Recreational Sports Center, UT-Austin campus: Austin, TX The University of Texas Fencing Club's annual Longhorn Open. The venue is in University of Texas RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTER http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/rsc.html LONGHORN OPEN 2012 **CONDUCTIVE FOIL BIB WILL BE ENFORCED** Please visit this web page for available spaces and garages: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/visitor/visitor-map.pdf *********************************************************** *PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO CHECK IN TO YOUR EVENTS ! ! ! * *********************************************************** Preregistration closes 11:59 on 10/11/2012. This allows the organizers time to evaluate preregistrant data. *** FOR INFORMATION *** The Local Organizing Committee for this event is the University of Texas Fencing Club: - http://www.utexasfencing.org - vice-president@utexasfencing.org *** VENUE INFORMATION *** University of Texas Recreational Sports Center San Jacinto & 20th Streets Map - http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/rsc.html *** EVENTS *** [Times listed are the CLOSE of Registration] SATURDAY 09am - Mixed Foil 12pm - Div II (C & Under) Epee 02pm - Div II (C & Under) Sabre SUNDAY 11am - Mixed Epee 02pm - Mixed Sabre 04pm - Div II (C & Under) Foil *** FEES *** For pre-registrations & PRE-PAYMENT received by OCTOBER 11th: - $40 Registration Fee - $10 Per Event Fee For pre-registrations & PAY AT THE DOOR: - $40 Registration Fee - $15 Per Event Fee For REGISTRATION & PAYMENT AT THE DOOR: - $50 Registration Fee - $20 Per Event Fee ** COLLEGIATE STUDENT DISCOUNT ** - $10.00 off with Student I.D. *** PARTICIPANT INFORMATION *** - Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. A database of current SWS members is available at http://www.southwestfencing.org. Fencers who's 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. - 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 who is 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 masks, body cords and lame's. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.