Indiana Division Summer National Qualifer

The 2013 Indiana Division Summer National Qualifiers for Men and Women Y14/DIV II/III and VET events are open to Indiana Division USFA members only. Event to be staged Saturday, April 20, at Firebird Fencing Academy's fencing facility in Abundant Life Church gym, 7606 E 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, in conjunction with Firebird Cup. Be advised, USFA rules allow qualification for VET events at Summer Nationals via division qualification. Qualification occurs by "competing" in a DIV II/DIV III event for the weapon you would be interested in fencing for VET's at Summer Nationals. Qualification is limited to DIV II/DIV III eligible fencers rated C and Below. Qualification for VET events is not dependent on your placement in the DIV II/III qualifier (and is therefore automatic based solely on participation). However, any placement within the top 25% would additionally qualify you to compete in a DIV II/DIV III event as allowed by your placement and classification. Therefore, a separate VET qualifier is not necessary, and will not be fenced, however, registration is available ONLY to indicate your intention to fence at a VET event at Summer Nationals. Please see the USFA Athlete Handbook for qualification paths and requirements. There is NO walk-in registration for this tournament. USFA and Indiana Division membership required. Events will be fenced ONLY if there are more than three competitors. The direct elimination round will be fenced to determine each place (no tie for third). If three or less fencers register for the event, those eligible fencers will be considered qualified. Registration for this event closed Tuesday, April 16th. Registrants will be informed Wednesday, April 17th if they need to fence in the qualifier. Registration Fees: $20 per event. Events Scheduled (and check-in time): Women's DIV II/III Epee - Will not be fenced Women's DIV II/III Foil - Will not be fenced Women's DIV II/III Saber - 3PM Men's DIV II/III Epee - 4PM Men's DIV II/III Foil - 4PM Men's DIV II/III Saber - 3PM Y14 Women's Epee - Will not be fenced Y14 Women's Foil - Will not be fenced Y14 Women's Saber - Will not be fenced Y14 Men's Epee - Will not be fenced Y14 Men's Foil - Will not be fenced Y14 Men's Saber - 1130AM Times for each event are aproximate, however, every effort will be made to start the event within 30 mintues of the times posted above. The events listed as not being fenced are those with three or less fencers registered. Preregistration opens on 03/03/2013. Preregistration closes on 04/16/2013.