3rd Annual Barbara Lynch Charity RYC (Y8-Y14)

Saturday events will be held as scheduled; Sunday all event close of check-in times delayed by 2 hours. Call 973-477-5642 if delayed. 3rd ANNUAL BARBARA LYNCH CHARITY REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT Y8-14 - All Weapons December 19-20, 2009 - Maplewood, NJ Open to all USFA members (you can join at the door) and foreign fencers (bring proof of federation membership). USFA membership is not required for Y8 fencers, as this is an unofficial category and participation is at parent discretion. A signed waiver is required for all fencers. Please download the attached waiver and present at check-in. This RYC fulfills the qualifying path for Y10/12 fencers to compete at Summer Nationals or April Youth NAC. Attending a RYC will qualify that individual in the respective event and age category fenced. 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 2009-10 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). Cup points are cumulative and prizes will be awarded to top 5 point finishers in each event at the last tournament of the series (more info at njfencingalliance.com)** ================================================================================================================================================================== Parents or businesses wishing to donate products or services for the tournament contact Darlene Shellhouse at deeshellhouse@yahoo.com All referees are volunteers, so please help out. E-mail c.delaney1@verizon.net =================================================================================================================================================================== Valhalla Fencing, with sponsorship by NJFA (New Jersey Fencing Alliance), proudly presents the 3rd Annual Barbara Lynch Charity Regional Youth Circuit Tournament, with funds raised going to support The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the Lynch Family. Barbara Lynch is well known in New Jersey fencing and in the National fencing arena. She has given tirelessly to the sport and is well known as an advocate for youth fencers. She has been involved in NJ Fencing for over 30 years. She is a former president of the NJ Division and has been coach at Morris Hills High School for many years. She has been involved at the National level with USFA Bout Committee. This RYC honors her and thanks her for her work on behalf of young fencers. FEES ** All fees are nonrefundable.** Preregistered: $10 registration fee plus $35 per event whether paid through FRED or at door. Credit cards accepted at the door. Preregistration closes Dec 17, 2009. Late preregistered or Walk-in (without preregistration): $10 registration fee plus $45 per event Door payments are preferred. Payments at the door taken via cash, credit card, or check (checks payable to DNR Enterprises Group, Inc.) EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in): Fencing will begin shortly after registration closes. Y8 Mixed Saber (Saturday, 12:30) Y8 Mixed Foil (Saturday, 12:30) Y10 WS (Sunday, 12:30) 2:30 Y10 MS (Sunday, 12:30) 2:30 Y10 WF (Saturday, 8:00) Y10 MF (Saturday, 8:00) Y10 WE (Sunday, 8:30) 10:30 Y10 ME (Sunday, 8:30) 10:30 Y12 WS (Saturday, 12:00) Y12 MS (Saturday, 12:00) Y12 WF (Sunday, 12:30) 2:30 Y12 MF (Sunday, 12:30) 2:30 Y12 WE (Saturday, 12:00) Y12 ME (Saturday, 12:00) Y14 WS (Saturday, 8:30) Y14 MS (Saturday, 8:30) Y14 WF (Sunday, 8:00) 10:00 Y14 MF (Sunday, 8:00) 10:00 Y14 WE (Saturday, 8:00) Y14 ME (Saturday, 8:00) ===================================================================================================================================================================== ENTRY Fencers must meet 2009-10 USFA birth year requirements Y8 = 2000-2003 (*Y8 is not an official USFA category and participation is at parent discretion) Y10 = 1999-2002 Y12 = 1997-2000, or on Y10 NRP List Y14 = 1995-1998, 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. The USFA is working towards an age verification process. This season, parents should come prepared with ONE of the following in case the fencer’s age needs verification for eligibility purposes: - A government issued photo ID with date of birth included, - or, a copy of birth certificate - or, a passport 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 (except Y8 events)- you MUST show your USFA 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 USFA rules apply. Initial seeding with National Youth Points/Rating/Year Gender-separate events; events with less than 6 fencers may be mixed. One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds. Format for Y8 events will depend on number of fencers and will be announced after close of check-in. Medals awarded to 8th place. LOCATION New Jersey Fencing Alliance 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. NJFA is only one-half hour train ride from NYC Penn Station via NJ Transit Mid-Town Direct. NJFA is a state-of-the art 17,000 sf fencing salle offering 20 strips (18 grounded metal strips)with machines located in the middle as well as repeater lights at each end, FREE wireless internet, FREE on-site parking. HOTEL INFO Numerous hotels at Newark International Airport (appx 4 miles away) Newark (appx 5 mi away) - Hilton Newark Summit, NJ (appxy 6 mi) - The Grand Summit Short Hills, NJ (appxy 6 mi) - Hilton Short Hills