2017 Poujardieu Memorial Fencing Tournament More Info

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2017 Poujardieu Memorial Fencing Tournament Jan 28, 2017 - Jan 29, 2017

Dedicated to the memory of Maitre Poujardieu Sr, his wife Louise and their son, Gerard Poujardieu, Jr. Co-hosted by the Texas State University Fencing Club

Jowers Gymnasium: San Marcos, TX

Map to 700 Aquarena Springs Dr. San Marcos TX 78666

posted 12/03/2016

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Preregistration closes at the end of 1/26/2017. This allows the organizers time to evaluate preregistrant data.

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PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO CHECK INTO YOUR EVENTS ! !
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FOR INFORMATION
Email: chair@southtexasdivision.net

VENUE INFORMATION
Jowers Gymnasium
Texas State University

EVENTS
[Times listed are the CLOSE of Registration]

SATURDAY (1-28-17)
-9:00am - Mixed Foil
-1PM - C and under Mixed Foil
-3PM - Mixed Sabre

SUNDAY (1-29-17)
-9:00am - Mixed Epee
-1PM - C and under Mixed Epee
-3PM - C and under Mixed Sabre

FEES

For pre-registrations & PAY AT THE DOOR:
- $30 Registration Fee (pay at door CASH & CHECK ONLY)
- $10 Per Event Fee (pay at door CASH & CHECK ONLY)
For REGISTRATION & PAYMENT AT THE DOOR:
- $40 Registration Fee (pay at door CASH & CHECK ONLY)
- $10 Per Event Fee (pay at door CASH & CHECK ONLY)

COLLEGIATE STUDENT DISCOUNT
- $5.00 off with Student I.D.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. 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. You can visit the USFA webpage (http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals) to renew your membership online.

Minors (under 18) must have a Waiver signed by their Parent or Guardian when checking in; a coach's signature is NOT acceptable. The waiver is available when as part of the registration confirmation sent from FRED.

All participants are required to sign a South Texas Division Waiver. This waiver will be available as part of the registration confirmation sent from FRED as well as at the tournament check-in.

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 fencer is 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 gloves, masks, body cords and lam�s. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.