Battle in Space City ROC/RJCC

Venue
University of Houston - Downtown - Wellness and Success Center

Tournament Date
Apr 29 - 30, 2023
Location
Houston, TX
Region
Tournament Details

NEW VENUE - University of Houston - Downtown - Wellness and Success Center - 1000 Naylor St, Houston, TX 77002

All FENCERS must fill out a waiver in order to compete.

Click HERE for waiver (FENCERS ONLY)

Please print and fill out BEFORE coming to venue

Battle In Space City RJCC/ROC

April 29-30, 2023

Contact Information

Please send any question to hisham.abdelaziz92@gmail.com

Check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Battleinspacecity/

Tournament Guidelines

  • RJCC Guidelines - click here
  • ROC Guidelines - click here

Age Eligibility

  • CADET = 2007-2010 (or on Y14 NRPS)
  • JUNIOR = 2004-2010 (or on Cadet NRPS)
  • ROC = Born 2009 or earlier (or on Junior NRPS)

Current point standings click here

Tournament Schedule

All times are Close of Check-in Times

Schedule IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Saturday April 29th

  • 8:00 AM D1AMF
  • 8:00 AM CWF
  • 8:00 AM D2WE
  • 8:00 AM JWS
  • 10:30 AM D1AMS
  • 12:00 PM JME
  • 12:00 PM D1AWF
  • 12:00 PM JWE
  • 12:00 PM D2WS
  • 1:30 PM CMS
  • 3:00 PM CMF
  • 3:00 PM D2ME

Sunday April 30th

  • 8:00 AM D2MF
  • 8:00 AM D1AME
  • 8:00 AM D2WF
  • 8:00 AM CWS
  • 10:30 AM JMS
  • 12:00 PM CME
  • 12:00 PM D2MS
  • 12:00 PM JWF
  • 12:00 PM D1AWE
  • 1:30 PM D1AWS
  • 3:00 PM JMF
  • 3:00 PM CWE

Check-In

  1. Venue opens 7:00AM each day. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before close of check-in.
  2. Proof of current USFencing membership, current FIE license, or foreign federation membership must be presented. If fencer is not a member yet, or membership expired, fencer has to complete and pay for USFencing membership at the door.
  3. All fencers must sign a WAIVER to enter the facility. Parents DO NOT need to fill in that waiver anymore. Please click here to download the waiver and sign it before arriving to speed up check-in process.
  4. Foreign fencers must obtain a "Foreign Fencer" USFencing membership (free of charge). This can be done before arriving to the event to expedite check-in. To be a member in USFencing click here
  5. All fencers must have USFencing membership card or clearly legible copy to use Auto Check-In feature.
  6. Fencers to present proof of age: Original or copies of birth certificate or passport, unless if USFencing membership card has "Birth year is Verified " is noted on the card.
  7. Fencers must check in everyday they compete.

Our Sponsors

  • Connor Porter’s Family in Memory of Connor Porter
  • Synchronized Kneads
  • Equipment Vendor - Absolute Fencing Gear absolutefencinggear.com
Event Fee Info

Registration and Event Fees

  • Regular fees until April 10th, 2023 11:59PM PST - Registration $29, Administration $5, and Event fee is $55/event
  • Late fees (Triple) from April 11th until April 24th 11:59PM PST - Registration $99, Administration $15, and Event fee is $165/event
  • Starting April 25th, No Online registration is permitted
  • Walk-In is permitted with Triple Fees if event capping permits

Refund Policy

  • Registration fees and Administration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
  • Refund requests must be received by April 14th, 2023 11:59PM PST
  • Refund of events fees can be requested by sending email to hisham.abdelaziz92@gmail.com
  • Starting April 15th, 2023 NO REFUND, NO EXCEPTION for any reason
  • Refunds will be paid to the original credit card used at the time of signup. All refund are processed by USFencing National Office.
  • NO REFUND will be issued to No Show or Withdraw from events
Officials/Referee Info
  • Tournament Organizer - Ammar Aboelkheir
  • Referees Coordinator - Hisham Abdelaziz
  • Head Referee - Hisham Abdelaziz
  • Bout Committee Chair - Nada Aboelkheir
  • Head Armory - Robert Waddoups

    If you are interested in refereeing in this tournament please send email to Hisham Abdelaziz hisham.abdelaziz92@gmail.com

Transportation Details

Airports

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 22 miles
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) - 7 miles

Host Hotel

Courtyard Houston Brookhollow

2504 North Loop West Houston, Texas 77092

Click here for Group Rate

KEEP IN MIND Hotel is 14 mins away from Venue, will require Vehicle Transportation. This is the best rate we negotiated in the area, you're welcome to research and book your own hotel.

