***Winners receive gift certificate from Blue Gauntlet***
Registration, Events Fees, and Check-In =================================
- Regular Fees entry deadline EXTENDED Friday March 30th 2018 11:59PM EDT- $30 registration plus $40 per event
- Double Fees (March 31st to April 4th 2018 11:59PM EDT) - $60 registration fees plus $80 per event
- Triple Fees (April 5th to April 9th 11:59PM EDT) - $90 registration fees plus $120 per event
Starting April 10th 2018 no registration will be accepted through askfred.
Walk-ins are permitted at the triple fee rate ($90 + $120).
Your registration is incomplete until payment is made via askfred. If you want to make alternate payment arrangements, you must email the organizer before Friday March 30th 2018 11:59PM EDT to enjoy the Regular fees rate.
Check-In
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Venue opens 6:30AM each day.
You will need to present:
1- Proof of USFencing membership, FIE license, or foreign federation membership. If no membership provided, fencer has to complete and pay for USFencing membership at he door
2- Signed waiver
3- Proof of age: Birth certificate, passport, or USFencing membership card if DOB is noted on the card.
Refund Policy
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- Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
- Before Monday March 26th 2018 11:59PM EDT refund of events fees except askfred fees
- Starting March 27th No refund for ANY REASON, No exception
To request a refund, send email to fairfaxchallenge@hotmail.com
Fencers must check-in each day they fence
Please arrive sufficiently early for equipment check
Tournament Eligibility ==================
Event eligibility is determined by 2017-18 USA Fencing birth year requirements only (not specific day/month). All entrants' age/point eligibility will be verified prior to the tournament, and any ineligible fencers will be notified and removed from the "who's preregistered" list.
Tournament Staff ============== Bout Committee - Chair - David Blake Head Referee - Mark Stasinos Referees Committee - TBA Head Armor - Paul Szmaida Medical - George Cummings Equipment Vendor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear http://www.blue-gauntlet.com Official Event Merchandiser - Lamsah for T-Shirts & Custom Printing
Tournament Format and Rules =========================
USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695208-rulebook
Equipment check required (mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords). Armorer will be on-site for repairs (for fee).
Name is NOT required on uniform.
Blades: The maximum blade length permitted for Y10 competitions is 32 inches (Size 0, and 2)
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. See USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf
Medals awarded to top 8.
100% advances to DE after pool results.
Youth Fencing Clinic by Kelley & Courtney Hurley ======================================== Don't miss this unique opportunity to attend The HurleyGurrls Youth Clinic and learn from the Olympic Bronze Medalists Kelley and Courtney
- Fencing Career & Commitment
- Building Youth, Cadet & Junior Results
- Winning Strategy Ideas & Discussion
- Incorporating Proper Footwork With Strategy
- Autograph & Photo Opportunity
HOTEL2: Hampton Inn & Suites at Celebrate Virginia
1080 Hospitality Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: (540) 786-5530
- Complimentary High Speed WiFi
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
Book by 3/22/2018 to receive our negotiated rate of $134+tax per night (2 Double Bed)
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Map to 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway Fredericksburg VA 22401