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Magic City Series -Start Up SeptemberSep 27, 2014
Join us for the Magic City Series-Back to School Tournament with Youth and Open events. Join us for a fun day of fencing at our brand new venue 1581 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 109, Hoover AL 35216!
The Birmingham Fencing Club will be hosting a Youth, D&Under and Open Fencing Tournament. Join us for a Saturday of great fencing! We just moved to the newly renovated space. Please see our web site for directions and facebook site for pictures.
This tournament has been sanctioned by the Alabama Division of the USFA.
Bring proof of current USFA competitive membership, or join USFA on site.
Events Scheduled:
Y10 Mixed Foil
Y10 Mixed Saber
Y12 Mixed Foil
Y12 Mixed Saber
D & Under Mixed Epee
D & Under Mixed Foil
D & Under Mixed Saber
Mixed Saber
Mixed Foil
When time permits, there will be one unrated event starting at the final four of each D & Under event if there are more than 6 unrated fencers ready for the event. There is no registration fee for those events. They are considered as part of the respective D & Under events.
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL CENTRAL TIME
Times listed are the close of registration time. Doors will open at 8:30 A.M. Fencing should begin approximately 30 minutes after the close of registration.
Tournament Format: All events will include a minimum of 1 round of pools with 100% of the fencers promoted to a direct elimination tableau.
Cost: $30 registration fee for the first event
$15 registration fee for each additional event
$15 late fee for registrations received at the door
CHECKS OR CASH ONLY
Make checks payable to the Birmingham Fencing Club.
Mail or bring to: Birmingham Fencing Club
1581 Montgomery Hwy., Suite 109
Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Pre-register online at AskFred.net and look to see who else is coming. Payment can be made upon arrival.
All fencers must be current USFA members, and will need to show proof of membership, either by card or by fax from the USFA. (Alternatively, a fencer may be a member in good standing of another National Federation or a current FIE license holder.) You may renew your USFA membership or join at the tournament. Forms will be available at the tournament, or can be downloaded from the USFA website at http://www.usfencing.org If you do not have your USFA card with you when checking in, and we cannot verify membership from the USFA web site, you will be required to complete a new USFA form and pay the annual fee. The form and payment will be returned to you upon proof of USFA membership subsequent to the tournament.
Youth Fencers must have a parent or guardian signature (not a coach) on their USFA membership form (if renewing or joining at the tournament) AND on the tournament entry form.
Mask checks will be performed prior to competition, and there will be weight/shim tests for all weapons brought onto the fencing strip. You MUST wear a plastron, and pants/knickers that conform to USFA guidelines. No sweatpants will be permitted.
All USFA rules apply. At the end of each bout, fencers are required to sign pool sheets and DE slips before leaving the strip. USFA rules will be enforced throughout the competition.
Pre-registration is important! Pre-register online at AskFred.net and look to see who else is coming, or register by mail, email or telephone. Payment can be made upon arrival.
Venue: Birmingham Fencing Club.
For driving directions, go to http://www.fencingclub.org
There are many places to eat nearby.
If you are having trouble finding the venue on the day of the tournament, call the Club (205)823-4448.
For additional information on the Birmingham Fencing Club and a full schedule of our tournaments for this season, please visit our website at http://www.fencingclub.org (not all tournaments have been posted on AskFred.net)
FOR YOUTH EVENTS ONLY
Y10 fencers must use blades that are no longer than 32.5 inches (i.e., blades that are designated a "0" or "2" under the internationally recognized lengths). Weapon length will be tested prior to competition.
Entry Form
Name___________________________
Club____________________________
Address_________________________
________________________________
Division_________________________
E-mail___________________________
/ / Male / / Female
Birth Date ____________Age________
USFA Number_________________
Foil - rating and year _____
Epee - rating and year_____
Sabre - rating and year_____
Event (indicate applicable fee):
Y10 Foil - $_____
Y10 Sabre - $_____
Y12 Foil - $_____
Y12 Sabre - $_____
D & Under Foil - $_____
D & Under Epee - $_____
D & Under Sabre - $_____
Open Foil - $_____
Open Sabre - $_____
TOTAL FEES - $_____
Waiver
I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Birmingham Fencing Club, the United States Fencing Association, the officials, managers, sponsors, and other participants from any and all liabilities arising from illness, losses, injuries or damages I may suffer as a result of my participation in this fencing tournament. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this competition. I further waive all rights to any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other recording of this event for any purpose.
Signature (if under 18, parent or guardian must sign) _______________________________________________________Date____________
Consent for Medical Treatment
I understand and appreciate that participation in the sport of fencing carries a risk to me of serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death. I give my consent to representatives of the Birmingham Fencing Club to obtain medical care from physicians, clinics or hospitals for any illness and/or injury that could arise during this fencing tournament.
Name of Person to contact in an emergency
Signature (if under 18, parent or guardian must sign) __________________________________________
Phone No._____________________________ Date___________
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Map to 1581 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 109 Vestavia Hills AL 35216