  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Free internet

Rate is $69/night for King or 2 Double beds, Cutoff date is 3/28/2023

Other Recommend Hotels

Hilton University of Houston

4450 University Drive, Houston, Texas 77204. Tel (832) 531-6300

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Self parking for $20/day

To check availability and pricing click here

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown

1616 Main St, Houston, TX 77002. Tel (713) 658-8888

  • Fitness center
  • Kids Stay & Eat Free
  • Free High Speed Internet
  • Access to full range fitness center and swimming pool located in YMCA
  • Valet parking for $27/day

To check availability and pricing click here

My Registrations

Your current registrations for this tournament are listed here along with their status.


Tournament Menu

    Contested Events

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    Saturday, April 29

    Division II Women’s Epee (DV2WE)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 6
    6 Official Competitors
    Division IA Men’s Foil (D1AMF)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 5
    5 Official Competitors
    Junior Women’s Saber (JNRWS)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 2
    2 Official Competitors
    Cadet Women’s Foil (CDTWF)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 9
    9 Official Competitors
    Division IA Men’s Saber (D1AMS)
    10:30am Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 6
    6 Official Competitors
    Division II Women’s Saber (DV2WS)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 4
    4 Official Competitors
    Division IA Women’s Foil (D1AWF)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 7
    7 Official Competitors
    Junior Women’s Epee (JNRWE)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 9
    9 Official Competitors
    Junior Men’s Epee (JNRME)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 9
    9 Official Competitors
    Cadet Men’s Saber (CDTMS)
    1:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 9
    9 Official Competitors
    Cadet Men’s Foil (CDTMF)
    3:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 8
    8 Official Competitors
    Division II Men’s Epee (DV2ME)
    3:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 5
    5 Official Competitors

    Sunday, April 30

    Cadet Women’s Saber (CDTWS)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 2
    2 Official Competitors
    Division IA Men’s Epee (D1AME)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 7
    7 Official Competitors
    Division II Men’s Foil (DV2MF)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 5
    5 Official Competitors
    Division II Women’s Foil (DV2WF)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 8
    8 Official Competitors
    Junior Men’s Saber (JNRMS)
    10:30am Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 11
    11 Official Competitors
    Cadet Men’s Epee (CDTME)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 6
    6 Official Competitors
    Division II Men’s Saber (DV2MS)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 7
    7 Official Competitors
    Junior Women’s Foil (JNRWF)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 11
    11 Official Competitors
    Division IA Women’s Epee (D1AWE)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 7
    7 Official Competitors
    Division IA Women’s Saber (D1AWS)
    1:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 4
    4 Official Competitors
    Cadet Women’s Epee (CDTWE)
    3:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    Entrants 4
    4 Official Competitors
    Junior Men’s Foil (JNRMF)
    3:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible E1
    Entrants 10
    10 Official Competitors
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    Current Pricing

    The Open Registration period will change on Apr 10, 2023.


    Individual Events


    $40

    Tournament Fee*

    $55

    Event Fee*


    Periods & Fees
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    Timeline

    Important dates and upcoming deadlines.
    All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).


    Registration Opens
    Nov 3, 2022 9:00am PST
    Entry Deadline
    Apr 10, 2023 11:59pm PST
    Late Entry Deadline
    Apr 27, 2023 11:59pm PST
    Classification Change Deadline
    Apr 22, 2023 11:59pm PST
    Tournament Start
    Apr 29, 2023 12:00am PST
    Tournament End
    Apr 30, 2023 12:00am PST