3rd Annual Socal Musketeers RYC

Thank you for registering for the third Annual Socal Musketeers RYC. Top 8 in each event will get a medal. Please check back for updated information as the event draws near! Contact us directly with any questions at swordsinc@yahoo.com. **********TSHIRTS********** T-shirts are available for pre-order before August 16th. We would like to put pre-registrants names on the back of the Tshirt this year, so please pre-order and pre-register by August 16th to be included on the T-shirt. They are available for $20 pre-order. Anyone pre-registering after August 16th will not be able to be added to the Tshirt so please register by then! A limited number of TShirts will be available at the door. Thank you! ****************************** **********************PARKING******************** We have now changed the venue to the Cal Tech Brauwn Gym. It is on an unmarked street next to the field. There is free parking in the structure and outside on the weekend. For those wondering where to turn, 1216 California Blvd is the closest address available. It is where the Cahill Building of Astronomy and Physics is. It is marked by a light and no street sign. Turn into the driveway to the back where the gym is located and an outside and inside parking structure where parking is free. ************************************************* ************NOTE**************** For refund of event fee(s), withdrawals must be received via email no later than the Monday two weeks before the first day of the tournament. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Refunds are processed 2-4 weeks following the tournament. ************************************ ***********************IMPORTANT NOTE************************* The Conductive Bib is now Required at all USFA events!!! In the 2011-2012 season, the USFA began to transition to the conductive bib format for foilists. As of August 1, 2012 the ruling now expands to cover every foil tournament that is USFA sanctioned and held to USFA rules. ********************************************************************* Food and beverages will be available for sale. Please note the new check-in times!!! Saturday, September 13th 9:00 AM Y14 Men's Foil 9:30 AM Y14 Women's Foil 11:00 AM Y12 Women's Epee 12:00 PM Y12 Men's Epee 1:30 PM Y10 Men's Foil 1:30 PM Y10 Women's Foil 2:30 PM Y14 Men's Sabre 2:30 PM Y14 Women's Sabre 3:30 PM Y10 Men’s Sabre 3:30 PM Y10 Women’s Sabre Sunday, September 14th 8:30 AM Y14 Men's Epee 8:30 AM Y14 Women's Epee 11:00 AM Y10 Men’s Epee 11:00 AM Y10 Women’s Epee 12:00 PM Junior Women’s Epee 1:00 PM Junior Men’s Epee 1:30 PM Y12 Women's Foil 2:30 PM Y12 Men's Foil 3:00 PM Y12 Women's Sabre 4:00 PM Y12 Men's Sabre **REGULAR FEE DEADLINE Extended!!! September 5th, 2014. Registration fee: $30.00, Event fee: $25.00 After regular fee deadline until September 10th, event fee: $50.00. Online registration closes September 10th. NO ENTRIES AT THE DOOR! (The USFA requires that organizers pay a $2.00 RYC support fee per each registrant. This fee is included in the registration fee.) Registration may be done either on-line or at Swords Fencing Studio. Fees must be paid to be considered registered. If you have not paid you are NOT registered and must pay the higher fees after Sept 1st to Sept 10th. Events may be mixed if enrollment is fewer than 6. Events may be separated if greater than 6. Registration fees are non refundable. Requests for event fee refunds must be submitted by Sept 1st, 2014. T-Shirts are available for pre-order. Please pre-order by August 16th. A limited number of shirts will be available for sale at the event. USFA Membership - USFA rules will be enforced. All fencers must be current members of the USFA . Proof of USFA membership is either an unexpired membership card, an email from the USFA or listing on the USFA website. Membership forms will be available at the tournament or may be downloaded from the USFA website. If proof of membership is unavailable fencers will be required to submit a new membership application form with payment at the door. No exceptions. The USFA is working towards an age verification process. This season, parents should come prepared with ONE of the following in case the fencer's age needs verification for eligibility purposes: A government issued photo ID with date of birth included A copy of birth certificate Passport Weapons are checked (weights and shims) during pools and direct eliminations for all events. Officials should be informed of all rules specific to youth events, especially that ALL Y10 events be fenced with blades no longer than 32 inches. Only masks will be checked. Names on jackets or lames are not required. Participation at an RYC qualifies fencers for Y10/Y12 events at the January & April NACs as well as Summer Nationals. The winners of the Y14 events qualify for Y14 events at Summer Nationals. No points will be awarded. Seeding is firstly by national points, secondly by ranking. Eligible Birth years: Y10: 2004-2007 Y12: 2002-2005 or Y10 NRPS Y14: 2000-2003 or Y12 NRPS Online registration opens on 7/11/2014. Online registration closes on 09/10/2014.