Fencing

June 19-20, Friday-Saturday

Event Coordinator: Ron Hendricks
Phone: (801)544-9240
Email: ron@wasatchfencing.org
Ron is in his 24th year as fencing coordinator for the Utah Summer Games. He has been coaching for 26 years at Wasatch Fencing, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization in Kaysville, Utah. 

Fee:
$25 (registered by June 1)
$35 (registered after June 1)

How to Register: Register online. If you are mailing in your registration form, send it to Utah Summer Games Registration, 351 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720.

Registration Deadline: Online registration due by Wednesday, June 17, 2009.  On-site Registration is due at check-in on both days, two hours before event. Use Individual Registration Form.

Venue:
Cedar Middle School
2215 W. Royal Hunt Dr., Cedar City
(Exit 57 on I-15)
*Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check website or with coordinator for updated information.

Age Division: Determined by age as of December 31, 2008.

10-under Foil
12-under Foil
14-under Foil
Cadet/Junior Foil - USFA # required
D-under Foil - USFA # required
Open Foil - USFA # required
Open Team Foil
Open Epee - USFA # required
D and Under Epee - USFA # required
Open Sabre - USFA # required
8-under Foil

Schedule:
Friday, June 19
9:00 AM Check-in
10:00 AM Cadet/Junior Foil (USFA # required)
10:00 AM 10-under Foil
1:00 PM 12-under Foil
1:00 PM Open Epee (USFA # required)
3:00 PM D & Under Foil (USFA # required)
6:00 PM Open Team Foil

Saturday, June 20
8:00 AM Check-in
9:00 AM Open Foil (USFA # required)
1:00 PM D and under Epee (USFA # required)
1:00 PM 8-under Foil
2:00 PM 14-under Foil (USFA # required)
4:00 PM Open Sabre (USFA # required)

Rules: Fencers in Foil, Sabre and Epee must have two working electric weapons at all times.  All fencers must wear equipment that conforms to USFA rules with the exception that names on uniforms will not be required.  Fencers must indicate USFA rating, if any, and club in the “Additional Information” section of application.

Equipment may be rented by contacting ron@wasatchfencing.org at least one week before event.

Events with less than six fencers will be combined or canceled.

Eligibility: The Utah Summer Games and State Games of the West is open to all State Games athletes from the following States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Athletes from these states are eligible by participating in their local State Games in 2008 regardless of their results or placement in one of the sports, or if a resident of the State of Utah or a resident of a neighboring state (Idaho, Nevada, or Wyoming) that does not currently hold an officially recognized State Games event, for at least 30 days prior to the first day of the competition they wish to enter. In addition, students who are enrolled in a Utah college or university are eligible, as are U.S. military personnel and their family members who are stationed in Utah. The State Games of the West have been organized in accordance with NCAA guidelines with some exceptions. Athletes who have eligibility questions should check with their school athletic administrator or coach. Any athlete with scholastic or collegiate eligibility remaining must comply with rules governing his or her scholastic or collegiate eligibility.

Confirmation: Internet Registrations will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail. Mailed or delivered registrations can check at registration area before event.

Check-In: Athletes need to check in at the SUU Sorenson PE Building, 560 W University Blvd., Cedar City. Each athlete will receive a welcome packet containing the official Utah Summer Games Athlete shirt, valuable coupons and other assorted goodies. Registration will be open Thursday, June 10 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; daily beginning Friday, June 11 through Friday, June 25, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM (every day except Sunday); and Saturday, June 26, from 7:00 AM to Aprox 4:00 PM. All teams must have waivers signed by each team members if they are 18 or older, and by parents/guardians if they are under 18. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS will be given for medical withdrawals. If an event cannot be held due to inclement weather a voucher code may be issued to be used for another sport during the 2010 event or the same sport during the 2011 Utah Summer Games. Exceptions will be made only for the following: entries received after entry deadline; sports or competitions reaching maximum registration capacity; entries received after the maximum number of teams are bracketed or if there are not enough teams or individuals to form a division. Requests must be in writing by email to hutcheson@suu.edu.

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