Doug Griswold Memorial/PEAK OPEN - Foil & Epee

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 09/26/2023

We ask that you please read through the entire document carefully.

• The "reg close" time is the start time for the event.
• If we need to change the Start times, we will communicate these and any other changes via email by Wednesday before the tournament.

***We reserve the right to make changes to the tournament and procedures as needed.***

No late registrations accepted.

No registration at the door.

Registration fees:

• are paid at the front desk.
• Cash or check only.

ONE Event Fees: $40

TWO Events Fees: $70

Awards for the top 4 fencers in each event.

Proof or USA Fencing "Access membership" is required for all fencers:

http://www.usfencing.org/membership

Please check/update your membership with USA Fencing and your askFRED profile to correctly reflect your membership status.

Fencers who do not have a USA Fencing "Access or Competitive" membership will be not be allowed to compete.

Sanctioned Senior Events (born 2010 or earlier)

Senior Men's Foil

Senior Women's Foil

senior Men's Epee

Senior Women's Epee

Some events may be combined due to low registration numbers.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY

USA Fencing competitive membership required. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. To print your membership card or to join/renew visit: https://member.usfencing.org

** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by Apex Fencing Academy. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Apex Fencing Academy, and referees/staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to Apex Fencing Academy 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. Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by Apex Fencing Academy and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.**

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/athletes-usa-fencing-rule-book

Equipment check required (mask, lame (as appropriate), mask cords, and body cords).

Armorer will be on-site.

Name is NOT required on uniform.

100% advances to DE after pool results.

No fence-off for third place.

Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. This includes club affiliation, division, classification, date of birth, gender, spelling of name, etc . Errors in posted pool results must be reported to the BC immediately (within 5 minutes). Once DE round starts and tableau is posted, the pool results are final and no adjustments will be made. Check all scores before leaving the strip. Fencer signature on pool sheet and DE slip implies accuracy.

Photography and filming is allowed, however NO flash photography is allowed.

Withdrawal:

Withdrawal during pools: The pools must be fenced through the last bout. A fencer who withdraws, or who is excluded, is scratched from the pool, and his results are annulled as if he had not taken part.

Withdrawal during DE: When for whatever reason a fencer cannot fence or cannot complete his bout, his opponent is declared winner of that bout. A fencer who withdraws does not lose his place in the overall classification of the competition.

Airport and transportation:

RDU airport 20 min from venue.

https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/transportation-services/

Nearby Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Apex-Raleigh, 1006 Marco Dr, Apex, NC 27502, (919) 387-3636

https://goo.gl/maps/DAdoimvW1E8J9mp17

Candlewood Suites Apex, 1005 Marco Dr, Apex, NC 27502, (919) 387-8595

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Nearby Food options

There are multiple restaurants within walking distance of the venue. Historic Downtown Apex is only 1 mile away:https://www.apexdowntown.com/