NJFA 5th Annual Danny Bukantz Open

5th ANNUAL DANNY BUKANTZ OPEN Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. each morning. Mandatory equipment check. Arrive early. Open to fencers born 1997 or before, or on the Junior National Rolling Points List (if your entry is rejected for age, contact us and we will handle your entry) A's fence FREE. $40 entry fee. Save by paying on-line; $20 will be added for all at-door payments; on-line registration/payment closes Friday, May 20, 2011. E-mail the organizer for instructions on paying by check. ====================================================================================================================================================== WHO IS DANNY BUKANTZ?????? Dr. Daniel Bukantz (1917-2008): * 4-time US National Fencing Champion (Individual Foil) * 9-time US National Champion Team (Team Foil) * 4-time US Olympic Team Member (1948, 1952, 1956, 1960) * Intercollegiate Foil Champion (CCNY) - 1938 * Gold Medal - 1950 World Maccabiah Games (Individual Foil) * First American to officiate Olympic finals. Official at eight Olympiads from 1952 to 1984 * Official at World Championships - 1958, 1967, and 1983. * 1st American to receive AAA Int'l. refereeing rating * Referee Emeritus, USFA * Inducted into City College of NY Sports Hall of Fame,1967 * Inducted into Fencing Hall of Fame,1978 * Inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame,2000 * Jeff Bukantz' father!!! ====================================================================================================================================================== FEES - A's fence free; please still register - Registered and paid on-line: $40. On-line registration closes May 20, 2011. If you prefer to pay by check rather than through FRED then e-mail the organizer for instructions on paying by check. - Unpaid preregistrations or walk-in: $60 at door Payments made at the door must be in cash or check only. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Refund requests must be received at least 2 days prior to the event. ENTRY - USFA or other fencing federation membership,or FIE license required. Must present membership card at check-in. If no proof of membership, or payment being made, you must complete and pay for USFA membership. You may join USFA at the door (parent signature required for fencers under age 18), however please arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Please have separate checks made out to USFA or use your credit card (preferred) for your USFA membership payment. - All fencers must meet USFA birth year requirements. Fencers must be at least 13 years old (born 1997 or before), or be on the National Junior Points List (if your entry is rejected for age and you are on the JR points list, notify us and we will handle your entry) - All fencers must wear required fencing attire and bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. There will be a weapons check. - NO VISOR MASKS ALLOWED IN EPEE AND FOIL ** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by NJFA. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, NJFA, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to NJFA to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. Photographs/video may be taken. Any fencer wishing to opt out of media coverage must present in person to the Bout Committee** EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in): Saturday Open Mens Foil 8:30 Open Womens Epee 11:30 Open Womens Foil 2:00 Sunday Open Mens Epee 9:00 Open Womens Saber 11:30 Open Mens Saber 2:30 TOURNAMENT FORMAT - Only official USFA ratings will be used for initial seeding. - Initial seeding using National Senior Rolling Points within each classification, then classification/year. - One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds. - No fence-off for third place - Medals awarded to 8th place. Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy. LOCATION New Jersey Fencing Alliance is located at 50-58 Burnett Avenue, off Springfield Avenue via Vermont St.(use 54 Burnett Avenue for Mapquest); Maplewood, NJ, 07040. NJFA is conveniently located minutes from east-west routes of US78, US280, and US24, just off Garden State Parkway, and 10 minutes from NJ Turnpike/I-95). NJFA is only 1.5 miles from the Maplewood Train Station and only 40 minute ride from NYC Penn Station or Hoboken - http://www.njtransit.com. Only 6 miles by car/taxi from Newark Liberty International Airport. NJFA is a state-of-the art fencing salle with grounded metal strips with machines located in the middle as well as repeater lights at each end. Full sound system, changing rooms, FREE Wireless Internet with LIVE tournament info streaming, FREE parking, on-site Fencing Store. HOTELS Preferred Hotel: Wyndham Garden Hotel - Newark Airport. 550 Route 1 South; Newark, NJ 07114. Negotiated rate: $70/night. Mention NJFA Fencing Tournament when making reservations. http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/EWRAP/main.wnt?cha Transportation to Venue from Wyndham: Gold Lincoln (973-344-5566). Negotiated Fare $30 for 1-4 people (vans are also available). Call or arrange through Wyndham Front Desk and mention Fencing Tournament. Other nearby hotels: Best Western Turtle Brook Inn (555 Northfield Avenue; West Orange, NJ) (4 miles) (appx.$150/night) http://www.bestwesternnewjersey.com/hotels/best-western-turtle-brook-inn Grand Summit Hotel (570 Springfield Avenue; Summit, NJ 07901) (6 miles) (appx.$130/night) http://www.grandsummit.com The Hilton at Short Hills (41 JFK Parkway; Short Hills, NJ 07078) (6 miles) (appx.$185/night) http://www.hiltonshorthills.com Visit njfencingalliance.com