Louisiana State High School Fencing Championships

CHECK CONFIRMED ENTRIES HERE http://www.almdiv.org/confirmed_LSHSFC_07.htm Don't forget your signed waiver: http://www.almdiv.org/Operations/waiverconsent.pdf THE SIXTH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR LOUISIANA is presented by Caddo Bossier Foundation for Sword Sports, Southfield School and Shreveport Regional Sports Authority and is limited to middle or high school students of appropriate age (1993) who reside or attend school in Louisiana. Because of this limitation by geographic border and age, the event is USFA sanctioned but not rated. If information on FRED and information on www.almdiv.org conflict, information from www.almdiv.org will prevail. EVENT SCHEDULE: Times listed in bold are CLOSE of registration/check-in (parenthesis (Times in italitcs are projected finish) Saturday, January 6 7:00 8:00 Men's Epee (24) 12:40 11:00 12:00 Women's Foil (12) 4:25 11:30 12:30 Men's Saber (16) 4:10 4:00 Former Champ Men's Foil (3)** 5:30 4:00 Former Champ Women's Epee (3)** 5:30 4:30 Former Champ Women's Sabre (3)** 5:30 Sunday, January 7 7:00 8:00 Women's Saber (8) 10:30 9:00 10:00 Men's Foil (24) 2:40 1:00 2:00 Women's Epee (6) 5:30 5:00 Former Champ Men's Epee (?) ** 5:00 Former Champ Men's Sabre (2)** 5:00 Former Champ Women's Foil (3) ** ** Former Champions information is included in the format area, and depending on current competing athlete's needs time may change (i.e. 2 women's champs on Sat and 2 men's champs on Sun may need to be separated) It should be final around Tuesday. VENUE: Southfield School 1100 Southfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 FEES LATE FEES WILL BE IMPOSED AFTER DECEMBER 6th. December 7th through December 31st fees are $35 and $10 per extra event. After December 31st FEES ARE TRIPLE PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. Pre-PAY is required and fees are calculated at time of payment. STATE CHAMP T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE Make sure you get the size shirt you want by pre-ordering your shirt for $10. You can pay for it along with your fees online, and it will be waiting for you at check-in. Format: One round of pools with 100% promotion to simple direct elimination. Former Louisiana State High School Champions receive free entry to fence in an exhibition round in your championship weapon(s). Indicate on the registration page that you are a former champion. Only check this option if you qualify, otherwise your registration will be incomplete and you will have to pay late fees at the door. For a list of former champs eligible for this offer, go here http://www.almdiv.org/BusinessDivision/lshsfchampslist.htm Current competitive USFA Membership is required. Memberships available at the door. Membership AND informed consent forms for minors require the signature of a parent or legal guardian, the coach may not sign. Receipts from clubs or other tournaments are not acceptable as these membership forms may not have been submitted. Membership and informed consent forms will be available at the venue. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (bring separate checks for the tournament and membership). Fencers are responsible for verifying information on all posted lists both prior to and during fencing. Fencers are required to fence in proper fencing attire; current USFA rules will apply. Equipment testing includes mask, lame, sabre glove, and cords. Please come early to ensure enough time to have equipment checked, and in the case of failure, enough time to find substitute equipment. AWARDS GIVEN FOR TOP 4 IN EACH EVENT See previous year photos here. http://www.almdiv.org/Results/2006/State%20Champs/lshsfc06results.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sword Sports is a non-profit organization which promotes the Olympic sport of fencing. We strive to enable everyone to try the sport and facilitate in the development of those who choose to pursue it, regardless of sex, race, religion, or financial ability. If you are unable to pay the entry fee, travel costs for monetary reasons, or if you would not be able to attend for lack of housing, please contact us very soon; we may be able to assist you. If you require additional information about the competition, please contact Terry Harkey. (318) 458-3779 or email magnetfencing@sport.rr.com