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Columbia International ROC
November 5-7, 2010
Northwest Fencing Center, Beaverton, OR
The Columbia International is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier events. Held at the Northwest Fencing Center, this charitable tournament raises funds for the Une Touche foundation, which annually sponsors Oregon fencers in need.
This year, the Columbia International is part of the Regional Open Circuit (ROC). The top 10% of finishers (with a minimum of 4) in the senior events will qualify for Division I-A at Summer Nationals.
Veteran fencers that compete in the senior events will automatically qualify for the corresponding veteran event at Summer Nationals. Competing in the veteran events on Friday evening WILL NOT qualify you for Summer Nationals.
---------- Schedule ----------
Friday, November 5, 2010:
7:00 pm - Veteran Mixed Foil, Epee, and Saber
Saturday, November 6, 2010:
7:00 am - Doors open
8:00 am - Senior Women's Foil & Senior Men's Saber
1:00 pm - Senior Men's Epee
Sunday, November 7, 2010:
7:00 am - Doors open
8:00 am - Senior Men's Foil
11:30 am - Senior Women's Epee
12:30 pm - Senior Women's Saber
All times are close of registration. Arrive early to get your equipment checked! We will be running on a strict schedule so your promptness is appreciated.
Fencers that wish to fence in two events on the same day must report to the strip when called or they may be scratched from the event. We will try to accommodate people as best we can, but we will not delay events if a fencer is still fencing in another event.
All events will be fenced as a single round of pools, followed by straight direct-elimination, no fence-off for third. If an event exceeds 80 fencers, it may be necessary to do a cut after the pool round. This will be announced after the registration deadline, once the number of attendees is known.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in the senior events, and top 4 in the veteran events.
---------- Registration Information ----------
Before November 1, 2010:
- $25 registration fee
- $25 per senior event
- $10 per veteran event
After November 1, 2010 (at 11:59pm PST):
- $50 registration fee
- $50 per senior event
- $20 per veteran event
All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED (*see note below). Fencers that have not registered AND pre-paid by the day of their event will be subject to an additional $25 late registration fee at the door.
Event fees are fully-refundable - contact darius@nwfencing.org. Registration fees are non-refundable.
* - Note: If you do not wish to pre-pay online, contact darius@nwfencing.org for alternate payment options. NWFC will accept cash/check/credit cards. Please note, payment must be received before the deadline, or double fees will apply.
---------- Venue Information ----------
The event will be held at:
Northwest Fencing Center
4950 SW Western Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
For directions, visit http://www.nwfencing.org
---------- Tournament Rules ----------
All fencers must be current competitive members of the USFA, their national federation (CFF), or maintain a current FIE license. You may join or renew your USFA membership at the door.
Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed.
Names are NO LONGER REQUIRED on fencer uniforms (per USFA BoD meeting 9/10-12).
USFA rules require that all participants were born in 1997 or earlier. The veteran events are open to all fencers born in 1970 or earlier.
---------- Equipment Check ----------
Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, and bodycords.
---------- Equipment Sales ----------
Our Pro Shop will have replacement blades, body cords, lames, overgloves, masks, and parts for sale.
---------- Food ----------
We will have healthy snacks available for purchase.
---------- Transportation Information ----------
The nearest airport is Portland Int'l Airport (PDX).
Portland has a light-rail network called the MAX. Trains leave from Portland Int'l every 15 minutes and arrive in Beaverton Transit Center 1 hour later. From Beaverton TC, taxis are available for hotel or venue transportation.
For more information on public transit, visit http://www.trimet.org
---------- Nearby Hotels ----------
Peppertree Inn (walking distance .3mi from the venue)
10720 SW Allen Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97005
http://www.peppertreeinn.com
Phone: 503-641-7477
Approx. $70 / night
Courtyard by Marriott (2.5mi)
8500 S W Nimbus Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008
Phone: 503-641-3200
Approx. $89-129 / night
Embassy Suites - Washington Square (2.5mi)
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Phone: 503-644-4000
Approx. $99-129 / night
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