"The Battle of Columbus" Youth & Cadet

Columbus Fencing & Fitness is proud to host "The Battle of Columbus" YOUTH and Cadet (U17) tournament. Our team is committed to make this a very well run, well organized, and well refereed event. IMPORTANT: Y10, Y12 and Y14 competitors, Men & Women Events Will be Separated if 6 or more women fencers compete. * Y8 Mixed Saber and Epee events are UNSANCTIONED. FEES: Early Bird: $35 registration $20 per event; Deadline - Thursday, September 7th. Regular Registration: $45 registration $25 per event; Deadline for askFRED.net preregistration - Monday, September 18th. Walk ins: $65 registration + $35 per event; Deadline @ Check in. No prepayment required. Payments by CASH or CHECK are collected at check in. EQUIPMENT All masks must pass 12K punch test. Size #2 BLADES are required for all Y10 events. Total of 10 fencing strips will be used in order to be on time with all scheduled events. 2016-17 Competitive USFA Membership is REQUIRED. Membership forms will be available at check-in. CLASSIFICATION EARNINGS To award changes in classifications (aka. ratings), USA Fencing rules require for all Youth and Cadet competitions to exceed criteria in Group C1 or higher. RULES USA Fencing rules apply as set forth in the USA Fencing Rulebook and as discussed further in the USA Fencing Athlete Handbook (http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/About-Us/Manuals.aspx) TOURNAMENT VENUE Preregistration opens on 07/11/2017. Preregistration closes on 09/22/2017. http://www.614fencing.com/