Stamford Fencing Center
425 Fairfield Ave
Stamford CT 06902
StamfordFencingCenter.com
Conveniently located, only 5-8 minutes from Exits 5, 6, 7, 8 of I-95
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REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES
Tournament fees must be PAID for entry to be complete.
To be eligible for regular payment ($40 one event $20 additional events), fencers must be pre-registered in AskFRED.net
All Fees will be collected at the time of check in, by cash or check only (no credit cards please).
TOURNAMENT ENTRY AND CHECK-IN
Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USA Fencing and its sponsors, Connecticut Division of USA Fencing, Stamford Fencing Center, Safer Development, volunteers, tournament staff, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Stamford Fencing Center 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 the tournament organizers and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee. Stamford Fencing Center is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.
Entry is determined by 2016-17 USA Fencing birth year requirements:
Y10 = 2006-2009
Y12 = 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS)
Y14 = 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS)
Senior = 2003 and older
If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USA Fencing membership. You may join/renew at the door (parent signature required), however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/1407/2015-16_Individual_Membership_Form.pdf. Have separate check payable to "USA Fencing" or use your credit card (preferred).
Venue opens 30 minutes prior to the first event.
Equipment check is on the strip.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
One round of pools with 100% promoted followed by direct elimination bouts.
No fence-off for third place.
Medals awarded to the Top 8.
FOOD
There is a variety of great restaurants in the area. Some of the nearby places:
Beach House Cafe
$$ · Cafe · Old Greenwich
Address: 220 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Athens
$$ · Greek Restaurant
Address: 1975 W Main St, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone:(203) 348-4997
SPECTATORS:
Everybody taking part in or present at a fencing competition must remain orderly and must not disturb the smooth running of the competition. At no time is anyone allowed to criticize the Officials or their decisions, to insult them or to attempt to influence them in any way. Coaches and spectators are allowed to give advice to fencers, but in all situations, coaches and spectators must not disturb the order of the bout. The referee and/or the Bout Committee can decide to expel from the competition venue, with or without warning, any person who by gesture, attitude or language disturbs the good order or smooth running of the tournament.
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Map to 425 Fairfield Ave Stamford CT 06902