ROC Alice B. Memorial (DIV2, Vet)

The Alice B Memorial is a USFA Regional Open Circuit sponsored by Bayou City Fencing Academy. Top 10% (minimum of 4) in each DIV II event qualify for DIV II at 2012 Summer Nationals. Fencers Qualifying for DIV II through the ROC who are eligible to fence DIV III can also qualify through DIV II events. Veterans qualify for Veteran National Championship by fencing in any ROC event be it DIV II or VET during the current season. Div2 - open to any fencer who, regardless of nationality, born 1998 or before, or on the Junior National Rolling Points List, AND with rating no higher than "C." Top 10% of the competitive field qualify for 2012 Div2 National Championships. Fencers who qualify for Div2 and meet classification requirements for Div3 will also qualify for Div3. Veteran - open to any fencer who, regardless of nationality, meets the age eligibity criteria, i.e. born 1971 or earlier. Veterans qualify for Veteran National Championships by fencing in any ROC event, be it Div 1A, Div2, or Veteran, during the current season. All events mixed. • USFA or other fencing federation membership,or FIE license required. 1-year memberships expired July 31, 2011. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) 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 (parent signature required for fencers under age 18), however please arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Have separate checks made out to USFA or use your credit card (preferred) for USFA membership payment. Download USFA form at: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/44701/2011-12_Individual_Membership_Application.pdf • All fencers must wear required fencing attire and bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. There will be a weapons check. • No visor masks allowed in Epee and Foil Events Scheduled: Times listed are the close of registration. Saturday Feb 4, 2012 8:30am......(DIV II) C and Under Senior Men's Foil 8:00am......(DIV II) C and Under Senior Women's Epee 12 noon.....(DIV II) C and Under Senior Men's Sabre 12:30pm.....VET COMBINED Senior Men's Epee 1:00pm.....VET COMBINED Senior Women's Foil 9:00am......VET COMBINED Senior Women's Sabre Sunday Feb 5, 2012 8:00am......(DIV II) C and Under Senior Men's Epee 10:00am......(DIV II) C and Under Senior Women's Foil 8:30am......(DIV II) C and Under Senior Women's Sabre 12:30pm.....VET COMBINED Men's Foil 11:00am......VET COMBINED Women's Epee 2:00pm.....VET COMBINED Men's Sabre Fees Please note: Your registration is NOT complete without payment of all required fees. Early Registration Fee (10/25/11 - 01/31/12): $35 Event Fee: $10 Late Registration Fee (02/1/12 - 02/02/12): $55 Event Fee: $20 ROC Fees: $5 per entry ROC Program Support Fee paid to National Office is in all ROC events. Mail-In Registration If you prefer to pay be check, mail in your payment for registration and entry fees to: Bayou City Fencing Academy 4826 Braesvalley Dr Houston, TX 77096 Include the following information with your payment: -Your Name -Your Club -Your Birth Year -Male or Female -The events you wish to fence (Please specify DIV 2, VET) All check or Money Orders must be received by the end of the business day of Jan 31, 2012. Please do not send cash. FORMAT INFORMATION • Only official (i.e. published on the USFA website)USFA ratings will be used for initial seeding. Check your rating prior to the event and if there are discrepancies you must resolve the issue with USFA. Only an official response from USFA will override the ratings published on the USFA website. • ROC initial seeding using Classification/year. • One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds. • No fence-off for third place (two third place medals awarded) • Medals awarded to 8th place (ROC) • 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. Any mistakes in posted information throughout the tournament must be reported to the Bout Committee immediately (within 5 minutes of posting). Once DE round starts pool results are final and no adjustments will be made. Check all results before leaving the strip. Fencer signature on pool sheet and DE slip implies accuracy. EQUIPMENT All weapons will be scored electrically. Equipment (masks, lames, and electric cords) will be inspected and marked. Waiver of Liability ***All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability form which can be found on the Gulf Coast Division Website. Fencers under age 18 must have a parent's signature on this form. The Fencing Store will be open for equipment sales during the tournament. FOOD Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available at the concession stand for purchase. AIRPORTS There are two airports in the Houston area: Intercontinental (IAH) approximately 50 minutes from the venue Hobby (HOU) approximately 30 minutes from the venue. ========================================================== VENUE DIRECTIONS: The Houston Athletic Fencing Center 4997 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77075 1 1/2 blocks west of the 610 loop Behind the Cabana Car Wash and The Meyerland Animal Clinic Use driveway between Car Wash & Animal Clinic Maps will be available at the Sheraton Suites From I-45 North (going south) exit 610 North Loop (going west) follow this to the West loop (going south). Follow 610 straight looking for the South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. From Hobby Airport I45 South Travel North on 45 to the South 610 Loop past the Astrodome. Stay in your extreme left hand lane and follow the sign S. Post Oak, Exit W. Bellfort. Right on West Bellfort We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. From I-10 coming from the West. Follow I-10 going east and exit onto 610 Loop West. Pass the Galleria and continue straight on 610 looking for South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. I-10 coming from the East. Follow I-10 going west through downtown Houston, exit 610 West. Pass the Galleria. Straight on 610 look for South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Car Wash. From 59 to 610 West Loop follow the Sign South Post Oak (not post oak) to W. Bellfort exit. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Cabana Car Wash & Meyerland Animal Clinic. ============================================================= CONTACTS: Tournament Chair Louise Lepie deycohen@aol.com/ 832.338.9808 Operations Manager Davis Jno-Finn djnofinn@gmail.com/ 713.818.0885 Preregistration opens on 10/25/2011. Preregistration closes on 02/02/2012.