Mid-South Priority on Youth #3 & Men/Women's Saber More Info

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Mid-South Priority on Youth #3 & Men/Women's Saber Jan 20, 2018 - Jan 21, 2018

Youth saber development series located in Durham, North Carolina. Entry fees are $25 for first event, $15 for subsequent. January 20/21 will feature a Mixed Veteran's Saber and Women's Saber.

Mid-South Fencers' Club: Durham, NC, NC

Map to 121 North Gregson Street Durham, NC NC 27701

posted 11/27/2017

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*Due to the weather and scheduling, we have switched up our Saturday events. They are going to be unsanctioned, all age, events separated by gender. Mid-South Fencers can use them as a makeup practice, otherwise normal entry fee applies. No changes to Sunday!

Mid-South Priority on Youth Saber Series for the 2017-2018 competitive events includes: Sr. Mixed Unrated (born 2004 or earlier), Jr. Mixed Y-19 (1998-2004), Y-14 (2003-2006), Y-12 (2005-2008) and Y-10(2007-2010).

Both Unrated and Jr events are sanctioned by USA Fencing. Entry fees are $25 first event, $15 second. All events are open to Mid-South members and outside club members. Our only request is that visitors and club members follow our Parent and Spectator Agreement: http://midsouthfencersclub.org/2015/09/parent-coach-and-spectator-agreement-for-mid-south-fencers-club-tournament-events/

Required Equipment:
Full regulation tournament gear is required including: fencing pants, under arm protectors, and long socks. Electric equipment is available for rental for $15 for the day based on availability. For the Sanctioned Junior (U19) and the Senior Mixed Unrated events, participants are required to have a competitive membership with USA Fencing and also have an FIE 800N saber glove.

Priority on Youth Points List:
A youth points list will be maintained and the top finisher in each point category will be awarded at the end of the season. Details and updated posts list can be found here: http://midsouthfencersclub.org/youth-points-list/

2017-2018 Priority on Youth Dates:

October 7-8
December 16-17
January 20-21
April 28-29
June 9-10

Event Times:
The events will start at the listed time, fencers should plan to arrive at the club one hour prior to the time listed to check-in and get ready.

***This season we will be having two alternating schedules for events***The Unrated Mixed Saber will alternate with Mixed Veterans Saber, and Women's Saber.

Parking Info:
The best place to park is the lot at Bright Leaf Square at the intersection of Morgan Street and Gregson Streets. Parking is free on the weekends. Please use the small parking lot in front of the club for fencer pick up and drop off only.

Contact Us:
Info@midsouthfencersclub.org. The direct number to the fencing club is 919-286-3100. After hours cell: 919-800-7886.

USA Fencing Age eligibility chart can be seen here: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0070/8386/2017_2018_Age_and_Classification_Chart.pdf