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Alice B. Memorial (ROC) Feb 6, 2010 - Feb 7, 2010
The Alice B Memorial is a USFA Regional Open Circuit sponsored by Bayou City Fencing Academy. Top four finishers (Top 10%) in each event qualify for DIV 1A at 2010 Summer Nationals.
Houston Athletic Fencing Center: Houston, TX
posted 11/17/2009
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The Alice B Memorial is a USFA Regional Open Circuit sponsored by Bayou City Fencing Academy. Top four finishers (Top 10%) in each event qualify for DIV 1A at 2010 Summer Nationals.

Venue
Houston Athletic Fencing Center
4997 W. Bellfort
Houston, TX 77035

Events Scheduled: (Times will be posted on 1/11/10)

Saturday February 6, 2010
Senior Women's Epee
Senior Women's Saber
Senior Men's Foil


Sunday February 7, 2010
Senior Men's Saber
Senior Men's Epee
Senior Women's Foil


Fees
Regular Registration 11/16 - 1/15
Registration: $35
Event: $10

Registration is not complete until payment is made.
Registration and event fees are non-refundable.
$5 ROC fee will be collected at the door.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top 8 finalist in each event.
1st place winners will be awarded $100 Fencing Store Gift Certificates.

FORMAT INFORMATION
One round of 5-touch/3 minute bout pools. 100% advance to 15-touch direct elimination rounds.

EQUIPMENT
All weapons will be scored electrically. Equipment (masks, lames, and electric cords) will be inspected and marked.
All fencers are required to have their name on their uniforms (Jacket, Lame, or Knickers).

The Fencing Store (located within the venue) is fully a equipped fencing store with full lines of equipment, t-shirts, tools, fencing shoes, fencing novelties, etc.

AIRPORTS
There are two airports in the Houston area:
Intercontinental (IAH) approximately 50 minutes from the venue
Hobby (HOU) approximately 30 minutes from the venue.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Sheraton Suites Galleria
Ask for Fencing Rate
713.586.2444, 800-325-3535 or 800.321.4733
Single - Double - Triple or Quad
RATES: $79.00 (SPECIAL FENCING RATE!)
If you have a problem with Hotel Reservations call the Sheraton Suites and ask for Booker Lynn Graves.
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VENUE DIRECTIONS:
The Houston Athletic Fencing Center
4997 W. Bellfort � 1 1/2 blocks west of the 610 loop
Behind the Cabana Car Wash and The Meyerland Animal Clinic
Use driveway between Car Wash & Animal Clinic
Maps will be available at the Sheraton Suites

From I-45 North (going south)
exit 610 North Loop (going west) follow this to the West
loop (going south). Follow 610 straight looking for the South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left.

From Hobby Airport I45 South
Travel North on 45 to the South 610 Loop past the Astrodome. Stay in your extreme left hand lane and follow the sign S. Post Oak, Exit W. Bellfort. Right on West Bellfort We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left.

From I-10 coming from the West.
Follow I-10 going east and exit onto 610 Loop West. Pass the Galleria and continue straight on 610 looking for South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are behind the Cabana Car Wash on the left.

I-10 coming from the East.
Follow I-10 going west through downtown Houston, exit 610
West. Pass the Galleria. Straight on 610 look for South Post Oak sign (not post oak). Exit W. Bellfort. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Car Wash.

From 59
to 610 West Loop follow the Sign South Post Oak (not post oak) to W. Bellfort exit. Right on W. Bellfort. We are on the left behind the Cabana Car Wash & Meyerland Animal Clinic.


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CONTACTS:
Tournament Chair
Louise Lepie
deycohen@aol.com/ 832.338.9808

Operations Manager
Davis Jno-Finn
djnofinn@gmail.com/ 713.818.0885

Preregistration opens on 11/17/2009.
Preregistration closes on 01/15/2010.