ATTENTION: In conjunction with GRAFA RJCC & ROC GRAFA will run the "GRAFA MidWest High School Cup". Any High School Age fencers may participate in this tournament. Having a High School varsity\club fencing team IS NOT a prerequisite for this tournament participation
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Tournament Schedule - GRAFA ROC(D1A, DV2, VET) & RJCC/RYC- Third Coast Cup - March 11-12, 2023
All times are "Close of Check-in".
The start time of events is subject to change to maintain load balancing. We will notify all fencers if there will be any change in start times.
Subject to change and will be updated on March 1, 2023
Check-In:
The venue opens at 7:00 AM every day. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before the close of check-in. Proof of current USA Fencing membership. If a fencer is not a member yet, or membership has expired, the fencer has to complete and pay for the USA Fencing membership at the door. All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a legible 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.
Equipment Check: The equipment check before competing is required and will open one hour before the first event. We also are open for this check on Friday Night from 4 to 8 pm EST
Our Sponsors -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tournament Sponsors -----------------------------------
Metro Health-University of Michigan Health-West
HUB International
Meijer corp
Equipment Sponsors-------------------------------------------------
Equipment Vendor - Absolute Fencing Gear - will be present on site
Awards • Medals for the top eight finalists in each event
Regular Fees through February 10th, 2023. Triple Fees start on February 11, 2023.
Refund Policy
Registration fees and Administration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE Refund requests must be received by Friday February 24, 2022 11:59 PM EST Refund of events fees can be requested by sending email to sirkas92@gmail.com Starting February 25, 2023 NO REFUND, NO EXCEPTION for any reason Refunds are processed a few days after the refund request is received and will be processed by USA Fencing National Office. Please be aware, it may take a several days to process your refund request. NO REFUND will be issued to No Show or Withdraw from events
Tournament Staff
Tournament Director - Mikhail Sarkisov
Referee Coordinator - Abbas Fadel
Head Referee - Abbas Fadel
Bout Committee Chair - Meredith Delgado
Head Armory - TBA
Airport: Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Hotel Information Hilton Garden Inn
2321 E. Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Rate: $129 + tax (discount is good until February 22). Use code "fencing" to receive the special rate
Breakfast is not included in the group rate, but may be purchased each morning in the Garden Grille, open 6 am – 10 am on weekdays and 7 am – 11 am on weekends. This is a made-to-order breakfast during the week and a hot breakfast buffet for $10 plus tax and gratuity per person on the weekends.
Booking Link: [Link] (https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GRREBGI&groupCode=FENCE&arrivaldate=2023-03-10&departuredate=2023-03-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT)
If reservations are made by phone: +1 616-608-8800. mention "Fencing Cup"
Additional amenities and features include:
Oversized guest rooms with a wet bar, microwave, and mini refrigerator
Michigan-shaped swimming pool with an indoor/outdoor spa
On-site bar open 5 pm – 11 pm
Fitness center
Coin Operated Guest Laundry
24-Hour Garden Market convenience mart
Onsite parking
Your current registrations for this tournament are listed here along with their status.
Tournament Menu
Only signed in users can register for events.
Sign InSaturday, March 11
Sunday, March 12
The Open Registration period will change on Mar 1, 2023.
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Important dates and upcoming deadlines.
All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).