Wang Memorial Reg 5 Div 1A/2 ROC and RYC More Info

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Wang Memorial Reg 5 Div 1A/2 ROC and RYC Mar 25, 2017 - Mar 26, 2017

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WALKUP RATES APPLY. Live Results https://goo.gl/iCKMlj Division 1A and Division 2 Regional Open Circuit (ROC)and Regional Youth Circuit (RYC) for Region 5 The Armory will be open for weapons inspection 5-8 PM on Friday.

Arlington Convention Center: Arlington, TX

Map to 1200 Ballpark Way Arlington TX 76011

posted 01/08/2017

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Division 1A and Division 2 Regional Open Circuit (ROC)and Regional Youth Circuit (RYC) for Region 5

Read the "More Info" page carefully and check it often for updates and news in case of inclement weather.

The Armoury will be open for weapons inspection on Friday evening 5-8 PM

Preliminary seedings and live results will be published online (https://goo.gl/iCKMlj).

Online registration closes at midnight, March 20th.

This page will be continually updated, so please check it often.

Region 5 Division IA, Division II ROC, Wheelchair, and RYC Youth 10, 12, 14 events
Fencers must be competitive members of USA Fencing or FIE, or an affiliated Federation (e.g, Puerto Rico).

Sponsored by ABSOLUTE FENCING GEAR - they will have their store on site during the tournament.

Fencers must be competitive members of US Fencing or FIE. Proof of membership is required at the door - fencers should come ready to show their membership CARD or an email from US Fencing. (USA Fencing luggage tags are not adequate.)

IF YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD DOES NOT SAY "VERIFIED: Y"

Fencers must also have a properly signed waiver to fence. This may be downloaded here:
http://www.northtexasfencing.org/pdf/NTX%20Div%20Competitor%20Waiver%20and%20Consent%20for%20Medical%20Treatment.pdf

Venue: Arlington Convention Center
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, Texas 76011
$5.00 parking fee at the Convention Center

Host Hotel
Crowne Plaza Arlington
700 Avenue H. East, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 394-5000
To make a reservation at the group rate of $120.00 please click on the link below and enter your arrival and departure date and then click ‘book’. You’ll then need to select your room type and proceed with making the reservation(s). Please note that your group rate is valid from 03/24/2017 – 03/27/2017. If anyone needs to stay outside of these dates (possibly arrival earlier or depart later), please contact Linley Overbey in the Sales Department. All reservations must be made by 11:59pm on February 21st, 2017. The discounted group rate will not be available after this date and time. If anyone has challenges using the booking link you may call (817) 394-5200 and speak with the Sales Administrator. She will be able to assist you in making the reservation.
Booking Link:
https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=DALCP&_PMID=99801505&GPC=WMT&viewfullsite=true

To see what's available in Arlington:
http://www.arlington-tx.gov/visitors/
6 Flags Over Texas is open on the weekend.

For Enterprise Rental Car Discounts, go to Enterprise Rental Car (discounts to attractions in Arlington) - http://www.arlington.org/enterprise

FEES:

Earlybird Fees until midnight CENTRAL TIME 25 January 2016
- $15 Registration
- $35 per event

Regular Fees January 26 through midnight CENTRAL TIME, March 15, 2016
- $35.00 Registration
- $40.00 per Event
Online Late Registration (triple fee period) begins March 16th and ends midnight CENTRAL TIME, March 20.
- $105.00 Registration
- $120.00 per event
Online registration will close at midnight CENTRAL TIME, March 22nd. You may still register at the door for triple fees plus a $200 late fee. Fencers on Askfred who have not paid will be removed on March 20th from the list and will incur the "at the door" rate of $200 late fee plus triple fees.

If you prefer to pay by check, register online with askfred and mail your payment for registration and entry fees to:

FENCING INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
1000 West Crosby Road Suite 134
Carrollton, TX 75006

Checks must be RECEIVED on or before the deadline. Include the following information with your payment:

This tournament follows USA Fencing refund rules: "For refund of event fee(s), withdrawals must be received in writing (email is acceptable) at Fencing Institute of Texas no later than the Monday two weeks before the first day of the tournament (March 13th, 2017). Registration fees are nonrefundable. Refunds are processed 4-6 weeks following the tournament." REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE ORGANIZERS' DISCRETION AFTER MIDNIGHT MARCH 13TH ONLY UNDER EXTREME AND DOCUMENTED CIRCUMSTANCES.

Event Check-in Times
Fencers must check in for each event during the times listed below.
Events listed by Day and Time
Saturday

Sunday

Events listed by Gender and Division
All times are CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES

ERIC WANG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Tournament proceeds go to the Eric Wang Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is available to any college bound fencer in the USA. For more information on the Eric Wang Scholarship, please see http://www.fenceintexas.org/scholarships.htm

BIRTH YEARS:

Eligibility for events is determined by BIRTH YEAR, not age at time of participation. This tournament's events use birth year eligibility for the 2016-2017 season.
If you are not eligible by BIRTH YEAR, but have NATIONAL POINTS for the age group one younger than the event you want to enter, you are eligible to fence in that age group. For example, if you are born in 2002, you may only enter JUNIOR if you are on the Cadet National Points List for the same weapon.
NOTE: At this time, askfred will not let you register and pay for an event for which you are not age eligible. If you are eligible to fence in an event by virtue of being on the NRPS in a lower age category, please contact the organizers for additional registration information: info@fenceintexas.org

EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:

Standard fencing uniforms without any rips, tears, or holes are required. Warm-up pants are not allowed. Names on uniforms are not required.
Fencing glove must cover half of the forearm.
Standard fencing plastron (underarm protector) is required; women must wear chest protector.
Mask must pass a 12K punch test. Elastic strap at back of mask is required.
Cords, lames, and masks are subject to standard electrical resistance checks.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

All events will be one round of pools with 100% promotion to direct eliminations. Pools of 6 or 7 (whenever possible; however, equal pools sizes should be used per RYC guidelines) with 100% of the fencers promoted to a DE tableau. No fence off for 3rd place.
Y10 direct elimination bouts are 10 touch bouts (2 three minute periods with 1 minute break in between).
Y12, Y14, and Junior DE bouts are 15 touch bouts (3 three minute periods with a 1 minute break between).
li>During the 1 minute breaks, ONE person, designated by the fencer (a teammate, coach, or parent), may be on the strip with the fencer.

TOURNAMENT STAFF:
Brenda Waddoups - Bout Committee Chair
Ovy Waddoups - Head Armorer
David Sierra - Referee Coordinator

For more information, email info@fenceintexas.org