Mid-Atlantic
Senior Sectional
Entry Form

Directions to
Competition Sites

National Qualifiers
Entry Form

Fencing Parent
Website


Welcome to the Official Website of the
Philadelphia Division of the
United States Fencing Association

Dear Fencers, Coaches and Parents, Welcome to the 2005-2006 season. As in the previous seasons, ALL FENCERS who want to fence in DIVISION QUALIFIERS for Summer National Championships MUST PRE-REGISTER with the Division. The ENTRY DEADLINES for Qualifiers are in the table below (and the Registration form). For entries received after the entry deadline, LATE FEES will be charged.

EVENT
TYPE
ENTRY
  DEADLINE  
    EVENT    
DATE
   EVENT   
SITE
 BIRTH 
YEAR
Cadet (U-16) Nat'l Qual
WF, WS, MS
Feb 18 Sat Mar 18 FAP 1990-1993
Cadet (U-16) Nat'l Qual
MF, WE, ME
Feb 18 Sun Mar 19 FAP 1990-1993
Div 2/3 Nat'l Qual
MF, WS, WE
Mar 4 Sat Apr 1 TEMPLE 1993 or earlier
Div 2/3 Nat'l Qual
ME, WF, MS
Mar 4 Sun Apr 2 TEMPLE 1993 or earlier
Youth 14 Nat'l Qual
WF, WS, MS
Mar 11 Sat Apr 8 BCAF 1991-1994
Youth 14 Nat'l Qual
MF, WE, ME
Mar 11 Sun Apr 9 BCAF 1991-1994
Mid-Atlantic Sr Sect
MF, WE, MS
Apr 8 Sat May 6 Swarthmore College 1993 or earlier
Mid-Atlantic Sr Sect
WF, ME, WS
Apr 8 Sun May 7 Swarthmore College 1993 or earlier


2006 Mid-Atlantic Section Senior Championships will be hosted by Philadelphia Division at Swarthmore College Fieldhouse, on May 6 & 7. The Sectional Championships are “open” events for all senior competitive members of the USFA, who belong to the constituent Divisions of the Mid-Atlantic Section. Fencers from the following Divisions are eligible to fence in the Mid-Atlantic Section Championships: PHILADELPHIA, HARRISBURG, CENTRAL-PA, WESTERN-PA, NORTHEAST-PA, NEW JERSEY, SOUTH JERSEY, MARYLAND, and CAPITOL (DC) Divisions.

Pre-registraion is required to fence in the Sectional Championships. Registration & late fee policies will be strictly enforced! Registration forms for the Mid-Atlantic Senior Section Championships will be mailed to all Division clubs and posted on the Division website in mid-February. The event will also be posted on www.askfred.net.

Rules for Competitions:

  • You must be a current USFA member and show proof of membership. If you have no proof of membership, you must join the USFA at the tournament.
  • Proper fencing attire is required for all events. Fencers must wear regulation uniform, mask and glove in good condition.
  • All events, unless otherwise specified, are OPEN-MIXED events.
  • All events are fenced ELECTRICALLY except Novice or otherwise specified.
  • The schedule lists the TIME for CLOSING of CHECK-IN.
  • Medals will be awarded for events with six (6) or more entrants.
  • The Entry fee for non-qualifying events is $20 for first event, $15 for second event, entered on the same day. The Entry fee for Youth & Novice (Dry) events is $30 for the first event and $25 for the second event entered on the same day, with $10 discount for pre-registration.
  • Pre-registration for Youth and Novice (dry) Events: Fencers must pre-register at least one (1) week prior to the event with the site host/club, by phone or e-mail. The entry fee for these events is $30 at the door, however for pre-registered fencers there will be a $10 discount. Non pre-registered fencers will not be turned down at the door, however full ($30) entry fee will be charged.
  • Pre-Registration for National Qualifiers: Fencers must pre-register with the Division by the entry deadline (see Registration Form). For entries received after the entry deadline, LATE FEES (double the registration + event fees) will be charged! Please fill the form legibly and provide USFA number on the form.
  • Training events: Get ready for the Summer Nationals with three hours of intense, round-robin fencing. These events are not USFA sanctioned competitions, but club sponsored training sessions, open to all fencers, even if you are not going to the Nationals. Come, fence hard, break a sweat, have fun.
If you have questions or suggestions about this site, or if the information you are looking for is not available, please send a message to

the division officers or the division webmaster.

Last Update: 05/29/2006