Dawson Challenge (RYC)

If information on FRED and information on http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com/ conflict, information from http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com/ will prevail. EVENT SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 16 Youth 10 Epee 11:30 am Youth 12 Boy's Foil 8:00 am Youth 12 Girl's Foil 8:00 am Youth 12 Sabre 2:00 pm Youth 14 Men's Epee 12:30 pm Youth 14 Women's Epee 8:00 am Junior Men's Foil 8:00 am Junior Women's Foil 1:00 pm Junior Sabre 11:00 am Sunday, September 17 Youth 10 Foil 8:00 am Youth 10 Sabre 8:00 am Youth 12 Boy's Epee 8:00 am Youth 12 Girl's Epee 8:30 am Youth 14 Men's Foil 12:00 noon Youth 14 Women's Foil 8:00 am Youth 14 Sabre 8:00 am Junior Men's Epee 8:00 am Junior Women's Epee 10:00 am FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 1st Registration: $30 (one-time, non-refundable) Individual: $25 per event T-Shirt: $20 FEES ARE DOUBLE AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST AND AT THE DOOR Registration: $60 (one-time, non-refundable) Individual: $50 per event T-Shirts: $20 if available PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. You are responsible for payment or giving timely notification of withdrawal. Formats: One round of pools, 5-touch bouts with a 3-minute time limit. 100% advancing to DE of 15 touches for Junior and Y14, DE of 2 out of 3 5-touch bouts for Y12 and Y10. Events: Epee, Foil, Sabre for Youth 10, Youth 12, Youth 14 and Junior. Events will be combined in appropriate categories if there are less than 6 individuals entered. Current competitive USFA Membership is required. Membership AND informed consent forms for minors require the signature of a parent or legal guardian, the coach may not sign. Membership and informed consent forms will be available at the venue. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (bring separate checks for the tournament and membership). Fencers are responsible for verifying information on all posted lists both prior to and during fencing. Fencers are required to fence in proper fencing attire; current USFA rules will apply. All events are electric. Two ways to enter – mail it in or online at AskFred. For further information or to download forms, visit http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com/ USFA Forms may also be downloaded at http://www.usfencing.org/do/formsDownloads Local hotels, room blocks have not been reserved, book early: Suncoast Hotel and Casino - 9090 Alta Drive - Las Vegas, Nevada 89145 - 877.677.7111 or 702.636.7111. www.suncoastcasino.com Holiday Inn - 8669 West Sahara - Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 - 800.HOLIDAY or 702.256.3766 Or check your favorite travel web site. Venue: The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain - 10845 West Desert Inn Road - Las Vegas, Nevada. Concession stand will be open during the tournament. Airport/Transportation: Shuttles and taxies are available at the Las Vegas – McCarran International Airport [LAS] (http://www.mccarran.com/). Transportation is not available between the venue and the hotel. Weather: Normally day temperatures in Las Vegas are in the 90s, night temperatures are in the 60s. USFA, home country or FIE membership is required. For your convenience you can pay your USFA dues at the tournament or mail in with your entry. USFA rules will be followed. All events are electric. Preorder your t-shirt ($20) with your entry to insure availability. Dawson Challenge is hosted by the Fencing Academy of Nevada - www.fencingacademyofnevada.com. This event is sanctioned by the Nevada Division, designated as an RYC - www.usfaryc.org and part of the PCS Junior Circuit - www.pcsfencing.com. Preregistration opens on 06/4/2006. Preregistration closes on 09/13/2006. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you require additional information about the competition, please contact Tanya 775.843.3458 or tanya@duelinthedesert.com