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Cobra Youth - All Weapons (Y8-Y14)Feb 19, 2012
On-line entry closes Friday, Feb 17. See "more info" for full tournament information. Medals to top 8. Support Fencing Masters Kick off to London (New York 6/26/12). More info and buy tickets at fencingmastersnyc.com.
EVENT INFORMATION
Events have limited entries. If event is full, e-mail the organizer to be placed on the waiting list.
Walk-in availability subject to space
Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are NR until they achieve C1 level or higher. Check USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/15801/Classification_Chart_2009.pdf
TOURNAMENT ENTRY
** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by Cobra Fencing Club. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, Cobra, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Cobra to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by Cobra and the USFA. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.**
Event entry is determined by 2011-12 USFA Birth year requirements:
Y8 = 2003-2005 (*not a USFA category, participation is at parent discretion and USFA
membership is not required)
Y10 = 2001-2004
Y12 = 1999-2002, or on Youth 10 NRP List
Y14 = 1997-2000, or on Youth 12 NRP List If you are on the NRP list and your entry is rejected for age, contact us and we will handle your entry.
See current point standings at: http://usfencing.org/national-points-standings/current-national-points
Y8/Y10 fencers must fence with #0 or #2 blades, i.e no longer than 32 inches.
USFA rules apply.
Full USFA regulation uniform is required. Name is NOT required on uniform
Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords.
USFA or other foreign federation membership required (except Y8). Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USFA membership. You may join or renew USFA at the door (parent signature required), however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Have separate checks made out to USFA or use your credit card (preferred) for USFA membership payment. Download USFA form at: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/44701/2011-12_Individual_Membership_Application.pdf
REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES Regular fee on-line registration closes February 17. Entries must be PAID IN FULL to be considered complete. Unpaid pre-registrants are subject to late fees, and will be notified via the askfred.net e-mail system. Unpaid entries may be removed from the "who's preregistered" list. Notify us if you wish to pay by mail via check or pay at the door
Regular fee period (closes Feb 17): $35/event.
Late fee period/walk-in (Feb 18-19): $55/event
Payments made at the door must be in cash or check only payable to "Cobra Fencing Club
REFUNDS
Refund requests will only be honored if received no later than Feb 16.
FORMATCLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES: Start times are subject to change - check askfred.net for updates. Event sizes are limited. FENCING WILL COMMENCE SHORTLY AFTER CLOSE OF CHECK IN. PLEASE ARRIVE SUFFICIENTLY EARLY SO THAT YOU CAN BE READY TO FENCE WHEN REGISTRATION CLOSES. THE VENUE WILL OPEN AT 7:00 am.
LOCATION
Lakawanna Warehouse
629 Grove Street, 4th Floor
Jersey, City NJ
See Mapquest link on tournament home page for driving directions.
From Manhattan by train: PATH train from Manhattan to Hoboken. The walk would be about 20 minutes. Taxis available in Hoboken (appx 4 minute ride to Cobra). Have the cab take Observer Highway West and turn left on Grove St. The Lackawanna Warehouse is on the right-hand side between 18th and 16th St.
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Map to 629 Grove Street Jersey City NJ 07310