Maverick Open

Maverick Fencing Club, at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the host. All events will take place in Maverick Activities Center (MAC), room 134 (the Indoor Soccer Gym). Events Scheduled: Senior Mixed Epée 9:00am Sun. 12 Feb. 2012 Senior Mixed Foil 11:00am Sun. 12 Feb. 2012 Senior Women's Epée 12:00pm Sun. 12 Feb. 2012 Senior Women's Foil 2:00pm Sun. 12 Feb. 2012 Preregistration opens on 12/20/2011. Preregistration closes on 02/10/2012. VENUE University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Activities Center--Main Gym 500 W. Nedderman Drive Arlington, TX 76013 email: mavfencers@gmail.com url: http://www.uta.edu/studentorgs/mavfencers REFEREE CADRE AND BOUT COMMITTEE TBD Please be sure to see close of registration times for your event(s) ENTRY FEES Pre-payment is not available, but pre-registration is highly encouraged! Please pay fees at the door. Please make cheques payable to Maverick Fencing Club. If paying with cash, please have exact amounts. Credit/Debit cannot be accepted. Pre-Registration Registration: $25.00 Price per Event: $5.00 OR any 2 items from the list below* At-the-Door Registration: $35.00 Price per Event: $10.00 OR any 4 items from the list below* * all donated items will be given to Mission Arlington (http://www.missionarlington.org/giving/food/) * ITEMS LIST: •Peanut Butter/Jelly •Rice, pasta & beans •Dinner items •Breakfast items •Powdered Milk •Canned Meats •Diapers •Baby Wipes •Baby Soap •Baby Bottles •Bar Soap •Shampoo •Razors •Toothbrushes •Toothpaste AWARDS Top Eight each event TOURNAMENT ORGANIZATION All events will be fenced electrically. Masks, body cords AND LAMES! will be subject to equipment control. Fencers will be seeded by classification and year, then randomly by the computer. One round of pools will be fenced; 100% promoted to DE's of 15 touches. RULES All USFA rules apply. USFA MEMBERSHIP Fencers must be a USFA or FIE Member. Proof of membership is required - USFA membership forms will be available at the tournament. If you do not have proof of membership, you will be required to complete and pay for a membership. Fencers are reminded they need the signature of a parent or legal guardian (not a coach) on the membership form. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (bring separate cheques for the tournament fees and membership fees). WAIVER OF LIABILITY The North Texas Division Waiver of Liability is required to be filled out and signed (minors must have it signed by parent or legal guardian - not a coach!). It can be downloaded at http://www.northtexasfencing.org/gov_docs/waiverconsent.pdf FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact James Drake: 817-773-6714, or email to mavfencers@gmail.com NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the university may be shut down, and the tournament may need to be rescheduled. Please check www.askFRED.net or www.uta.edu/uta for details in case of inclement weather.