Thrust Winter RYC/RJCC

THRUST WINTER RYC/ RJCC February 10-11, 2018 The Eugene Levy Fieldhouse Rockland Community College 145 College Rd Suffern, NY 10901 http://www.sunyrockland.edu/campus-life/athletics/athletic-facilities Free Parking, 60,000 sf venue, comfortable bleacher spectator seating, free Wi-Fi On-site vendors: Proprintwear (http://proprintwear.com/store#!/Fencing/c/17891649/offset=0&sort=normal) for official tournament shirt and other merchandise: View the 2018 Thrust Winter RYC - RJCC at http://proprintwear.com/2018-thrust-winter-ryc-rjcc Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear (http://www.blue-gauntlet.com) for equipment sales. Blue Gauntlet Fencing is the official equipment sponsor for the 2018 Thrust Winter RYC-RJCC. As the one of the world’s premium suppliers of fencing equipment, Blue Gauntlet carries quality products used by beginners as well as world champions! Stop by BG's booth and pamper yourself for the 2018 season! ================================================================================================================================================================== REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT RYC serve as a qualifying regional path to the Summer National Championships. Regional points will be awarded only to Region 3 residents at this RYC. There are NO National Points earned at RYC events. All athletes who fence at an RYC will earn regional points based on placement. Larger fields will award more points for placement. Up to 3 RYC results will count towards an athlete’s final Regional Youth Ranking. If an athlete competes in more than 3 RYCs in their home region, their best 3 results will count. At the end of the season, ranking winners of each age group and gender in each of the 6 youth regions will be recognized by the YDC and US Fencing. A percentage of regional point holders from each region will earn qualification to the Youth NAC and Summer National Championships. Foreign fencers can compete at any RYC. If they compete out of Region they will not appear on that Region’s Point List nor will points from an outside region transfer to an athletes point total in their home region. REGIONAL JUNIOR/CADET CIRCUIT The RJCCs serve as one of the qualification paths for Junior Olympic Fencing Championships and the July Challenge. There are no national points awarded at RJCC competitions. Regional points are awarded to any fencer competing in their home region. Regional points are awarded based on final placement and the size of the competitive field. RCCs held after the entry fee deadline for the Junior Olympic Championships and before the Junior Olympic Championships take place are regional qualifiers for the July Challenge within the calendar year and the Junior Olympics the following year. Athletes ageing into the Cadet NAC category at that year’s July Challenge and athletes who age out of the Cadet category after the Junior Olympic Championships that season may compete. Athletes aging out will not receive regional ranking points for their placement but will be counted in the total number of participants when regional points are awarded to eligible athletes. RJCs held after the regular entry fee deadline for the Junior Olympic Championships and before the Junior Olympic Championships take place are regional qualifiers for the July Challenge within that calendar year and the Junior Olympics the following year. Athletes aging into the Junior NAC category at that year’s July Challenge and athletes who age out of the Junior category after the Junior Olympic Championships that season may compete. Athletes aging out will not receive regional ranking points for their placement but will be counted in the total number of participants when regional points are awarded to eligible athletes. Regional Ranking Point System (RRPS) rankings are managed by the National Office and available for viewing on the USA Fencing Website (http://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings). ================================================================================================================================================================== EVENT ENTRY • Events are open to current USA Fencing competitive members age-eligible to fence, and to foreign fencers with current FIE license or proof of affiliation with their federation. • Waiver required - Download waiver and present at check-in • Check age eligibility before entering. Please DO NOT enter an event you are not eligible to compete in based on the following age guidelines. If your entry is rejected because of age and you have national points, notify us for entry instructions. REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT (RYC) [Age Eligibility]: Y10 2007-2010 Y12 2005-2008 (or on Y10 NRPS list) Y14 2003-2006 (or on Y12 NRPS list) REGIONAL JUNIOR-CADET CIRCUIT (RJCC) [Age Eligibility]: Cadet: Born 2001-2005* Junior: Born 1998-2005** *2001-2004: Can only earn only new classification - NO REGIONAL POINTS *2002-2005: Can earn REGIONAL POINTS and new classification. **1998-2004: Can only earn only new classification - NO REGIONAL POINTS **1999-2005: Can earn REGIONAL POINTS and new classification. Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not qualify for the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are NR until they achieve C1 level or higher. See classification chart at: https://cdn4.