NGFC OFFiCIAL RYC (foil & epee) and tournament

LAST CHANCE Regional Youth Circuit (RYC)- last opportunity for Y10's (born 1999 or later) and Y12's (1997 or 1998) to qualify for Summer Nationals!!! Y10's and Y12's need only show up, be a member of USFA, and fence to qualify for Summer Nationals. Y14's do not qualify for summer nationals at this event. NGFC 811 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 (behind 805 Brogdon Rd) Events Scheduled: D & Under Mixed Epee Mixed Epee D & Under Mixed Foil Mixed Foil Y10 Mixed Epee RYC Y10 Mixed Foil RYC Y12 Mixed Epee RYC Y12 Mixed Foil RYC Y14 Mixed Epee Y14 Mixed Foil Preregistration opens on 01/12/2010. Preregistration closes on 03/21/2010. Times denote the closeof check-in. For RYC events (Y10, Y12, & Y14) cost is $20 for first event, $15 for second For D & Under and Open events cost is $20 for first event, $10 for second (or more) •All fencers must be current USFA members, and will need to show proof of membership, either by card or by fax from the USFA. (Alternatively, a fencer may be a member in good standing of another National Federation or a current FIE license holder.) You may renew your USFA membership or join at the tournament. Fencers under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian signature (not a coach) on their USFA membership form (if renewing or joining at the tournament) and on the tournament entry form. •Mask punch test 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. No sweatpants will be permitted. Female fencers must wear plastic chest protectors. •All USFA rules apply. At the end of each bout, fencers are required to sign pool sheets and DE slips before leaving the strip. USFA rules will be enforced throughout the competition. •Y10 fencers MUST use blades that are no longer than 32.5” (i.e., blades that are designated a "0" or "2" under the internationally recognized lengths). Weapon length will be checked by the Referee. •Tournament format will be pools with bouts to five points, 100% advance to the direct elimination (DE). DE bouts will be conducted as they are at a NAC. For Y10 and Y12, the winner of the DE bouts is the best 2 out of 3 five-touch bouts. For Y14, the DE bouts are 15 touches (three 3-minute periods, with a 1-minute rest between periods). To fence Y14, you must have been born in 1995-1996 To fence Y12, you must have been born in 1997-1998 To fence Y10, you must have been born in 1999-later. Y12's will be allowed to "fence up" in Y14 events. Y10's will be allowed to "fence up" in Y12 events. Also, all fencers should have at least two working weapons and body cords. No armorer will be available. If you need to join USFA or renew your membership for 2009-2010, you can do so at the tournament. (additional $60 fee)