2006 Georgia Games Championships (Also SC,TN & NC)

All entries must be made on Ask Fred and an offical entry/waiver form must completed. As of 5/23/06 registration forms and payment (check or MO only please) CAN be made at the event. Forms are available at http://gagames.kennesaw.edu/entry%20forms/entry%20forms%202006/Fencing%20Entry%20Form%2006.pdf or by calling 770-528-3580 You may also mail form and payment to: Georgia Games Fencing PO Box 2043 Kennesaw, Georgia 30156 You must show proof of USFA membership at time of check in. Who Can Compete – All residents of Georgia who have lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to the date of competition. Georgia residents attending school or serving in the military in other states are also eligible. Residents of South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina are invited to participate as well. Tournament Structure: One round of pools with 100% promotion to direct elimination table *Events with less than five (5) entrants will not be held and the following accommodations will be made: -In women's events, if less than five (5) people register for foil, epee or sabre, the fencers will be allowed to compete in the men's events and their relative scores will determine their placement. -In age group events, if less than five (5) people register for a particular event, they will be scheduled in the next age group competition in that weapon category. Youth Events: Competitors may register for only one age/weapon for the Y10, Y12 and Y14 events. The USFA age chart applies;Y10=1995-1998,Y12=1993-1996,Y14=1991-1994,U17=1989-1992,U20=1986-1992 *Events must have six (6) entrants for the title of State Champion to be awarded. Teams: Teams will be composed of three fencers and may have one alternate. Teams may be mixed (male and female) and must represent a USFA member club. Clubs may field multiple teams in each event. Fencing clubs that are not USFA members will have the opportunity to join at the tournament. Rules: The competition will comply with the rules set forth by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and the United States Fencing Association (USFA). USFA membership is required to participate. Participants may join the USFA at the tournament. Equipment Requirements: All equipment must comply with current FIE/USFA rules Standard safety equipment (underarm plastron, female breast protectors, knee length socks, etc) will be required. Competition uniform is required. No sweat pants will be allowed. Athletes must have two (2) working weapons and two (2) working body chords for competition. Prior to the start of competition, athlete's personal equipment must be inspected at Equipment Control. Items to be inspected: masks, metallic vests, body chords, mask chords and sabre cuffs. Sabre blades must be S2000 compliant. Weapons will be tested on strip for weight, blade curvature and, in epee, travel and residual. Triplette AND Fencing.net will be at the Georgia Games for all your pre-National equipment needs. http://triplette.com http://fencing.net