The Frances Duke Memorial 2019
Oklahoma Grand Prix Event #2 of the 2019-20 season
Preregistration closes at the end of 09/13/2019. 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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VENUE INFORMATION
Oklahoma City Fencers Club
24 NW 144th Circle
Edmond Ok, 73013
The venue will open at one hour prior to the earliest event all days.
EVENTS
[Times listed are the CLOSE of Registration]
FRIDAY (09-13-19)
. 6:00Pm Youth Foil
. 6:30pm Youth Epee
SATURDAY (09-14-19)
· 10:00am - Open Foil
· 1:00pm - Open Epee
· 3:00pm - Women's Epee
SUNDAY (09-15-19)
· 11:00am - Div III (D & Under) Mixed Foil
. 1:00pm - Div III (D & Under) Epee
· 3:00pm - Team Epee (Mixed)
FEES
For pre-registrations & PRE-PAYMENT received by September 13th:
- $20 Registration Fee
- $10 Per Event Fee
- $100 Team event fee per team ****
For pre-registrations & PAY AT THE DOOR:
- $30 Registration Fee
- $20 Per Event Fee
****Team event is and all or nothing prize for the winning team. All money from the team event fee's will go into a prize pot and be given to the winning team of the event.
All NCAA competitors do not have to accept the prize money and can opt for a nice Hallmark card in its place.****
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. Fencers whose 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 (https://member.usafencing.org) 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.
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 whose 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 lames. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.
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Who's Coming
Map to 24 NW 144th Cir ste A Edmond OK 73013