New Jersey Division Summer Nationals Qualifier

The New Jersey Division Y14, Division II & III and Vet. Summer National Qualifiers This tournament is the qualification path for New Jersey fencers who wish to compete in the Division II or Division III Summer National events and who have not already qualified for Div 1A/2/3 through a ROC event. One registration, one event with two outcomes, one for Div 2 and the other for Div 3. Veteran Fencers qualify for their Summer National events by participating in this event. The top 25% qualify in each event with a minimum of 3 fencers qualifying. All events with 3 fencers or more will be fenced. Fencers must be US citizen or permanent US residents to participate in this tournament and the Summer National Championships. Your USA Fencing membership must indicate New Jersey Division and that you represent the USA. Those who fence in the New Jersey Qualifier must be either residents of Essex, Morris, Hudson, Somerset, Hunterdon, Union, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Warren, Mercer, and Ocean Counties or be a member of a registered New Jersey Division Club located in the listed counties for the 2018-2019 fencing season. The Y14 Qualifier is an event for Y14 fencers who wish to qualify for the Y14 Summer National event and have not already done so through the SYC/RYC events. Format: Div 2/3/Vet - one round of pools, top 80% to DEs. Y14 - one round of pools, 100% promotion to DEs. At the NJ Division Y14,Div 2/3/Vet Qualifier, fencers must fence and finish in the top 25% of the event to qualify. Veteran fencers can qualify for their summer national events by participating in this tournament. Open to New Jersey Division Fencers with a C, D, E, or no classification. Fencers must be US citizens or permanent US residents to participate in this tournament and the Summer National Championships. Your USA Fencing membership must indicate New Jersey Division and that you represent the USA. On time registration opens on 2/22/2019 On time registration (regular) closes on 4/6/2019 Late registration begins 4/7/2019 Late registration ends 4/16/2019 There will be no walk-ins at this event. THIS IS A NEW POLICY, PLEASE TAKE NOTE. YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE REGISTERED UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID THE EVENT FEE. YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE AND YOU MUST PAY ONLINE. There will be NO reminder emails sent to competitors that are registered without completed payments. It is your responsibility to be aware of the registration deadlines. Entry Fees: On time registration is $20 registration, $30 event fee and ends on April 6. Late registration starts on April 7. The late registration fee is $40 registration fee, $60 event fee, and ends on April 16. THERE WILL BE NO WALK-INS. There are no exceptions to this policy. THERE WILL BE NO REFUND OF THE REGISTRATION FEE. Close of Check-In: SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Y14 Women's Saber 9:15AM Y14 Women's Epee 12:00 PM Y14 Men's Epee 12:00 PM Y14 Women's Foil 2:15 PM Y14 Men's Foil 2:15 PM Y14 Men's Saber 4 PM Div2/3 Senior Men's Epee 8:30AM Div2/3 Senior Women's Epee 8:45AM Div2/3 Senior Men's Foil 11:45 PM Div2/3 Senior Women's Foil 12 PM Div2/3 Senior Women's Saber 2:15 PM Div2/3 Senior Men's Saber 1:45 PM ALL CHECK IN TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The Y14 events are for birth years 2004-2007, unless the fencer is on the National Youth 12 Point List as of the entry deadline for this tournament. Fencers must be US citizens or permanent US residents to participate in this tournament and the Summer National Championships. "Senior" refers to a USFA requirement that all fencers participating in open events must have birth years of 2005 and earlier. Fencers are considered registered when their names appear on the "Who's Preregistered?" list on the askFred listing for this tournament. You are not fully registered if your name appears as "incomplete" in this listing. It is your responsibility to ensure your registration. Equipment Check and Attire: Masks, lame, gloves, sabre cuffs, body and mask cords will be checked. All fencers are expected to wear full fencing attire and bring at least two weapons and body and mask cords that meet USFA requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. REFUNDS: Refunds will be issued on event fees only. Refund requests must be received by April 16, 2019. Refund checks are mailed 4 to 6 weeks after the tournament.