Columbia International ROC

Columbia International ROC November 18-20, 2011 Northwest Fencing Center, Beaverton, OR The Columbia International is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier events. Held at the Northwest Fencing Center, this charitable tournament raises funds for the grant programs, which benefit fencers in need. The Columbia International is part of the Regional Open Circuit (ROC). The top 8 of finishers in the senior events will qualify for Division I-A at Summer Nationals. Veteran fencers that compete in the senior events will automatically qualify for the corresponding veteran event at Summer Nationals. Competing in the veteran events on Friday evening WILL NOT qualify you for Summer Nationals. ---------- Schedule ---------- Friday, November 18, 2011: 7:00 pm - Veteran Mixed Foil, Epee, and Saber Saturday, November 19, 2011: 7:00 am - Doors open 8:00 am - Senior Women's Foil & Senior Men's Saber 1:00 pm - Senior Men's Epee Sunday, November 20, 2011: 7:00 am - Doors open 8:00 am - Senior Men's Foil 11:30 am - Senior Women's Epee 12:30 pm - Senior Women's Saber Arrive early to get your equipment checked! We will be running on a strict schedule so your promptness is appreciated. Fencers that wish to fence in two events on the same day must report to the strip when called or they may be scratched from the event. We will try to accommodate people as best we can, but we will not delay events if a fencer is still fencing in another event. All events will be fenced as a single round of pools, followed by straight direct-elimination, no fence-off for third. If an event exceeds 80 fencers, it may be necessary to do a cut after the pool round. This will be announced after the registration deadline, once the number of attendees is known. Prizes will be awarded to the top 4 finishers in the senior and veteran events. Medals will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in all events. ---------- Registration Information ---------- Before November 5, 2011: - $25 registration fee - $25 per senior event - $10 per veteran event IMPORTANT NOTICE: IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE, ALL FEES WILL DOUBLE. After November 5, 2011 (at 11:59pm PST): - $50 registration fee - $50 per senior event - $20 per veteran event REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 13, 2011. All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED (*see note below). Registration fees are non-refundable. Event fees are fully-refundable - contact tmbrown11@gmail.com. * - Note: If you do not wish to pre-pay online, contact tmbrown11@gmail.com for alternate payment options. NWFC will accept cash/check/credit cards. Please note, payment must be received before the deadline, or double fees will apply. ---------- Venue Information ---------- The event will be held at: Northwest Fencing Center, 4950 SW Western Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005 For directions, visit http://www.nwfencing.org ---------- Tournament Rules ---------- All fencers must be current competitive members of the USFA, their national federation (CFF), or maintain a current FIE license. You may join or renew your USFA membership at the door. One day memberships are not valid for this tournament. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 1998 or earlier. The veteran events are open to all fencers born in 1971 or earlier. ---------- Equipment Check ---------- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, and bodycords. Fencers in the Portland area can get their equipment checked prior to the event at the Northwest Fencing Center on the following days and times: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Friday, November 18, 2011, 6:00 to 9:00 pm Priority will be given to those fencing in the veteran events until after the pools have started. ---------- Equipment Sales ---------- Our Pro Shop will have replacement blades, body cords, lames, overgloves, masks, and parts for sale. ---------- Food ---------- We will have healthy snacks available for purchase. ---------- Transportation Information ---------- The nearest airport is Portland Int'l Airport (PDX). Portland has a light-rail network called the MAX. Trains leave from Portland Int'l every 15 minutes and arrive in Beaverton Transit Center 1 hour later. From Beaverton TC, taxis are available for hotel or venue transportation. For more information on public transit, visit http://www.trimet.org ---------- Nearby Hotels ---------- Peppertree Inn (walking distance .3mi from the venue) 10720 SW Allen Boulevard Beaverton, OR 97005 http://www.peppertreeinn.com Phone: 503-641-7477 Approx. $70 / night Courtyard by Marriott (2.5mi) 8500 S W Nimbus Drive Beaverton, OR 97008 Phone: 503-641-3200 Approx. $89-129 / night Embassy Suites - Washington Square (2.5mi) 9000 SW Washington Square Road Tigard, Oregon 97223 Phone: 503-644-4000 Approx. $99-129 / night