Amarillo College RYC Fencing Tournament

THE AMARILLO COLLEGE REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT FENCING TOURNAMENT This tournament has been designated as a USFA Regional Youth Circuit event by Nathan Anderson, the Rocky Mountain RYC coordinator. The tournament is hosted by Amarillo College Fencing Association, the largest fencing club in the Plains Texas Division. DATE February 7 - 8, 2009 LOCATION Amarillo College East Campus Student Activity Center 1401 J Avenue, Building 3501 Amarillo, TX 79111 DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Take Exit 80 on Interstate 40 on the far east side of Amarillo. Turn north and drive 1.6 miles. The venue will be off the street at the back of a parking lot on the left. If you use Mapquest, you will get lost. If you use the map link on Ask FRED, the entry to the venue is a half block north of the green arrow on J Avenue. EVENTS SCHEDULED Fencing will commence on each event as soon as possible after close of registration. Please arrive sufficiently early so you will be ready to fence when registration closes. The venue will be open at approximately 7:30 a.m. both days. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009 Youth 14 Mixed Foil Born 1994 - 1997 Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. Youth 10 Mixed Foil Born 1998 - 2001 Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. Youth 14 Mixed Saber Born 1994 - 1997 Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Youth 10 Mixed Saber Born 1998 - 2001 Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Youth 12 Mixed Epee Born 1996 - 1999 Registration closes at 1:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2009 Youth 14 Mixed Epee Born 1994 - 1997 Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. Youth 10 Mixed Epee Born 1998 - 2001 Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. Youth 12 Mixed Saber Born 1996 - 1999 Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Youth 12 Mixed Foil Born 1996 - 1999 Registration closes at 1:30 p.m. COST If pre-registered on Ask Fred by February 1, 2009: $20 for 1 event $30 for 2 events $40 for 3 events $50 for 4 events ALL fencers who are NOT pre-registered on Ask Fred by February 1, 2009 will be assessed a $5 LATE REGISTRATION FEE for each event in which they are not pre-registered! USFA RULES All USFA rules will be enforced in the tournament. Please bring proof of USFA membership or you will not be allowed to compete. New USFA membership applications will be available at the tournament. COMPETITION FORMAT Standard USFA pool format with 100 percent advancing to direct elimination, with no repechage. AWARDS The top 4 boys and top 4 girls will receive medals in each event (1 Gold, 1 Silver & 2 Bronze Medals). Third place will NOT be fenced off. ARMORER The tournament will have an armorer to check fencing equipment before each competition and to assist with equipment problems during the tournament. HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS There are many hotels in the Amarillo area that will fit your budget. Since we are currently unable to guarantee a certain number of rooms, we do not have a special rate arranged at any specific hotel. Virtually every national hotel chain is represented in Amarillo so you have lots of options. BOX LUNCHES For the convenience of those attending the tournament, you may be able to order a box lunch from Jason's Deli at the tournament each morning for approximately $7. Those lunches will be delivered around 12 noon. A bottle of water will come with the box lunch. Alternatively, it is possible that there will be a grill set up so that you may purchase hamburgers and hot dogs. There are no fast food establishments or restaurants anywhere near the venue. CONCESSIONS There will be a concessions table where you may buy fruit, water bottles and gatorade during the competition. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Chuck Slaughter chuck@acfencers.com Our club website is located at http://www.acfencers.com. Preregistration opens on 06/06/2008. Preregistration closes on 02/01/2009.