2015 South Coast Invitational RYC/Junior -Region 4

Welcome to the 13th Annual South Coast Invitational! This year, we have events in Y10/12/14 and Junior categories. The tournament is a Regional Youth Circuit (RYC) event. We look forward to seeing you all there again this year! VENUE: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base 11200 Lexington Dr. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 NOTE: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HAS BEEN MODIFIED SLIGHTLY ON JAN 13 IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE NUMBER OF FENCERS REGISTERED. PLEASE REVIEW START TIMES FOR YOUR EVENT TO CONFIRM. EVENTS WITH AN ASTERISK DENOTE A MODIFIED CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIME SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Youth-10 Men's Epee (Sunday 8:00am) * Youth-10 Women's Epee (Sunday 9:30am) * Youth-10 Men's Foil (Saturday 10:00am) Youth-10 Women's Foil (Saturday 8:00am) * Youth-10 Men's & Women's Saber (Sunday 1:00pm) Youth-12 Women's Epee (Saturday 8:00am) Youth-12 Women's Foil (Sunday 2:30pm) * Youth-12 Women's Saber (Saturday 12:30pm) * Youth-12 Men's Epee (Saturday 11:00am) Youth-12 Men's Foil (Sunday 2:30pm) * Youth-12 Men's Saber (Saturday 9:00am) * Youth-14 Women's Epee (Sunday 4:00pm) * Youth-14 Women's Foil (Saturday 12:30am) * Youth-14 Women's Saber (Sunday 9:00am) * Youth-14 Men's Epee (Sunday 11:30am) Youth-14 Men's Foil (Saturday 8:00am) Youth-14 Men's Saber (Sunday 8:00am) Junior Women's Epee (Saturday 3:00pm) * Junior Women's Foil (Sunday 11:30am) Junior Women's Saber (Saturday 3:00pm) * Junior Men's Epee (Saturday 1:30pm) Junior Men's Foil (Sunday 8:00am) Junior Men's Saber (Saturday 3:00pm) Normal Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 The Regional Youth Circuit (RYC) is an important component of Youth fencers qualification path for the April North America Cup (NAC) and for National Championships each season. For information on how fencers qualify through RYCs, please go to the USFA's site: http://www.usfencing.org/rycresources FEES: Registration is $30 plus $25 per event FOOD: There will be a food booth on site throughout the day, serving light breakfast items, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, coffee, etc. The food booth opens at 7am daily. EQUIPMENT: The Fencing Post will be the designated equipment vendor for the tournament. They will have a booth on-site and will be stocking a wide range of gear. For more information on their inventory, visit www.thefencingpost.com. REGISTRATION: Registration will be open for the hour before the close of check-in. For example, if you event is scheduled for 10am, you should sign in at the registration check-in between 9am and 10am. The event will start shortly after the close of check-in. ARMORY: Prior to fencing, you must have your fencing gear passed through control. Be sure to visit the armorer's booth to have them certify your equipment BEFORE your event. Allow yourself enough time to check in, get your equipment tested and warm-up prior to your event. The following equipment will be checked: - mask - body cords/mask cords - lame's - ALL gloves (foil, epee and saber) Note that weapons will NOT be checked. It is the responsibility of the fencer to ensure that they are in working order and pass all necessary weight/shim tests. DIRECTIONS: From the 605 freeway, take Katella east to Lexington. Turn south onto Lexington and it will dead-end at the entrance to the reserve base. Pass through the gate and park in the first lot on your left. Signs will guide you to the parking lot. The event will be held in the base gymnasium. HOTELS: There are several hotels very close to the venue (less than one mile away): Residence Inn – Cypress/Los Alamitos 4931 Katella Ave Los Alamitos, CA (714) 484-5700 Courtyard by Marriott – Cypress/Anaheim 5865 Katella Ave Cypress, CA (714) 827-1010 Best Western 10591 Los Alamitos Blvd Los Alamitos, CA (562) 598-2299 T-SHIRT DESIGN: We have a great t-shirt designed for you designed by local artist Henri Brownell. You can pre-order your t-shirt when you register for the tournament. AskFred will give you options for sizing and quantity at that time.