4997 West Bellfort
Houston, TX
$20.00 registration per fencer
$10.00 per individual event
$30 per team (separate $20 registration per fencer not required)
Make checks payable to Gulf Coast Division
Pre-register using FRED (http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=5707). Teams must pre-register but exact team membership can be changed There is a late penalty of $10 per registration and $10 per event if not pre-registered by 11:59 PM April 9.
As required by Division Bylaws, there will be a meeting of the membership of the Gulf Coast Texas
Division Saturday, April 12, after completion of competition, at 3:00 PM, at which the Division elections for 2008-2009 will occur.
Registration Closing Times
| Saturday April 12 |
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Sunday April 13 |
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Division II/III |
Men's |
8:00 AM |
Division II/III |
Men's |
8:00 AM |
Division II/III |
Women's Épée |
8:00 AM |
Division II/III |
Women's |
8:00 AM |
| Youth 14 | Women's Saber |
8:30 AM | Youth 14 | Men's |
8:30 AM |
Under 16 |
Women's |
9:30 AM |
Youth 14 |
Women's |
10:00 AM |
Youth 14 |
Men's |
11:00 AM |
Under 16 |
Men's |
11:30 AM |
| Under 16 | Men's Foil |
11:30 AM | Under 16 |
Men's |
11:30 AM |
| Division II/III | Women's Saber |
12:00 noon | Under 16 | Women's Foil |
12:30 PM |
| Division II/III | Men's Saber |
1:00 PM | |||
| Youth 14 | Women's Foil |
1:30 PM |
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Under 16 |
Women's |
1:30 PM | |||
| Youth 14 | Men's Foil |
1:30 PM |
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| Under 19 Team | Men's Saber |
2:00 PM |
Senior Team | Men's Saber |
2:00 PM |
| Under 19 Team | Men's Épée |
2:00 PM | Senior Team | Men's Épée |
2:00 PM |
| Senior Team | Men's Foil |
2:00 PM | Under 19 Team | Men's Foil |
2:00 PM |
| Senior Team | Women's Saber |
2:00 PM | Under 19 Team | Women's Saber |
2:00 PM |
| Senior Team | Women's Épée |
2:00 PM | Under 19 Team | Women's Épée |
2:00 PM |
| Under 19 Team | Women's |
2:00 PM |
Senior Team | Women's |
2:00 PM |
All fencers in all competitions must be USFA Competitive Members who are either citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America. Only members of the Gulf Coast Division may compete in this Division's Qualifying Competitions except for team events. For team events, a fencer may be a member of any division, but his primary club must be the same as the club represented by the team. Competitors whose memberships are not verified during pre-registration will be asked to show a membership card or a current and valid receipt of membership to the registration committee. USFA membership forms will be available at the tournament. Fencers under 18 are reminded they need the signature of a parent or guardian (not a coach) on the membership form. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA. Participants are required to fence in proper fencing attire; USFA rules will be applied. There are no alternate qualifiers to any National tournaments.
Masks, body cords, and lamés will be tested.
VETERANS with a "C" classification or lower fencing in the Division II/III qualifier (or any veterans in the Section Division-IA Qualifier) are automatically qualified for that Veterans event at Summer Nationals. There is not a separate qualifier. Veterans must be born in 1967 or before (always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form).
YOUTH 10 - All fencers born between 1997 and 2000 who have fenced in one Regional or Super Youth Circuit Competition in that age category and weapon are qualified to participate in Summer Nationals. Also, all fencers on the Youth-10 national point standings as of May 1, 2008 are qualified to participate. Always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form. There is not a separate qualifier for this age group.
YOUTH 12 - All fencers born between 1995 and 1998 (or be on the National Youth 10 point standings at the time of the tournament) who have fenced in one Regional or Super Regional Youth Circuit Competition in that age category and weapon are qualified to participate in Summer Nationals. Also, all fencers on the Youth-12 national point standings as of May 1, 2008 are qualified to participate. Always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form. There is not a separate qualifier for this age group.
YOUTH 14 - Fencers must have been born in 1993 through 1996 (or be on the National Youth 12 point standings at the time of the tournament), and place in the top 25% at the qualifying event in this tournament. Also, all fencers on the Youth-14 national point standings as of May 1, 2008 are qualified to participate, as are any fencers of the appropriate age who qualify for the U-19 National Championships. (Always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form.)
UNDER 16 - Fencers must have been born in 1992 through 1995 (or be on the National Youth 14 point standings at the time of the tournament), and place in the top 25% at the qualifying event in this tournament (fencers on the Cadet (Under-16) national point standings as of May 1, 2008 and the top 8 on the Y14 point standings as of May 1, 2008 automatically qualify, as do any fencers of the appropriate age who qualify for the U-19 National Championships). (Always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form.)
UNDER 19 Fencers must have been born in 1989 through 1995 (or be on the National U16 point standings at the time of the tournament), and automatically qualify if on the Junior or or in the top 16 of the Cadet point standings as of May 1, 2008 (always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form). Under 19 qualify through the Section Qualifier. There is not a Division qualifying path.
DIVISION II/III - Division II Fencers must have been born in 1994 or earlier (or be on the National Junior point standings at the time of the tournament) AND must be classified as "C", "D", "E" or Unclassified at the time they qualify. Division III fencers must have been born in 1994 or earlier (or be on the National Junior point standings at the time of the tournament) AND must be classified as "D", "E" or Unclassified at the time they qualify. Division II fencers must place in the top 25% at the qualifying event in this tournament. Division III fencers must place in the top 25% of the "D", "E", and "U" fencers at the qualifying event in this tournament. Always verify birth years on the USFA web site or the Summer National Qualifier entry form. There is not a separate qualifier for Division III.
SENIOR TEAMS - Fencers must have been born in 1994 or earlier (or be on the National Junior point standings at the time of the tournament). A club is permitted to qualify only once, no matter how many teams it has in the qualifier.
UNDER 19 TEAM - Fencers must be born between 1989 and 1995 (or be on the National Cadet points standings at the time of the tournament.) A club is permitted to qualify only once, no matter how many teams it has in the qualifier.
All weapons will be fenced electrically. There are separate men's and women's events.