Wang Memorial Reg 5 Div 1A/2 ROC, RYC

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March 14 - 15 2015
Registration closes March 7, 2015
ARLINGTON Convention Center 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011 USA Map
Online Payment Required To Register
This is a Region 5 Division 1A, Division 2 Regional Open Circuit and Regional Youth Circuit We are in ARLINGTON this year, not IRVING.
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Tournament: Wang Memorial Div 1A/2 ROC and RYC March 14-15, 2015 Online registration closes on March 7th. This page will be continually updated, so please check it often. This is a Region 5 Division 1A, Division 2 Regional Open Circuit and Regional Youth Circuit We are at the ARLINGTON Convention Center this year, not IRVING. Sponsored by ABSOLUTE FENCING GEAR, exclusive vendor and supplier of metal pistes and scoring equipment. Division IA, Division II ROC, Wheelchair, and RYC Youth 10, 12, 14 events Fencers must be competitive members of the USFA or affiliated Federation (e.g, Puerto Rico). Regular registration open now until midnight, February 8th. Sponsored by ABSOLUTE FENCING GEAR - they will have their store on site during the tournament. USFA Membership Fencers must be a USFA or FIE Member. Proof of membership is required. Pre-registered fencers will receive membership status information via askFRED email using most current USFA membership data. Age status will be checked against USFA membership data - bring proof of age if there are discrepancies. While fencers are encouraged to get memberships directly through the USFA prior to the competition, completed USFA membership forms will be accepted at the door. If you do not have proof of membership, you will be required to complete and pay for a membership. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (NO CASH!); bring separate check or credit card number (preferred) for membership. Fencers under 18 years old are reminded they need the signature of a parent or guardian (not a coach) on BOTH the membership and waiver forms. Waiver of Liability The North Texas Division Waiver of Liability is required to be filled out and signed. It can be downloaded at http://www.northtexasfencing.org/gov_docs/waiverconsent.pdf Venue: Arlington Convention Center 1200 Ballpark Way Arlington, Texas 76011 $5.00 parking fee at the Convention Center This is the end of Texas spring break for many local school systems, so 6 Flags and several other attractions will be open. To see what's available, link to the digital Visitor Guide for Arlington, Texas: http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/MaddenMedia/txarlovg12/2011122001/#0 For Enterprise Rental Car Discounts, go to Enterprise Rental Car (discounts to attractions in Arlington) - http://www.arlington.org/enterprise HOST HOTEL: Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites 700 Avenue H East Arlington, TX 76011 The cutoff date for getting a suite at the discounted rate is midnight, February 27. The discounted rate is $117/night plus taxes. The hotel will honor this rate for the nights of March 13 – 15 only (last checkout on the 16th). Use the following link: http://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=DALCP&_PMID=99801505&GPC=WNM

  • Enter your arrival and departure dates and click “check availability.” You will be directed to choose your room at the discounted price of $117 before taxes. If for any reason the link doesn’t work, you may call (817) 394-5200 and speak with the Sales Administrator, Kia Kimbrell. She will be able to assist you in making the reservation.
  • Two room suites feature bedrooms with king or two double beds with specially designed Sealy UnicasedCelestial Plush Mattresses for a great night's sleep.
  • Each suite offers a separate living room with full size sleeper sofa, mini-refrigerator and wet bar area.
  • All rooms feature an oversized workstation with dual-line phones, work desk, complimentary Wi-Fi and LG Flat Screen TV's with all Hi Definition channels.
  • There are several excellent dine-in restaurants within walking distance as well as a McDonald’s and Subway.
FREE AIRPORT PICK UP AND DELIVERY TO DFW INTERNATIONAL
  • The Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites provides free airport transportation to and from the Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW).
  • Hours of operation are from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm (CST). To schedule pick up:
      Go to the lower level (ground transportation area). You can text from your phone your first and last name and your terminal to 817-442-3154. The front desk will respond immediately. You can also call 817-394-5000, and tell front desk what terminal you are at and wait by the courtesy gray van sign for the Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites Van. Both Vans are white with burgundy letters.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER The hotel is 2.5 miles from the venue. Plan to be at the venue at least 1 HOUR PRIOR to your event registration closing time to allow plenty of time for the transportation.
  • HOTEL SHUTTLE: The hotel will run a shuttle for guests to/from the venue and within a 10 mile radius for $2.5/per person/per trip from 6:30am - 6 pm. Check with the front desk for scheduling.
