GRAFA RYC\RJCC\ROC- Third Coast Cup

For all details visit: https://member.usafencing.org/details/tournaments/10490

The fieldhouse has 49,900 square feet of indoor hardwood area.

The whole building is an air-conditioned space. Unlimited ample free parking. The venue is located across from the host hotel’s parking lot. No need for transportation Separate area for bags and warm-up 34 grounded strips with a separate final strip The entire venue will be dedicated to the fencing competition for the duration of all three days. A complete concession stand is available throughout the entire competition.

The venue will be open every day at 6:30 AM.

Tournament Schedule All times are based on the Close of Check-in. You should arrive at least 60-90 minutes before the start time to check in, inspect the equipment, and warm up. It is best to be age-verified with USA Fencing or provide proof of age (such as a birth certificate or passport) and present your membership card at check-in. Start times of events are subject to change to maintain load balancing. We will notify all fencers of any changes in start times. Could you check your email and the registration page for changes in start times? We are only responsible if you arrive on time for your event. We plan to start all events within 20 minutes of closing check-in times. ** We strongly encourage you to keep your entire day flexible until the final close-of-check-in times are posted.

We Promise Start all events on time, within 20 minutes after the registration closes. There were no delays before and between rounds, and no flighted events.

Proof of current USA Fencing membership If the fencer’s membership expires, the fencer must complete and pay for the USA Fencing membership at the door. All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a readable copy to use the Auto Check-In feature. Fencers are to present proof of age: Original or copies of birth certificate, passport, or driver’s license, unless the USA Fencing membership card has “Birth year is Verified ” noted on the card. Fencers must check in every day they compete. To enroll or renew the required membership to USA Fencing, click here: https://member.usfencing.org/

The venue opens at 6:30 on Friday, November 6, and at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. We recommend that you arrive at least one hour before check-in closes. All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a readable copy to use the Auto Check-In feature. Fencers are to present proof of age: Original or copies of birth certificate, passport, or driver’s license, unless the USA Fencing membership card has “Birth year is Verified ” noted on the card. Fencers must check in every day they compete. To enroll or renew the required membership to USA Fencing, click here: https://member.usfencing.org/

The tournament will be run by highly skilled Bout Committee staff and highly ranked & licensed National and International referees.

Tournament Corporate Sponsors:

Premium: RAMI Swiss, GRMI Logistics, LLC, Williams Family

Gold: Burk Busters Home Dog Training, LeFleur Marketing

GRAFA Families Sponsors:

Tournament T-shirts The collectible tournament T-shirt will reference the Third Coast legacy with a Halloween theme. Those T-shirts are in very high demand. To have your name printed on the back of the tournament T-shirt, you must register before the regular entry deadline.

Age Eligibility – The fencers must follow USFA-established guidelines Exceptions per USA fencing rules for fencers with national points, USA Fencing rules apply.

Absolute Fencing Gear will be on-site to fulfill all your equipment needs with a full

Equipment Requirements: Y10 events can only use size 0 or 2 blade length. All fencers MUST wear a plastron (underarm protector). All foil fencers wearing a chest protector must wear the FIE-required padded protector. These are necessary for females and optional for males. All fencers must wear knickers – no sweatpants will be permitted. Standard fencing uniforms cannot have any rips, tears, or holes. Socks must conform to the USA Fencing Association rules and cover the entire lower leg up to the knickers.

Equipment Check-In and Requirements: A check of the equipment is required before competing, and it will be available one hour before the first event. We are also available for this check from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST on Thursday, November 6, 2025 We will be checking the glove, mask, body cords, blades, and saber cuffs.

MAAPP USA Fencing Regional Events follow the SafeSport Code and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies, as approved by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Please carefully read through these policies before you attend the event: https://www.usafencing.org/maapp

[link] (https://www.usafencing.org/athlete-handbook)

Helpful links RYC Questions: https://www.usafencing.org/ryc-resources RJCC Questions: https://www.usafencing.org/rjcc-resources Age and Classification Chart: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility

Current Point Standings: https://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings

Event Fee Info

Registration and Event Fees: Please refer to the timeline located at the top right of this page. No exceptions to the late fees will be made for those who are unable to register by the stated deadlines.

Refund policy: Registration and administration fees are non-refundable.
 All close check-in times are subject to change, and refunds will not be issued due to changes in event times. Refunds are processed a few days after the refund request is received and will be processed by the USA Fencing National Office.

PLEASE BE AWARE The refund request must be submitted ONLY via email: coach_misha@gfrencing.com. Please note that no refund inquiries should be sent to the US National Office. No refunds will be provided after the regular entry deadline, with no exceptions, regardless of the reason, including injury, illness, or other unexpected events. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or Withdrawals during the tournament The refund deadline is October 27, 2025**

Please be aware that all check-in times are subject to change, and refunds will not be issued due to any changes in event schedules. Refunds will be processed a few days after the refund request has been received.

Additionally, USA Fencing Regional events adhere to the codes of conduct established by USA Fencing. Please carefully read the codes of conduct for spectators, coaches, and members, as you will be expected to abide by these codes of conduct found here: https://www.usafencing.org/codes-of-conduct.