Post by LongBlade on Sept 14, 2009 1:27:07 GMT -5
34th Bobcat Open
San Marcos, Texas
9/19-20/09
askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=9275&FREDSID=3fmngree0htvhhen0auhgsfpp2
Tournament hosted by Texas State Fencing Club.
Jowers Gym 221, 222, and first floor gym. www.maps.txstate.edu/campus/buildings/jow.html
Events Scheduled:
Women's Epee - Sunday 9/20 1:00pm
Women's Foil - Saturday 9/19 1:00pm
Women's Saber - Sunday 9/20 3:00pm
Mixed Epee - Sunday 9/20 9:00am
Mixed Foil - Saturday 9/19 9:00am
Mixed Saber - Sunday 9/20 11:00am
Registration fee and first event: $45
Each additional event: $10
Preregistration closes on 09/18/2009.
Venue doors open at 8:00am each day.
*** PARTICIPANT INFORMATION ***
- Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. A database of current SWS members is available at www.southwestfencing.org. Fencers who's status cannot be confirmed either here or through the national office will NOT be allowed to compete. USFA membership will be available at the day of the tournament.
- Minors (under 18) must have a Waiver signed by their Parent or Guardian when checking in; a coach's signature is NOT acceptable.
AGE CRITERIA FOR OPEN TOURNAMENTS
The USFA Board of Directors has ruled that for any USFA competition that is not specific to an age group, an athlete must be at least 13 years old as of January 1 of the fencing season. The exemption to this rule applies to any fencer who is younger than 13 on January 1 but who is listed on the latest National Junior Point standings; then that fenceris allowed to compete in the USFA competitions not specific to an age group. The athlete must meet any other criteria stated for that competition. Examples of such non-specific competitions are: "Open", "Unclassified", "A" competitions, "C" or under competitions, Team competitions of any category unless specified for juniors or similar age restricted category.
EQUIPMENT CHECKS
All events will be fenced electrically. Equipment checks will consist of masks, body cords and lame's. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.
**** REFEREE CLINIC ****
$30 at the door, or preregister on askfred! Limited to ~15 persons.
Class room work and test will be on Friday; practicals on Saturday and Sunday (at this years annual Bobcat). Class room work will be held in Jower's Gymnasium Classrooms 219-220.
Contact Gary van der Wege for more info: 512-665-0030, wedge@austin.rr.com.
San Marcos, Texas
9/19-20/09
askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=9275&FREDSID=3fmngree0htvhhen0auhgsfpp2
Tournament hosted by Texas State Fencing Club.
Jowers Gym 221, 222, and first floor gym. www.maps.txstate.edu/campus/buildings/jow.html
Events Scheduled:
Women's Epee - Sunday 9/20 1:00pm
Women's Foil - Saturday 9/19 1:00pm
Women's Saber - Sunday 9/20 3:00pm
Mixed Epee - Sunday 9/20 9:00am
Mixed Foil - Saturday 9/19 9:00am
Mixed Saber - Sunday 9/20 11:00am
Registration fee and first event: $45
Each additional event: $10
Preregistration closes on 09/18/2009.
Venue doors open at 8:00am each day.
*** PARTICIPANT INFORMATION ***
- Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. A database of current SWS members is available at www.southwestfencing.org. Fencers who's status cannot be confirmed either here or through the national office will NOT be allowed to compete. USFA membership will be available at the day of the tournament.
- Minors (under 18) must have a Waiver signed by their Parent or Guardian when checking in; a coach's signature is NOT acceptable.
AGE CRITERIA FOR OPEN TOURNAMENTS
The USFA Board of Directors has ruled that for any USFA competition that is not specific to an age group, an athlete must be at least 13 years old as of January 1 of the fencing season. The exemption to this rule applies to any fencer who is younger than 13 on January 1 but who is listed on the latest National Junior Point standings; then that fenceris allowed to compete in the USFA competitions not specific to an age group. The athlete must meet any other criteria stated for that competition. Examples of such non-specific competitions are: "Open", "Unclassified", "A" competitions, "C" or under competitions, Team competitions of any category unless specified for juniors or similar age restricted category.
EQUIPMENT CHECKS
All events will be fenced electrically. Equipment checks will consist of masks, body cords and lame's. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.
**** REFEREE CLINIC ****
$30 at the door, or preregister on askfred! Limited to ~15 persons.
Class room work and test will be on Friday; practicals on Saturday and Sunday (at this years annual Bobcat). Class room work will be held in Jower's Gymnasium Classrooms 219-220.
Contact Gary van der Wege for more info: 512-665-0030, wedge@austin.rr.com.