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NEWS & VIEWS
Registration forms, USFA numbers & spelling of names: During the course of the season, the Division processes over 300 registration forms and scores of competition results. And every year the USFA national office rejects or delays qualifier entries and rating changes, because of misspelled or illegible names. For your paperwork & results to be processed in a timely manner, when filling in various forms, PLEASE:
- Print legibly
- Spell your name exactly as it appears on your USFA card
- Provide your USFA membership number (it’s on the upper right hand corner of your USFA card)
- 2nd half qualifiers (provisional schedule): To help fencers and parents plan for the 2006-06 season, National qualifiers for the second half are in the table below. However, these are subject to change, until the second half schedule is mailed & posted on the web site.
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CADET QUALIFIERS
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MARCH 17 SAT & 18 SUN
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FAP
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DIVISION II/III QUALIFIERS
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MARCH 31 SAT & APR 1 SUN
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TEMPLE
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YOUTH 14 QUALIFIERS
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APRIL 14 SAT & 15 SUN
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BCAF
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Age Chart for Division Competitions
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August 1, 2006 thro’ Division JO Qualifiers (Jan 7, 2007)
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Vet 40+
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Sr.
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Junior
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Cadet
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Y-14
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Y-12
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Y-10
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BY
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1966 or earlier
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1993 or earlier
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1987-93
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1990-93
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1992-95
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1994-97
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1996-99
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Summer Nationals and associated Division & Sectional Qualifiers
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BY
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1966 or earlier
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1994 or earlier
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1888-94
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1991-94
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1992-95
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1994-97
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1996-99
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This chart is provided as a convenience for Division fencers. The official “Age Rules for National Level Tournaments” is published in the USFA Athletes Handbook for 2006-07. Fencers are strongly encouraged to check the Athletes Handbook at the USFA web site at www.usfencing.org before registering for qualifiers or National level tournaments, such as NAC’s, RYC’s, etc…
10th Annual FOIL GALA
at Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
Day One: Saturday, October 21, 2006. Close of check-in 9:00 am.
Site: McGonigle Hall, Temple University. Corner of Broad St. & Montgomery Ave.
Format: ‘D’ & under Foil & Qualifier to Sunday’s Foil Gala. Top 8 qualify to Sunday’s event.
One round of pools, 100% promoted to DE’s.
Entry fee: $40 (pre-registered) or $50 at the door. Fee includes Sunday’s entry for qualifiers. Pre-registration required.
Day Two: Sunday, October 22, 2006. Close of check-in 9:30 am.
Site: University City High School, 1 block SW of Fencing Academy of Philadelphia.
Format: ‘C’ & above Foil. Limited entry, pre-register by October 19.
One round of pools, 100% promoted to DE of 64, fenced to top 16. The top 16 seeded into 2 pools of 8 to a DE of 8. The Final 4 will fence in Gala final Sunday evening at 6pm.
Top four places win Gift certificates for Equipment or Travel. Prizes for top Men’s & Women’s result. Plus prizes for top Junior, Cadet & Unclassified result.
Entry fee: $50 (pre-registered) or $60 at the door. Walk-in entry is not guaranteed.
Tickets for Gala final are $10 adults, $5 children & eliminated Gala competitors.
For more information & registration form: or call (215) 382 0293.
9th Annual ROBERT M. FLYNN MEMORIAL EPEE at Bucks County Academy of Fencing
On August 2nd, 1998 the fencing community lost a great friend. During a summer competition at Bucks County Academy of Fencing, Bob suddenly passed away in the middle of an epee bout.
His dedication to and love of fencing was an inspiration to three generations of fencers. This tournament is dedicated to his memory and contributions to the sport of fencing.
Date: Sunday, November 5, 2006. Check-in closes: 9:30 am.
Site: Bucks County Academy of Fencing
Format: One round of pools, 100% promoted to DE’s.
Top four places win Gift certificates for equipment or travel. Prizes for top Men’s & Women’s results. Plus prizes for top Junior, Cadet & Unclassified results.
Entry fee: $50 (pre-registered) or $60 at the door. Pre-registration required.
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