4th Annual Barbara Lynch Charity RYC

December 18 - 19 2010
Registration Closes December 17, 2010

New Jersey Fencing Alliance
229 Hilton Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 USA Map
Online Payment Required To Register
Pay on-line to save $20 at-door fee. On-line registration/payment closes Dec 17. NO REFUNDS. Charitable donation receipt available. All volunteer-staffed. Proceeds benefit The Teal Ribbon Foundation (ovarian cancer). See "More Info." Waiver required.
Note This is a Old AskFRED event. Registrations and results are all correct, but some other data could be missing.
4th ANNUAL BARBARA LYNCH CHARITY REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT December 18-19, 2010 Fencers must fence in at least one RYC or SYC competition in the current season to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon at the April and July NACs. Winners of Y14 events earn qualification to Y14 Summer National Championships ================================================================================================================================================================== ALL STAFF/ REFEREES ARE VOLUNTEERS, SO PLEASE HELP OUT. E-mail deeshellhouse@yahoo.com SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED. INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES WISHING TO DONATE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES contact Darlene Shellhouse at deeshellhouse@yahoo.com ==================================================================================================================================================================== Valhalla Fencing, with sponsorship by NJFA, proudly presents the 4th Annual Barbara Lynch Charity Regional Youth Circuit Tournament, with funds raised going to support The Teal Ribbon Foundation (http://www.trocrf.org) and the Lynch Family. Sadly, Barbara Lynch lost her brave battle with ovarian cancer in August 2010. Barb started fencing at Morris Hills High School (NJ) and continued as a college club fencer at Purdue University. She served as the NJ division chair for over 10 years, coached Morris Hills High school for 21 years, served as USFA bout committee chair for many, many national fencing tournaments and Junior Olympic Championships, served as USFA Vice President from 2000-2004, and was honored with a lifetime membership to the USFA. This RYC honors her work on behalf of young fencers. ================================================================================================================================================================== Open to all USFA members meeting USFA birth year requirements(you can join at the door) and foreign fencers (bring proof of federation membership). A signed waiver is required for all fencers. Please download the attached waiver and present at check-in. Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications; these events are NR until they reach C1 level or higher. **NJFA Youth Cup points will be awarded toward 2010-11 NJFA Youth Cup Series prizes. Points are awarded for first 8 places in each event (there is no fence-off for third at this RYC so third place points will be awarded to both 3rd place fencers). (more info at njfencingalliance.com)** FEES Save $20 by paying on-line ** All fees are nonrefundable.** Contact deeshellhouse@yahoo.com for charitable donation receipt. Receipts also available at the door. • Complete registration (preregistered and paid on-line): $10 registration fee plus $35 per event. Preregistration/on-line payments closes Dec 17, 2010. • Unpaid preregistration or walk-in(without registration): $10 registration fee plus $55 per event. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted at the door. Make checks payable to "DNR Enterprises." There is a $40 returned check fee. EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in): Fencing will begin shortly after registration closes. Y10 WS (Sunday, 12:30) Y10 MS (Sunday, 12:30) Y10 WF (Saturday, 8:00) Y10 MF (Saturday, 8:00) Y10 WE (Sunday, 8:30) Y10 ME (Sunday, 8:30) Y12 WS (Saturday, 9:30) Y12 MS (Saturday, 9:30) Y12 WF (Sunday, 12:30) Y12 MF (Sunday, 12:30) Y12 WE (Saturday, 12:30) Y12 ME (Saturday, 12:30) Y14 WS (Saturday, 12:30) Y14 MS (Saturday, 12:30) Y14 WF (Sunday, 8:00) Y14 MF (Sunday, 8:00) Y14 WE (Saturday, 8:00) Y14 ME (Saturday, 8:00) ENTRY • Fencers must meet 2010-11 USFA birth year requirements Y10 = 2000-2003 Y12 = 1998-2001, or on Y10 NRP List Y14 = 1996-1999, or on Y12 NRP List Note, if your entry is rejected for age and you are on the Points List, e-mail us and we will handle your entry. • A signed waiver is required; download attached waiver and present at check-in. * Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by the host organization and the USFA. Those individuals wishing to opt out of media coverage must see the Bout Committee. • Valid USFA or any foreign federation membership required and you MUST show your USFA or other fencing federation card or have proof that payment has been made. You may join the USFA at the door, however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete the necessary paperwork. Parent signature required. Use your credit card for USFA payment. • Full uniform is required, including mask, jacket, plastron, fencing knickers, knee-length socks, lame, and glove. All fencers must wear required fencing attire and MUST bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. NOTE: If you are fencing in a Y8 or Y10 event - you must have a #2 or #0 blade (i.e. less than 32.5 inches long). NAME IS NOT REQUIRED ON UNIFORM. TOURNAMENT FORMAT • Only official USFA ratings will be used. • Initial seeding by National Youth Points within Classification/Classification/Year • Gender-separated events, but events with less than 6 fencers will be mixed. • One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds. • Medals awarded to 8th place. Two third-place medals awarded. • Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are “NR” until they achieve a C1 level or higher. • Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy. VENDORS Food for the event this year will be provided by Patsey's Cafe - - they are the parents of a Barbara Lynch Morris Hills fencer. Patsey's Cafe 173 Rt 46 Mine Hill, NJ, 07803 862-397-3805 Tues - Wed: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Thurs: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Detailed Info Website: http://www.patseyscafe.com LOCATION http://njfencingalliance.com NJFA is located at 50-58 Burnett Avenue (use 54 Burnett Avenue for Mapquest); Maplewood, NJ. NJFA is conveniently located near all major highways in NJ, NY, CT, and Pennsylvania. We are just off Springfield Avenue (via Vermont St). NJFA is only appx. ½ hour train ride from NYC Penn Station (via NJ Transit Mid-Town Direct; http://www.njtransit.com) NJFA is a state-of-the art fencing salle offering grounded metal strips with center scoring boxes with repeater lights at each end, FREE Wireless Internet service, FREE parking, and on-site Fencing Store. HOTEL INFO Preferred Hotel: Wyndham Garden Hotel - Newark Airport. 550 Route 1 South; Newark, NJ 07114. Negotiated rate $70/night. Mention NJFA Fencing Tournament when making reservations. http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/EWRAP/main.wnt?cha Transportation to Venue from Wyndham: Gold Lincoln (973-344-5566). Negotiated Fare $30 for 1-4 people (vans are also available). Call or arrange through Wyndham Front Desk and mention Fencing Tournament. Other nearby hotels: Best Western Turtle Brook Inn (555 Northfield Avenue; West Orange, NJ) (4 miles) (appx.$150/night) http://www.bestwesternnewjersey.com/hotels/best-western-turtle-brook-inn Grand Summit Hotel (570 Springfield Avenue; Summit, NJ 07901) (6 miles) (appx.$130/night) http://www.grandsummit.com The Hilton at Short Hills (41 JFK Parkway; Short Hills, NJ 07078) (6 miles) (appx.$185/night) http://www.hiltonshorthills.com