Top of The Hill Vet Open Epee & Saber

Nova Fencing Club is proud to present our annual Top-Of-The-Hill Vet Tournament. Veterans - come and fence at a state of the art dedicated Fencing Facility.

With questions, please contact Coach Greg Kaidanov at CoachGreg@NovaFencingClub.com or (703) 999 8077.

Events Scheduled:

Epee: Close of Registration 8:45am

Saber: Close of Registration 11:15am

P.S. Events will be separated into Men's and Women's if minimum of 10 fencers of same gender per weapon is reached.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Events are expected to start within 15 minutes of Check In Close

TOURNAMENT FEES

EVENT Fee - $45 per event.

Nova Fencing Club

3505 Carlin Springs Rd.

Falls Church, VA 22041

Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the US Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by the Virginia Division of US Fencing, LLC (VA DIV). You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the US Fencing, VA DIV tournament sponsors (Nova), and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to the Nova to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament.

Current valid USA Fencing membership is required. You MUST show your USA Fencing card or have proof that payment has been made. You may join/renew at the door, however please arrive with a completed membership form (parent signature required for fencers under age 18). Membership can be renewed online, as well. If you renew online, please print out your new card or payment receipt to show at the registration desk.

Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test Required for All Virginia Division Sanctioned Events

Out of concern for the safety of our membership and their families, effective immediately, the Virginia Division of USA Fencing will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for all fencers, parents, volunteers and USFA Professional members for that event to be sanctioned by the Virginia Division.

Confirmation of vaccination or negative COVID test will occur as you walk into the venue. No one without proof will be allowed into the venue at any time, no exceptions.

Negative COVID test results (PCR or Rapid) cannot be more than 72 hours old from the day of the event the fencer is competing in.

* Entry is determined by 2023-2024 USFA Birth year requirements and rating restrictions:

* USFA rules apply

* Full USFA regulation uniform is required. Electric bib required in foil events.

* Fencers must have at least two working weapons and two body cords.

* Current USFA competitive or other foreign federation membership required. Fencers must present membership card at check-in. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USFA membership. You may join or renew USFA at the door. Have separate check payable to USFA.

* Seeding: Letter ranking/ year

* Only official USFA ratings will be used. Ratings will be verified prior to the event.

* Format: One round of pools (5-touch/3 minute bouts), then all fencers advance to direct elimination round (10 touch/6-minute bouts.)

* Prizes awarded to Top 4 finishers.

* Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy.

Withdrawal:

* Withdrawal during pools: If medical withdrawal occurs during pool round (fencer does not complete pool), then fencer has no results to report and cannot be used towards competitive field total to determine classification or qualification to championships.

* Withdrawal during DE: If medical withdrawal occurs after completion of the pool or during DE round the fencer keeps place in table to determine results and may be used towards competitive field total to determine classification and/or qualification to championships.

* A fencer receiving a black card (for failure to appear at strip or other penalty in accordance with the penalty chart) will be listed in the final results as *Fencer Excluded and results cannot be used toward competitive field total to determine classification and/or qualification to championships.

With questions, please contact Coach Greg Kaidanov at CoachGreg@NovaFencingClub.com or (703) 999 8077.