Printing http://lamsah.us 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. Host Hotel ========= Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel 903 Dulaney Valley Rd Towson, MD, 21204 - Phone: (443) 921-2314 For Reservations: Guests may call Sheraton Central Reservations at 1-888-627-7147 and reference the group: "Fairfax Challenge March 2018" to enjoy our negotiated rate of $139/night + tax. You can also book online by clicking on (Link to follow) * Indoor swimming pool. * Free Wireless High-Speed Internet * Hotel connected to Towson Town Center Mall via skywalk * Parking is $10/day including in/out privileges * Complimentary shuttle within 5-mile radius of the hotel *** Book your room at the host hotel before the cutoff date of March 9th 2018 5PM ***