Birmingham Fencing Club 3-Weapon Open

Another great tournament, free snacks, and important competitive experience Junior Olympics and the February .NAC. Join us on January 31, 2009 and February 1, 2009. Preregistration closes on 01/30/2009. Events Scheduled: SATURDAY Senior Mixed Epee D & Under Senior Mixed Epee Senior Mixed Saber D & Under Senior Mixed Saber Y10 Mixed 0 or 2 blades required Saber Y12 Mixed Saber SUNDAY Senior Mixed Foil D & Under Mixed Foil Y10 Mixed 0 or 2 blades required Foil Y12 Mixed Foil This tournament has been sanctioned by the Alabama Division of the USFA. We always try to use an independent chairperson for our bout committee. Our coaches will not act as referees and the chairperson of the bout committee will direct the use of referees to ensure independence. You can count on well run tournaments and good referees. Saturday, January 31, 2009 Open Epee -- 9:30 AM* D&Under Epee -- 12:30 PM* Open Sabre -- 9:30 AM* D&Under Sabre -- 1:00 PM* Y10 Youth Sabre -- 10:30 AM* Y12 Youth Sabre -- 1:30 PM* Sunday, February 1, 2009 Open Foil -- 9:30 AM* D&Under Foil -- 1:00 PM* Y10 Youth Foil -- 10:30 AM* Y12 Youth Foil -- 1:30 PM* *Times posted are the close of registration time. Registration will open 1 hour prior to times listed. The venue will open at 8:00 A.M. Events will start approximately 30 minutes after the close of registration. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING USFA AGE RESTRICTIONS AT OPEN EVENTS: For any USFA competition that is not specifically stated for a certain age category; e.g., Youth or Cadet or Junior or Veterans, the athlete must be at least 13 years old as of January 1 of the fencing season. The fencing season is the same as the membership year, August 1 through the following July 31. The only exception to this rule is that an athlete under the age of 13 on January 1 of the fencing season, who is on the Junior national point standings, will be allowed to complete in any competition as long as the athlete meets any other criteria required for that competition, e.g., holding a certain classification. The Birmingham Fencing Club will strictly enforce this rule at all tournaments Cost: $25 for the first event $15 for each additional event All "A" rated fencers fence for free in all events! All "B" rated fencers will receive a $10 discount! All "C" rated fencers will receive a $5 discount! Venue: Birmingham Fencing Club 1425 Montgomery Highway (Highway 31), Suite 25 Birmingham, Alabama 35216 205-823-4448 Awards: Through 3rd place, as well as to the top 3 placing women (through top 8 for Y12 events) -USFA rules apply. Ratings will be awarded as appropriate for each event. -Fencers under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian signature on the tournament entry form and on the USFA membership form (available at http://www.usfencing.org ), if not already a USFA member. -Proof of USFA membership required. Don't forget your card! You may join at the door. -Mask checks will be performed prior to competition, and there will be weight/shim tests for all weapons brought onto the fencing strip. You MUST wear a plastron, and NO SWEATPANTS will be permitted in competition. Pre-registration is important! This tournament is being held in a facility with room for seven strips, and it may become necessary to limit the number of entries in particular events. Pre-register online at AskFred.net and look to see who else is coming, or register by mail, email or telephone. Payment can be made upon arrival. Mail entries to: Birmingham Fencing Club 1425 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 25 Birmingham, Alabama 35216 Make checks payable to: Birmingham Fencing Club Call the Birmingham Fencing Club at (205) 823-4448 Email: David Arias at arias@fencingclub.org or 205-515-8702 For driving directions, go to http://www.fencingclub.org. There are many places to eat nearby. If you are having trouble finding the venue on the day of the tournament, call (205)515-3902 or the Club (205)823-4448. For additional information on the Birmingham Fencing Club and a full schedule of our tournaments for this season, please visit our website at http://www.fencingclub.org (not all tournaments have been posted on AskFred.net) Birmingham Fencing Club Red Mountain Bestimmtag 2007 Entry Form Name_________________________ Club__________________________ Address_______________________ Division_______________________ E-mail_______________________________ / / Male / / Female Birth Date ____________Age____________ USFA Number_________________ Cost: $25 for the first event $15 for each additional event Event Rating/Year Fee Open Epee _____ ___ D&Under Epee _____ ___ Open Sabre _____ ___ D&Under Sabre_____ ___ Open Foil _____ ___ D&Under Epee _____ ___ Y10 Youth Sabre _____ ___ Y12 Youth Sabre _____ ___ Y10 Youth Foil _____ ___ Y12 Youth Foil _____ ___ Total $________ Make checks payable to the Birmingham Fencing Club. Mail to: Birmingham Fencing Club 1425 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 25 Birmingham, Alabama 35216 Waiver I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Birmingham Fencing Club, the United States Fencing Association, the officials, managers, sponsors, and other participants from any and all liabilities arising from illness, losses, injuries or damages I may suffer as a result of my participation in the 2009 Birmingham Fencing Club 3-Weapon fencing tournament. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this competition. I further waive all rights to any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other recording of this event for any purpose. Signature (if under 18, parent or guardian must sign) ___________________________ Date____________ Consent for Medical Treatment I understand and appreciate that participation in the sport of fencing carries a risk to me of serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death. I give my consent to representatives of the Birmingham Fencing Club to obtain medical care from physicians, clinics or hospitals for any illness and/or injury that could arise during the 2009 Birmingham Fencing Club 3-Weapon fencing tournament. Name of Person to contact in an emergency _____________________________ Phone No._____________ Signature (if under 18, parent or guardian must sign) ____________________________ Date___________