  • TROLLEY: The Arlington Trolley will be operating for Texas Spring Break 10am - 10pm March 9-15 (6 Flags will be open during this time). When you stay at the Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites hotel, you can enjoy FREE transportation from the hotel to the venue and many of the great attractions in the area. The Crown Plaza is on the RED LINE. The Trolley stops include Globe Life Park, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor & the Arlington Convention Center. The trolley does not go to AT&T Stadium. For more details: www.arlingtontrolley.com
      Taking the trolley to the Arlington Convention Center is easy as three easy steps.
        1. Pick up a trolley pass at hotel front desk. The trolley hours of operation are posted at the front desk or ask hotel front desk personnel. 2. Upon boarding the trolley, advise the trolley driver that you would like to be transported to the Arlington Convention Center. Note: The trolley will not automatically stop at the Arlington Convention Center unless guests request a stop. Guests must notify the trolley driver upon boarding the trolley that a convention center stop is desired. 3. To request to be picked up from the Arlington Convention Center, please call the Trolley Supervisor at 817-504-9744 and give him the name of your hotel. The trolley that services your hotel will be dispatched to the Arlington Convention Center. The trolley will pick you up from the Arlington Convention Center within 30 minutes of your call. Guests will be picked up on the east side of the Arlington Convention Center (Ballpark Way). Note: The trolley will not automatically pick you up unless you call to schedule a pick up.
  • PERSONAL VEHICLE: Parking at the Convention Center is $5.00/day with no in or out.
BIRTH YEAR ELIGIBILITY
  • Youth 10 2004-2007
  • Youth 12 2002-2005
  • Youth 14 2000-2003
  • Div IA/II 2001 or earlier
  • Wheelchair 2004 and later
FEES:
  • Early Bird now through MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 31ST
    • $25.00 Registration
    • $30.00 per Youth and Wheelchair Event
    • $35.00 per Div IA/II event
  • Regular Fees January 1 EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT 7 FEBRUARY 2015:
    • $40.00 Registration
    • $35.00 per Event
  • Online Late Registration (triple fee period) begins February 2nd.
    • $120.00 Registration
    • $105.00 per event
  • Online registration will close at midnight, March 7th.
    • You may still register at the door for triple fees plus a $200 late fee. Fencers on Askfred who have not paid will be removed on March 7th from the list and will incur the "at the door" rate of $200 late fee plus triple fees.
If you prefer to pay by check, register online with askfred and mail your payment for registration and entry fees to: FENCING INSTITUTE OF TEXAS 11482 LUNA ROAD, SUITE 100 FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 Include the following information with your payment:
    * Your Name (PRINT) * Your Division * Your Club Representation * Your Birth Year * Male or Female * The event(s) you wish to fence (specify Div 1A, Div 2, Y14, Y12, Y10) * Your weapons ratings for ALL weapons; example: F: B2010, E: D2011, U: Unrated
$25 of the registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any requests for refunds due to DOCUMENTEDoutstanding and unusual circumstances are at the discretion of the organizers and will be processed 3 weeks after the tournament ends. If you paid through askfred, a 3% handling fee will also be assessed. Requests for refunds must be made in writing (postal or email: info@fenceintexas.org). NO REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER MIDNIGHT MARCH 10TH. Event Check-in Times Fencers must check in for each event during the times listed below. Events listed by Day and Time Saturday
    D1A Men's Epee 7:00 - 8:00 AM Y10 Men's Foil 7:00 - 8:00 AM Y10 Women's Foil 7:00 - 8:00 AM D2 Men's Sabre 7:00 - 8:00 AM Chair Mixed Epee 7:00 - 8:00 AM
    D2 Women's Foil 9:30 - 10:30 AM Y10 Men's Sabre 9:30 - 10:30 AM Y10 Women's Sabre 9:30 - 10:30 AM
    Y12 Men's Epee 10:30 - 11:30 AM Y12 Women's Epee 10:30 - 11:30 AM Y14 Men's Foil 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    D2 Women's Sabre 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Chair Mixed Foil 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    D1A Women's Epee 1:30 - 2:30 PM D2 Men's Foil 1:30 - 2:30 PM Y14 Women's Foil 1:30 - 2:30 PM Y14 Men's Sabre 1:30 - 2:30 PM
