Bernie Stein Memorial 2012: Super Youth Circuit

The Bernie Stein Memorial serves as both a qualifying event for the 2013 Summer National Championships, as well as a national point standing events for Y10, Y12, and Y14. Venue Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 (directions at the bottom) NEW REQUIREMENT FOR YOUTH FENCERS!!! The USFA now requires ALL fencers to show a birth certificate or other government-issued identification with a birth date before they fence in their first competition of the tournament. USFA rules apply. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron. *To complete registration you must pre-pay Events Scheduled: *ASKFRED REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. Registration Fees and Deadlines - Until 11/05/12: $40 Registration Fee and $30 per event. - Between 11/06/12 - 11/29/12: $120 Registration Fee and $90 per event. - After 11/29/12: $120 Registration Fee and $90 per event plus a $200 surcharge. Registration forms can be mailed to: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Mail-in must be postmarked by November 5, 2012 If your registration is being rejected for age, but you are currently listed on the National Rolling Points for the next lower age, please contact cane@mindspring.com. Waiver of Liability A parent signature is mandatory on both the USFA membership form and the SYC waiver/informed consent. USFA Membership Fencers must be a current competitive USFA or FIE Member. Proof of membership is required. All fencers who begin the registration process on FRED will receive membership status information via askFRED email using most current USFA membership data. Membership information can be found at the following link: http://usfencing.org/us-fencing-membership. 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. Birth year requirements Youth 10 event 2002-2005 Youth 12 event 2000-2003, or on Youth 10 NRP List Youth 14 event 1998-2001, or on Youth 12 NRP List FORMAT INFORMATION Since this event provides national youth rolling points and is a qualifying path for summer nationals for all youth groups, no events will mix. One round of 5-touch/3 minute bout pools. 100% advance to direct elimination rounds. For Y14, direct elimination bouts are 15 touch/9 minute bouts. For Y10-Y12, direct elimination bouts are 2 of 3 5-touch bouts. National Points will be awarded to those placing in the top 40% of the competitive field regardless of where the cut occurs, with no rounding up, to a maximum of 32nd place, using the National points tables for Y10, Y12 or Y14 as appropriate. EQUIPMENT All weapons will be scored electrically. Equipment (masks, lames, and body cords/head cords) will be inspected and marked. All Y10 events must be fenced with a size 0 or 2 blade. This rule will be enforced Armory will open for equipment controls beginning Thursday November 29, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The FCAZ Fencing Store (located within the venue) has a full line of equipment. It will be open during the tournament. AIRPORTS There is one major airport in the Phoenix Metro Area, Sky Harbor International Airport. It is located approximately 13 miles and 18 minutes. HOTEL INFORMATION Host Hotel: Hilton Phoenix/Chandler (located appx. 3 miles from venue) 2929 W. Frye Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224 Phone number: (480) 899-7400 Room Rate: $99 per night http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PHXCHHF-SYC-20111201/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG *Ask for the Bernie Stein Memorial rate *Hotel includes Full Hot Breakfast! Overflow Hotel: Courtyard Inn & Suites by Marriott Chandler Fashion Center 1100 South Price Rd. Chandler, Arizona 85286 (located appx. 3 miles from venue) Room Rate: $89 per night http://www.marriott.com *Be sure to mention Fencers Club of Arizona! Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center AZ 1231 South Spectrum Boulevard Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 917-9500 Room Rate: $105/night ============================================================== VENUE DIRECTIONS: Fencers Club of Arizona 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl. #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 Phone: (480) 459-5140 Map: http://www.bit.ly/ddPd5W ============================================================ CONTACTS: Bill Becker (954) 295- 6650 cane@mindspring.com Fencers Club of Arizona (480) 459-5140 canes101@mindspring.com