Battle in Space City RYC & RCC Region 5

Battle in Space City RYC/RCC November 18th & 19th 2017 George R. Brown Convention Center - Hall "E". 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 ***UPDATE***UPDATE****UPDATE*** Live Results will post to: texasfencingacademy.org/where/liveresults Initial seedings have been posted. Please check your event and verify your name, classification, club and national points (if any). Remember, we use National, not Regional, points for seeding purposes. Come and enjoy a NAC-like event in a magnificent and specious 115,000 sq. ft. Fencing hall. Medals for Top 8, and special gifts to top 4 places in each event. Please visit us at http://battleinspacecity.com For questions, please send an email to info@battleinspacecity.com ***Triple Fees is now in effect until November 13th 11:59PM EST*** *** NOTE - This RCC is a qualifying path for region 5 fencers to the 2018 Junior Olympics and July Challenge *** Registration, Events Fees ===================== - Regular Fees entry deadline EXTENDED Monday November 6th 11:59PM EST- $30 registration plus $25 per RYC event and $40 per RCC event - Double Fees (November 7th to November 10th 11:59PM EST) - $60 registration fees plus $50 per RYC event and $80 per RCC event - Triple Fees (November 11th to November 13th 11:59PM EST) - $90 registration fees plus $75 per RYC event and $120 per RCC event Starting November 14th 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 info@battleinspacecity.com before Monday October 30th 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 October 30th 2017 11:59PM EST refund of events fees except askfred fees - Starting October 31st 2017 NO refund NO exception To request a refund, send email to info@battleinspacecity.com Events Schedule ============= Saturday 8:00AM Y14 Women's Foil  8:00AM Y14 Men's Epee 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 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 =========== 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 - Brenda Waddoups Head Referee - Abdel Aziz Technical Director (DT) - Abdel Aziz, Amgad Badawi, and Brenda Waddopus Head Armor - Robert Ovy Waddoups Equipment Vendor ================ Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear http://www.blue-gauntlet.com 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. What To Do In Houston? =================== Plan your visit around Huston to spend some time and enjoy lots of attractions around the city. - Visit Discovery Green http://www.discoverygreen.com/ across from the Convention Center where you can enjoy lots of activities, play ground, Mist Tree, performances, Kinder Lake, Listening Vessels, Synchronicity of Color, and more. -Johnson Space Center -Downtown Aquarium -Houston Zoo -Pleasure Pier -Kemah Boardwalk -Lots of hotels and restaurants attached to the venue, and within walking distance. Host Hotel ========= Hilton Americas - Houston 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010 The hotel is attached to the venue. Reserve your room early with our negotiated rate of $119.00 +tax. Cutoff date is Wednesday November 8th. Call in 1-800-HILTONS Use this code when you call-in or on-line: 1BS Link: https://aws.passkey.com/go/battleinspace Overflow Hotel Courtyard Houston Brookhollow 2504 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77092 Free High Speed Internet Fitness Center Pool Free breakfast Free parking Free Shuttle to the venue The hotel agreed to extend the cutoff date until Nov 2nd 11:59PM The hotel rate is $60+tax. to entertain this rate click on http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Fencing%20Team%5Ehoucy%60fenfena%7Cfenfenb%6060.00%60USD%60false%604%6011/17/17%6011/19/17%6011/4/17&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes