"The Battle of Columbus" (Region II) RYC and Cadet

Columbus Fencing & Fitness is proud to host "The Battle of Columbus" REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT and Cadet (U17) tournament, in it's 14,000 sq. ft. training facility in Dublin, OH. Our team is committed to make this a very well run, well organized, and well refereed event. IMPORTANT: Y10, Y12 and Y14 competitors, RYC is a Regional Points event, and a possible QUALIFICATION PATH to April NAC and '15 US National Championships. Qualification Criteria: At the end of the season, top 50% (Y12) and 25% (Y14) on each Regions RRPS (Regional Ranking Point System), will earn qualification to their respective event at 2015 Summer National Championships. 100% of Y10 participants qualify for the Summer Nationals. FEES: Early registration: $35/ event; Deadline Friday, October 31. Regular registration: $50/ event; Deadline Friday, November 14. Walk ins: $75/ event; Deadline @ Check in. Payments by CASH or CHECK are collected at check in, based on askFRED.net preregistration data. EQUIPMENT All masks will be tested with 12K punch. Size #2 BLADES are required for all Y10 events. Total of 10 fencing strips will be used in order to be on time with all scheduled events. Current Competitive USFA Membership is required. Forms available at check-in. CLASSIFICATION EARNINGS To award changes in classifications (aka. ratings), USA Fencing rules require for all Youth and Cadet competitions to exceed criteria in Group C1 or higher. RULES USA Fencing rules apply as set forth in the USA Fencing Rulebook and as discussed further in the USA Fencing Athlete Handbook (http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/About-Us/Manuals.aspx) REGIONAL RANKING POINT SYSTEM The Battle of Columbus is a REGION 2 RYC. All participants residing in the states of OHIO, MICHIGAN, KENTUCKY, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MISSOURI, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, and SOUTH DAKOTA, will earn points on the Region 2 Point List. The larger the field, the higher the points earned per placement. Even though the fencers competing out of Region will not appear on the Region 2 Point List, their participation will still be counted in the overall entrants and be included when the points are calculated for the fencers who competed in their home region. Regional Rankings are maintained by USA Fencing and are available under Regional Rankings on the USA Fencing’s website (usfencing.org). Up to 3 RYC results will count towards an athlete’s final Regional Youth Ranking. If an athlete competes in more than 3 RYCs in their home region, their best 3 results will count. TOURNAMENT VENUE Columbus Fencing & Fitness 6655 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, OH 43017 Our club is located within 1/2 mile from I270 and Sawmill Rd exit, and shares parking lot with newly renovated Dublin Village AMC 18 Theaters. Preregistration opens on 08/04/2014. Preregistration closes on 11/14/2014. http://www.614fencing.com/