2002 Veterans World Championships REGISTRATION FORMS, SCHEDULE, & Other Vital Information
30 August – 1 September 2002
Tampa, Florida, USA

REGISTRATION FORM
 

Name ___________________________________  FIE License #____________________

Address  _________________________________

City_________________ Nation _____________ Postal Code_______________________

Passport # ____________________   Date of Birth ______________________

ALL Participants MUST present the following documents at check-in:
Passport
2002 FIE License
Medical certificate -click here for form (attesting the physical aptitude of the participant to practice fencing)*
Discharge of responsibility (signed letter) (click here to see suggested wording)
Registration:  $50.00       $___________
Entry:       $50.00 per weapon
 

National
Qualifying
Rating  Position
50-59 Men’s Foil  _____  _____   $___________
50-59 Women’s Foil  _____  _____   $___________
50-59 Men’s Epee  _____  _____   $___________
50-59 Women’s Epee  _____  _____   $___________
50-59 Men’s Sabre       $___________

60+ Men’s Foil  _____  _____   $___________
60+ Women’s Foil  _____  _____   $___________
60+ Men’s Epee  _____  _____   $___________
60+ Women’s Epee  _____  _____   $___________
60+ Men’s Sabre  _____  _____   $___________

40+ Demonstration Women’s
Sabre (Added Open) _____  _____   $___________

Gala Dinner  _____ @ $35 @ per person   $___________
Commemorative Collared shirt: ______ @ $20 per shirt  ____ L;  _____XL  $___________

TOTAL:        $___________

VISA  MasterCard/Eurocard  American Express  Discover

Name as it appears on card: _________________________

Credit Card # ____________________________________ Expiration date __________

Signature________________________________________

Complete and post or fax to:   Veterans World Championships
    United States Fencing Association
    One Olympic Plaza
    Colorado Springs CO 80909
    USA
Vox  719-866-4511
Fax  719-632-5737

Entries must be received by August 8, 2000.
No e-mail entries accepted.
 
 
 
 

Name ____________________________ Birth Date______________________________
 

ALL PARICIPANTS MUST READ AND SIGN OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT
 

CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT: This is to certify that on this date, I, ___________________________, give my consent to the Veterans World Championships and its representatives to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for the above named athlete for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with the Veterans World Fencing Championships.

Fencer’s Signature    Date
(Signature required)
 

If the athlete is covered by any insurance/health/medical/hospitalization insurance valid in the United States of America, please complete the following (type or print legibly):

________________________________________   __________________________________________
Name of Carrier     Name of policyholder

________________________________________  ___________________________________________
Address of Carrier    Policy number
 

Reminder: All participants must present the following documents at check-in:
Passport
2002 FIE License
Medical certificate (attesting the physical aptitude of the participant to practice fencing)
Discharge of responsibility (signed letter) (see suggested wording)

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Suggested text, required letter discharging responsibility

To Whom It May Concern:
Upon entering the 2002 Veterans World Championships under the sanction of the Federation Internationale d’Escrime  (FIE) and the auspices of the United States Fencing Association (USFA), I agree to abide by the current rules of the FIE. I enter this tournament at my own risk and release the FIE, the USFA, the USFA’S Central Florida Division and their sponsors, referees, tournament organizers and officials from any liability. I certify that my birth date is as stated on the entry form and that I am currently a holder of a valid FIE license to compete.

_____________________________________
Fencer’s Signature
(Signature required)
Date__________________
(Required)
 

Note: The Medical certificate is a “doctor’s letter” affirming the fencer enjoys sufficient health to enter the competition.

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SCHEDULE

All events at Hyatt Regency City Center
Tampa, Florida USA

28 August (Wednesday) Arrival of Delegations

29 August (Thursday) Arrival of Delegations
   1300: Accreditation, Registration, weapon control. (Hyatt, Galleria B)
   1430: Meetings of DT, Team Captains, Referees (Hyatt Galleria B)
   1600: Opening Ceremony (Hyatt, Buccaneer Suites)

30 August (Friday) 0800: Weapon control, registration of fencers competing this day.
   0900: Women’s Foil (50-59)
                 Men’s Foil (50-59)
   1100:  Men’s Foil (60+)
   1700:  Finals (Hyatt, Buccaneer Suites)

31 August (Saturday) 0800: Registration of fencers competing this day.
   0900: Men’s Epee (50-59)
              Men’s Epee (60+)
   1100: Women’s Foil (60+)
              Men’s Sabre (60+)
   1700: Finals (Hyatt, Buccaneer Suites)

1 September (Sunday) 0800: Registration of fencers competing this day.
   0900: Women’s Epee (50-59)
              Women’s Epee (60+)
   1100:  Men’s Sabre (50-59)
1200 Women’s Sabre (40+, Open, Demonstration)
1600:  Finals (Hyatt Buccaneer Suites)
   1900:  Gala Dinner (Regency Ball Room)

2 September (Monday) 0800: Golf (Participants meet at Hotel entrance)

Reminder: All participants must present the following documents at check-in:
Passport
2002 FIE License
Medical certificate (attesting the physical aptitude of the participant to practice fencing)
Discharge of responsibility (signed letter)
 

Note: The Medical certificate is a doctor’s letter affirming the fencer is healthy enough to enter the competition.

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INDIVIDUAL VETERAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tampa/Florida (USA)
   August 30-September 1, 2002

WEAPONS:
Women’s epee, Men’s epee, Women’s foil, Men’s foil, Men’s sabre

ACCREDITATION:
The participants will have to present the following documents at the time of accreditation:
Passport, FIE license 2002, medical certificate (attesting the aptitude of the participant to practice fencing) and discharge of responsibility (signed letter).

CATEGORIES:
The participants will be divided into 2 groups according to their age appearing on their passport:
Category A: 50 to 59 years old at August 1st 2002
Category B” 60 years old and more at August 1st 2002

PRIZES:
Gold, silver and two bronze medals, as well as diplomas, for each category.

FORMULA:
Pools of 6 or 7 fencers, bouts of 5 hits of 4 minutes. After the pools direct elimination in 10 hits, 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with one minute pause between each round. If there are fewer than 10 fencers in a category, single pool.

ENTRIES:
The number of entries per federation is limited to 4 participants per country and weapon.
Entries must be sent by the national federation of each participant to the American fencing federation with copy to the FIE, before August 9, 2002, deadline.

An entry fee of US$ 50 per participant will have to be paid before August 9, 2002, by credit transfer or bank cheque, to the American fencing federation or on the spot.

REFEREES:
Participating delegations must be accompanied by the number of A, B, or C referees provided for by article o.88 of the rules.

1-4 fencers = no obligation; 5-9 fencers = 1 referee; 10 or more fencers = 2 referees.

EQUIPMENT OF FENCERS:
The personal equipment of the fencers must comply to the FIE rules.
A control of the equipment will take place the day before the competition.

FIE LICENSE:
The participants will have to present their FIE licenses at the time of accreditation.

TRAVEL AND STAY:
Travelling, accommodation and boarding expenses are the responsibility of the participants.

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