    Y14 Women's Sabre 2:30 - 3:30 PM Chair Mixed Sabre 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Sunday
    D2 Men's Epee 7:00 - 8:00 AM Y14 Women's Epee 7:00 - 8:00 AM Y12 Men's Foil 7:00 - 8:00 AM Y12 Women's Foil 7:00 - 8:00 AM D1A Men's Sabre 7:00 - 8:00 AM
    Y10 Women's Epee 9:00 - 10:00 AM
    D1A Women's Sabre 9:30 - 10:30 AM
    Y10 Men's Epee 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    D1A Men's Foil 11:00 AM - NOON
    Y14 Men's Epee 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM D1A Women's Foil 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    D2 Women's Epee NOON - 1:00 PM
    Y12 Men's Sabre 12:30 - 1:30 PM Y12 Women's Sabre 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Events listed by Gender and Division All times are CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES
    Chair
      Epee Sat 8:00 AM Foil Sat 12:30 PM Sabre Sat 3:30 PM
    Y10 Men's
      Epee Sun 11:30 AM Foil Sat 8:00 AM Sabre Sat 10:30 AM
    Y10 Women's
      Epee Sun 10:00 AM Foil Sat 8:00 AM Sabre Sat 10:30 AM
    Y12 Men's
      Epee Sat 11:30 AM Foil Sun 8:00 AM Sabre Sun 1:30 PM
    Y12 Women's
      Epee Sat 11:30 AM Foil Sun 8:00 AM Sabre Sun 1:30 PM
    Y14 Men's
      Epee Sun 12:30 PM Foil Sat 11:30 AM Sabre Sat 2:30 PM
    Y14 Women's
      Epee Sun 8:00 AM Foil Sat 2:30 PM Sabre Sat 3:30 PM
    D1A Men's
      Epee Sat 8:00 AM Foil Sun 12 NOON Sabre Sun 8:00 AM
    D1A Women's
      Epee Sat 2:30 PM Foil Sun 12:30 PM Sabre Sun 10:30 AM
    D2 Men's
      Epee Sun 8:00 AM Foil Sat 2:30 PM Sabre Sat 8:00 AM
    D2 Women's
      Epee Sun 1:00 PM Foil Sat 10:30 AM Sabre Sat 12:30 PM
REGIONAL OPEN CIRCUIT (ROC) DIV IA, DIV II events: $5 of entry fees go to the USFA for tournament development; REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT (RYC) Y14, Y12, Y10 events: $3 of entry fees go to the USFA for tournament development; remaining proceeds will go to the Eric Wang Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is available to any college bound fencer in the USA. For more information on the Eric Wang Scholarship, please see http://www.fenceintexas.org/scholarships.htm Tournament Organization
    * All events will be fenced electrically on appropriately grounded METALLIC STRIPS! * Masks, body cords AND LAMES will be subject to equipment control. Foil fencers must have the conductive bib. * Seeding will be according to standard guidelines for ROC/RYC events. It is the responsibility of the fencer to notify the Bout Committee at the time of registration if they are on the NRPS. * One round of pools will be fenced; 100% promoted to DE's of 15 touches (or 10 touches for Y10). * Initial seeding will be posted on line as soon as possible after the close of the late registration period. Fencers should check this initial seeding periodically and email info@fenceintexas.org with any changes. It is the fencer's responsibility to provide proof of classification or club changes AS VERIFIED BY THE USFA. * Initial seeding, seeding after pools and final placements will be posted in the venue. Fencers are responsible for verifying the posted lists, and signing their pool and DE sheets. Reseeds due to information that it was the fencer's responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of (NRPS standing, club representation, etc) will result in a $25 fine, payable in cash. * Organizers reserve the right to limit fencing in cross-over events in order to efficiently run the tournament. Seeding: Preliminary Seeding will be based on the following order:
      • National Rolling Points Standing (RYC events go all the way down the NRPS, not just through the top 32) • Classification and year • If athlete has neither National Points nor a weapon classification they are seeded on a random basis with the other athletes in the same situation
Tournament Staff: Local Organizer Chair (LOC) Lockette Manley Technical Committee Chair Brenda Waddoups Head Armourer Ovy Waddoups Lead Referee AssignerDamon Skaggs Referee Coordinator David Sierra Referee Cadre Damon Scaggs Laura Decker Justin Meehan Nelly Evanyk Jerry Benson Ian Gale Jaimie Fife Rylan Dylap Reghan Ward Adam Brewer Andrew Foster Anna Cillo Dan Torchia Chris Medalis Brycen Rushing Fernando Delgado Abbas Fadel Jake New Vitaliy Boksiner Jaimie Vaughn Adelia Loomis Andria Hine Alex Chee John Trojanowski Frederick Breslow Gary VanderWege Bobby Gibbs Karl Welch Slavin Mu Contact info@fenceintexas.org for additional information.