BCAF-WEST Y-10,Y-12, Y-14 Mixed Foil-YOUTH CUP #4

PLEASE NOTE: This event is at our location in Bucks County, PA - NOT LAMBERTVILLE! This event is sanctioned by the Philadelphia Division. ANNOUNCING THE BCAF-WEST YOUTH CUP SERIES! BCAF-West Youth Cup Points will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in each event (1st place (40 points) through 8th place (5 points). At the final event of the season the top 3 point finishers in each age category will be awarded BCAF-W Youth Cup series prizes/trophies! Each tournament however is stand-alone; there is no need to be in pursuit of Cup points to participate. Should there be a tie in final point totals the fencer with the highest finish in the final event will be declared the winner. Double points will be awarded on July 21. Y-10 fencers are birth years 2002 - 2005 Y-12 fencers are birth years 2000 - 2003 Y-14 fencers are birth years 1998 - 2001 There will be hired referees. Doors open one hour before close of check-in. Free onsite parking! Free wireless internet! Plenty of room for fencers & spectators too! ** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by BCAF. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, BCAF, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to BCAF 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. ** FEES: $35/event PAYABLE AT THE DOOR (cash or check only). DEADLINE IS 07/17/13 AT 11:59 PM. NO WALK-INS PLEASE. Use the link in your confirmation e-mail to delete your pre-registration if you do not plan to attend this event. ***Cash & exact change is always appreciated*** FOIL: Y-10 - 1:00 PM check-in (closes) FOIL: Y-12 - 1:00 PM check-in (closes) FOIL: Y-14 - 10:00 AM check-in (closes) Current valid USA Fencing membership is required. You MUST show your USA Fencing card or have proof that payment has been made. You may join/renew at the door, however please arrive with a completed membership form (parent signature required for fencers under age 18). USA Fencing membership forms can be downloaded at usfencing.org or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Please have separate checks made out to USA Fencing or use your credit card for your USA Fencing membership payment. Membership can be renewed online, as well. If you renew online, please print out your new card or payment receipt to show at the registration desk. All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USFA requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. Y-10 fencers NEED (2) #2 blades to fence in a Y-10 event. PLEASE NOTE: As of Aug 1, 2012, all foil fencers will need to wear the new lame bib and come with (2) mask cords. All sanctioned foil events will require this equipment. TOURNAMENT FORMAT will be at the discretion of the meet manager and announced prior to the start of the event. If separate men's and women's events are scheduled, they may be combined if there are fewer than six fencers in either event. Events may be combined by unanimous vote if there are 6 - 14 fencers in either event. Snacks & beverages available for purchase. Pizza will be brought in for lunch at $2/slice. Other helpful info: • 309 traffic can be busy so leave enough travel time. • Phone number is (215) 716-3777. CALL if you are running late. • You access Google Maps directions from our web site at http://www.bcaf.com/contact_hatfield.html. • You can park anywhere in the 309 Office Furniture lot (front/left side/behind). Additional parking is available in the lot to the right of the building in front of the Home Furnishings store. Our entrance is on the far left of the building – look for our sign! • There is a full flight of stairs to climb up to the fencing room on the second floor & it is not handicapped accessible. • There are beverages,snacks & coffee service too. • It’s ~4 miles from the Montgomery Mall & 0.3 mile past the WALMART shopping plaza. Online registration closes at midnight on 07/17/13. Late registration fees apply after midnight on 07/17/13. Email debbie@bcaf.com with any questions.