Fencing Academy of Philadelphia is hosting its 7th Annual Foil Gala
info:
www.fap-fencing.com
November 15/16
Open to all USFA Fencers
(age 13 or over / Phila div. Policy)
Preregistration Recommended
TOP FOUR PLACES AWARDED
gift certificates for equipment or travel expenses:
1st - $500. 2nd - $300. 3 & 4 - $100.
.....the details:
Day 1:
D & Under Sat Nov. 15. Close of check-in is 12:00 noon. (note: published flyers state a different time, it is incorrect.) Two flights of pools, 100% promoted to DE’s. Top 16 become eligible for day 2, Sunday. Ratings and medals awarded. Preregistration Entry fee: $30.00. Walk in fee $40. Includes second day for top 16.
Day 2:
C & Above Sun Nov. 16. Close of check-in is 9:00 am. Entry limited to 32 fencers. Two flights of pools. National and Internationally licensed referees. 100% promoted to DE of 64, completing round of eight. Final four compete during the 6:30 PM Foil Gala Finals Program, including fence off for 3rd and 4th places. Preregistration Entry fee: $35.00. Walk in fee $60.
Referee Testing:
Practical and written exams offered Saturday by appointment Please call in advance to register. Written exam Fee $10.00. Practical exam is Free.
In addition to the prize table for the Final Eight, and the Top Four, there will also be awards for the Best Unclassified, Best Junior, Best Cadet and Best Youth results. (taken across both days)
....more details:
Foil Gala Finals
This event has proven over the last six years that fencing is indeed a spectator sport! Our 2002 event hosted 100 competitors and over 150 enthusiastic spectators.
Admission at the door will be $10 for Adults, $5 for children, students and competitors from either day. Come early to get a good seat. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The evening’s program includes the Annual Buffalo Wings Taste Contest, Door Prizes, Half -time spectator challenge, and a demonstration of archaic weapons skills by The Society for Creative Anachronisms. Spectators are encouraged to dress nicely, please no jeans, sneakers, shorts or t-shirts.
....even more details:
Accommodations:
The University Sheraton 215-387-8000
Corner Stone B&B 215-387-6065
Gables B&B 215-662-1918
There are many fine restaurants, pizza places, and a 7-11 nearby for lunch, dinner, snacks and supplies.
Directions: click here.
Questions: Call FAP at 215-382-0293 or E-mail
Maestromasters@msn.com
All events will be held at FAP - 3519 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104
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