Alice B Memorial ROC

ROC tournaments are open to current USFA competitive members eligible to fence in Open competitions (one-day membership are not valid for this tournament) and to foreign fencers with current FIE licenses. However, foreign fencers are not eligible to compete in USFA National Championship events. In the event that a foreign fencer finishes within the qualifying group, the foreign fencer will be skipped and only the highest-finishing eligible domestic fencers will qualify. Venue Houston Athletic Fencing Center 4997 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77047 Events Scheduled: Times listed are close of registration. Saturday Feb 1, 2014 08:00 AM........Div 1A Senior Men's Epee 08:30 AM........Div 1A Senior Women's Foil 09:00 AM........Div 1A Senior Men's Saber 09:30 AM........Vet Combined Women's Foil 13:00 PM........Div 1A Senior Women's Epee 13:00 PM........Div 1A Senior Women's Saber 01:30 PM........Div 1A Senior Men's Foil 02:00 PM........Vet Combined Women's Epee 03:30 PM........Vet Combined Women's Saber Sunday Feb 02, 2014 08:00 AM........C & Under Senior Men's Epee 08:30 AM........C & Under Senior Women's Foil 09:00 AM........C & Under Senior Men's Saber 09:30 AM........Vet Combined Men's Foil 12:30 PM........Vet Combined Men's Epee 01:00 PM........C & Under Senior Women's Saber 01:30 PM........C & Under Senior Men's Foil 01:30 PM........C & Under Senior Women's Epee 03:30 PM........Vet Combined Men's Saber An attempt will be made to accommodate fencers fencing in more than one event on the same day. Awards will be given to top 8 finishers in each event. Fees: Before 10pm 1/01/14 ←superseded Because of the holiday season, the regular registration deadline for the Houston ROC Alice B Memorial is being extended until 10 pm January 17th. Registration: $30 Event: $40 After 10pm 1/01/14 ←superseded After 10pm 1/17/14 Registration: $60 Event: $40 Registration is not completed until payment is made All requests for a refund must be made to the tournament organizer and will be processed after the tournament. Registration fees are non refundable. ONE DAY USFA MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOT VALID FOR ENTRY INTO ROC EVENTS. Mail in payment All checks should be written out to BCFA. Checks for regular registration must be post marked by 1/01/2014 ←superseded 1/17/2014 To pay by check: Mail to: BCFA 4826 Braesvalley Houston, TX 77035 Include: >Name (Print) >Club Affiliation >Birth year >Male/Female >Events to be fencer >Rating in each weapon >Contact info Tournament Organization All events will be fenced electrically. Masks, body cords AND LAMES! will be subject to equipment control. Sabre cuffs are required. Seeding will be according to standard guidelines for ROC events. It is the responsibility of the fencer to notify the Bout Committee at the time of registration if they are on the NRPS. One round of pools will be fenced; 100% promoted to DE's of 15 touches. Initial seeding, seeding after pools and final placements will be posted in the venue. Fencers are responsible for verifying the posted lists, and signing their pool and DE sheets. Reseeds due to information that it was the fencer's responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of (NRPS standing, club representation, etc) will result in a $25 fine, payable in cash. Organizers reserve the right to limit fencing in cross-over events in order to efficiently run the tournament. Tournament Info: The ROCs award points to the top 32. Only the best 3 results count toward point totals; points can only be updated once results and program service fee are received by the National Office from the ROC tournament organizer. Please refer to Chapters 3 & 4 of the Athlete Handbook for more details on points. Athlete Handbook 3.2.2 Div I-A: Born 2000 or before, or on the Junior National Rolling Points List, with any rating Div II: Born 2000 or before, and with C, D, E, or U rating ROC events function as qualifiers to the National Championships Division I-A, Division II, and Veteran Categories, and may qualify fencers to other events, depending upon classification and status. Qualifying for DIV I-A will qualify a fencing for DIV II/DIV III if eligible. Qualification Path to Nationals from the D1A ROCs: •Place in top 8, of those eligible and not already qualified, at any current season Division I-A Regional Open Circuit OR •Be on the current season’s Division I-A Regional Open Circuit point standings at the regular fee entry deadline for the USA Fencing National Championships with at least 1000 points. Qualification Path to Nationals from the DV2 ROCs •Finish in the top 10% (with a minimum of 4) of a Division II ROC (see Table 2.7.3.2 in Chapter 2.7) Note: Results posted at the venue and on FRED are not official; results must be verified by the national office for final determination of qualification). The Athlete’s Handbook (http://usfencing.org/resources/documents/athlete-handbook) contains detailed information on qualifying pathways and should be consulted as the appropriate reference document. Current USFA competitive or other foreign federation membership required. Must present membership card at check-in. USFA cards can be reprinted at https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?sraid=10. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USFA membership. Current membership list: http://usfencing.org/us-fencing-membership/current-membership-listing. You may join or renew USFA at the door (parent signature required if under age 18). Have separate check payable to USFA or use your credit card (preferred). Download USFA membership application at: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/44701/2011-12_Individual_Membership_Application.pdf VENUE DIRECTIONS: The Houston Athletic Fencing Center 4997 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77035 1 1/2 blocks west of the 610 loop Behind the Cabana Car Wash and The Meyerland Animal Clinic Use driveway between Car Wash & Animal Clinic Maps will be available at the Sheraton Suites From I-45 North (going south) exit 610 North Loop (going west) follow this to the West loop (going south). Follow 610 straight looking for the South Post Oak sign (not Post Oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. From Hobby Airport I45 South Travel North on 45 to the South 610 Loop past the Astrodome. Stay in your extreme left hand lane and follow the sign S. Post Oak, Exit W. Bellfort. Right on West Bellfort We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. From I-10 coming from the West. Follow I-10 going east and exit onto 610 Loop West. Pass the Galleria and continue straight on 610 looking for South Post Oak sign (not Post Oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left. I-10 coming from the East. Follow I-10 going west through downtown Houston, exit 610 West. Pass the Galleria. Straight on 610 look for South Post Oak sign (not Post Oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Car Wash. From 59 to 610 West Loop follow the Sign South Post Oak (not Post Oak) to W. Bellfort exit. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Cabana Car Wash & Meyerland Animal Clinic. Hotel Sheraton Suites Houston Near the Galleria (713) 586-2444 2400 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 $95 for a suite plus tax (ask for fencing rate) Book your reservation by calling the hotel main number directly. In case of problems making the reservation, contact sales manager Booker Lynne Graves at (713) 586-5187 or tournament organizer Louise Lepie (see following). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on format and tournament contact: Louise Lepie - (832) 338-9808 - myfencingacademy@yahoo.com Preregistration opens on 10/20/2013. Preregistration closes on 01/30/2014.