Fencers Attacking Diabetes

The proceeds from this tournament will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Eligibility: All currently registered USFA fencers (or at least by the day of the event) are eligible to compete. Age eligibility for Senior events can be located in the Athletes Handbook which is located on the USFencing.org website. Venue Address: Independence Field House 6354 Selig Drive Independence, OH 44131 Venue Statistics: 50,000 sq. ft. athletic facility 6-lane 200 meter track 4 multi-purpose sport courts Staffed reception area Locker rooms for Men and Women The venue is to the rear of Independence High School. Use the last drive on the left. Headquarters Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Independence 5051 West Creek Road Independence, OH 44131 800.321.2211 Reserve under Fencers Attack Diabetes Room Block Special Room Rate of $79 Reservations for the group rate must be made prior to 9/7/12 If you would like to reserve a room with one King bed, please use the link below: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/CLECI?groupCode=FADFADA&app=resvlink&fromDate=9/28/12&toDate=9/30/12 If you would like to reserve a room with two Double beds, please use the link below: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/CLECI?groupCode=FADFADB&app=resvlink&fromDate=9/28/12&toDate=9/30/12 Schedule: Saturday, September 29, 2012 Senior Open Mixed Foil Sat 9/29 9:00 AM Senior Open Mixed Saber Sat 9/29 3:00 PM Sunday, September 30, 2012 Senior Open Mixed Epee Sun 9/30 9:00 AM Times listed denote the close of registration for each event. The venue doors will be open at 8:00am each day. Regular Entry Fees $30 Registration + $30 per event Registration & Fees • Regular fee period (closes September 1): $30 registration fee plus $30/event. • Late fee period (September 22-27): $60 registration fee plus $30 per event. Registration Schedule Registration opens on or about March 12, 2012. Regular fee registration ends September 1, 2012. Late fees after September 21, 2012. Concessions A concession will be open with food, drinks, and healthy snacks available for purchase all weekend long. Event T-Shirts Official T-Shirts will be available during the event. More information on the price, colors, and design will be available later. All participants that register before September 1, will receive a tournament t-shirt. Eligibility Open to All currently registered USFA fencers (or at least by the day of the event). We welcome everyone from across the country to compete. Tournament Rules All fencers must be current competitive members of the USFA. You may join or renew your USFA membership at the door. Foreign fencers must be members of their nation's fencing association or possess an FIE license. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. Names are NOT required on fencer uniforms.