
The following North Texas Division Competition Policy was adopted 17 October 1997
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For all USFA sanctioned competitions that take place in the Division, the Division will make Division forms available and include the competition in the Division schedule (deadlines are 1 June and 1 December). Only Division sanctioned tournaments may earn ratings for the competitors. The Division calendar on this web site is the only OFFICIAL listing for Division-sanctioned tournaments. Posting on www.askFRED.net does not mean that a tournament has been sanctioned. Sanctioned tournaments must follow current USFA rules and shall be run in accordance with the current policies as set forth in the USFA Operations Manual, USFA Athlete's Handbook, and Division Bylaws. The Division Bylaws shall not conflict with USFA rules, policies or procedures. If such a conflict shall arise, the USFA rules, policies, or procedures shall be considered as the ultimate authority. Should a tournament not follow these rules, policies or procedures, the tournament shall lose the Division sanction and all ratings earned shall be null and void. Each competition should be self-sufficient; that is, entry fees should cover all projected expenses. The local organizer may request assistance from the Division to run their tournaments by selecting one of the following options:
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Events should be run in a timely and orderly manner. The manner in which tournaments are run reflects directly on the Division and any future Division competitions that may be sponsored by the Host. In fairness to all competitors, it is imperative that all USFA rules are followed, particularly those regarding age groups, attire and membership. There shall be an equipment check for all Division sanctioned tournaments to include at minimum mask, body cord and weapons. Referees shall check for proper attire on strip and not allow fencers to compete without required equipment or clothing.
Flyers should be made and mailed to each Division member; however, the Division mailing list may not be given to any Host. Therefore, the Host may create their own flyer and provide enough copies to the Division Secretary at least one month prior to the event, or provide the Division Secretary all information at least two months prior to the event. Whenever possible, flyer information should be transmitted in electronic format to reduce error. The Division Secretary will provide the Host an itemized statement for costs incurred, such as postage, copying, paper, etc..
Hosts shall provide a budget and financial report as requested to the Division Treasurer; the Division Treasurer shall provide projected budget items to the Host (such as awards) for inclusion in these reports. The following information is copied from the USFA Operations Manual:
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