Weekend Warrior V

Weekend Warrior #5

Sunday, Jun. 2, 2024

Houston Athletic Fencing Center

4997 W. Bellfort

Houston, TX 77035

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW!

Disclaimers

Current USA Fencing membership (Access level or higher) required to fence. You must complete your USA Fencing membership application online by Friday, May 31st, so that we may verify your membership prior to the event. No one will be allowed to fence without a current USA Fencing membership. If you plan to fence more than one event on the same day, pools in later events will not be delayed for you.

Events that have fewer than four pre-registrants by Friday, May 31st will be combined with the next higher age group event. 

Events

1. Y10 Mixed Foil: 10:00 a.m.
2. Y12 Mixed Foil: 11:00 a.m.
3. Y14 Mixed Foil: 11:00 p.m.
4. Senior Mixed Foil: 2:00 p.m.

NOTE: If the senior foil event has AT LEAST 6 female and 6 male fencers, the event will be split into two single-gender events.

Birth Year Requirements

If a fencer's USA Fencing membership card does not show their birth date as "Verified: Yes" (see back of card), they must bring proof of age to registration. Passports, birth certificates, and other government-issued IDs are acceptable; school IDs are not.

1. Y10: 2013-2016
2. Y12: 2011-2014
3. Y14: 2009-2012
4. Senior: 2010 or earlier

Fees (cash or check only)

Registration: $25

Each event: $15

Additional if not pre-registered: $10

Event Check-In

Check-in will open one hour prior to the close of registration for each event. Fencers in all events must show their USA Fencing membership card.

Waiver: All fencers must sign a Waiver of Liability form, available online or at the event. Fencers under 18 years of age must have a parent's or guardian's signature on the Waiver of Liability form. Please bring your health insurance information. USA Fencing Membership: All events require a current USA Fencing membership to fence. You must complete your USA Fencing membership application online by Friday, May 31st so that we may verify your membership prior to the event.

Equipment Check

Equipment check will open one hour prior to the close of registration for the first event, and remain open through the last event. Full equipment checks will be performed. All fencers must have a mask, two mask cords, two body cords, a lame, a glove, and two foils. Armorers will be on hand to perform minor equipment repairs. If equipment cannot be repaired, new equipment may be purchased in The Fencing Store. Cash and checks accepted.

Event Format

Pools, 100% promotion to Direct Elimination (DE).

Y10 Mixed: 10-touch DEs.

All other events: 15-touch DEs.

Shopping and Snacks

The Fencing Store, located within the Houston Athletic Fencing Center, is a fully equipped fencing store with full lines of equipment, t-shirts, tools, fencing shoes, fencing novelties, etc. Cash and checks accepted. Drinks will be available for purchase. Cash accepted.

Visiting Our Salle

No food in the fencing area. Drinks are permitted in covered containers (bottled drinks, water bottles). Please pick up your trash. Chairs are available in the fencing area for folks to watch the events. Bleachers are available in the observation area outside the fencing area. Please do not interfere with the referees during bouts. No running in the fencing area at any time.