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0132/5185/Classification_Chart_2016_2017.pdf ================================================================================================================================================================== REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES -- *Registration fee is nonrefundable -- Entry fee is determined by date of payment, not date of registration. Regular registration and payment deadline is January 22. (extended to Jan 25) Late on-line registrations/payments will be accepted (at late fee) until January 27 (extended to Jan 28). -- Entry fee must be PAID for entry to be considered complete. Be sure you have paid and not just pre-registered. If you need to make an alternate payment arrangement, you must e-mail the organizer prior to January 22. REGULAR Fee Entry/Payment period (until January 22)(extended to Jan 25): $30 registration* + $50/event. LATE Fee Entry/Payment period (January 23-January 27) (amended --late fee will begin on Jan 26 at 7 am and end at midnight Jan 28 EST): $60 registration* + $100/event INCOMPLETE ENTRIES (presenting to compete on tournament day): Entry is subject to space (e-mail the organizer) and fee is $60 registration + $100/event +$20 payable at the door with cash only. NO credit card payments at the door. On-line closes Jan 28 at midnight EST and there is NO WALK-IN ENTRY. REFUND POLICY Registration fee and any AskFred surcharges are non-refundable. Event fee will be refunded if refund request received no later than January 27, 2018. Send refund requests to: Mika’il Sankofa at thrustfencingacademy1@gmail.com and include a mailing address. After the deadline, there will be no refunds of the event fees, no exceptions. Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks after the tournament. On tournament day, fencers who fail to check-in at the registration desk before the posted close of check-in time for their event will be withdrawn from the competition, and no there will be no refund of entry fees. Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy: In the event of necessity to reschedule the tournament due to most extreme circumstances, such as unforeseen extreme weather or catastrophe (USA Fencing determines need to cancel/delay/reschedule a Regional Tournament in the best interest of the membership) all fees paid will be applied to rescheduled event. Regional tournaments which are cancelled due to no fault of the Organizer will be rescheduled by USA Fencing, if possible, within the season for which the tournament was awarded. In the event a fencer is not able to attend a rescheduled event, a full refund will be issued. Note, delay of start times not caused by extreme weather or catastrophe does not qualify as valid refund criteria. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • All days/times listed are close of check-in, and are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Schedule change notifications will be sent through the FRED e-mail system and posted on this tournament home page. Check for updates before presenting to compete. • Fencing generally commences 15-30 minutes after close of check-in, or as tournament conditions permit. • Arrive sufficiently early to be ready to fence when registration closes. We suggest arriving at least 1 hour prior to close of check-in of your event. • Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. • Equipment check required. • RYC events may be gender-mixed if there are at less than 5 fencers of either gender. • Fencers not checked in by the posted check-in time for their event will not be permitted to compete and no refund of fees will be issued. SATURDAY All times are tentative and subject to change 8:00 Y12 WE 8:00 CDT ME 8:00 Y12 MS (NEW TIME) 8:15 JR WF 8:15 JNR MF 8:30 Y10 WS 12:30 Y10 WF (NEW TIME) 12:30 Y10 MF (NEW TIME) 12:30 Y14 WF (NEW TIME) 12:30 Y14 MF (NEW TIME) 12:30 Y12 ME (NEW TIME) 1:00 CDT WE (NEW TIME) 4:00 Y12 WS 4:00 JNR MS 4:00 JNR WS (NEW TIME) SUNDAY All times are tentative and subject to change 8:00 JNR WE 8:00 JNR ME 8:00 Y10 WE 8:00 Y10 ME 8:15 Y14 WS (NEW TIME) 8:30 Y12 WF 8:30 Y12 MF 11:30 Y14 MS (NEW TIME) 11:30 Y10 MS (NEW TIME) 12:30 Y14 WE (NEW TIME) 12:30 Y14 ME (NEW TIME) 1:30 CDT MF (NEW TIME) 1:30 CDT WF (NEW TIME) 4:00 CDT MS (NEW TIME) 4:00 CDT WS (NEW TIME) TOURNAMENT ENTRY •** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by Thrust Fencing Academy, and Westchester-Rockland Division of USA Fencing. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Thrust Fencing Academy, Rockland County Community College, Escrime Management, and referees/staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to tournament organizers to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, EMS personnel, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by Thrust Fencing Academy and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.** • USA Fencing or other foreign federation competitive membership required. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. To join/renew or print your membership card visit: http://www.usafencing.org/membership. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USA Fencing membership. You may join/renew at the door (parent signature required), however early to complete membership application. • Signed waiver required, Click "Download Waiver" Complete and present at check-in. • Event entry is determined by 2017-18 USA Fencing Birth year requirements: Y10 2007-2010 Y12 2004-2008 (or on Y10 NRPS* list) Y14 2003-2006 (or on Y12 NRPS* list) Cadet 2001-2005 (2001-2004: Can only earn only new classification - NO REGIONAL POINTS; 2002-2005: Can earn REGIONAL POINTS and new classification). Junior 1998-2005 (1998-2004: Can only earn only new classification - NO REGIONAL POINTS; 1999-2005: Can earn REGIONAL POINTS and new classification). *See current point standings at: http://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings VENDORS Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear will be on-site for equipment purchases: http://www.blue-gauntlet.com Proprintwear has been named the “Official Merchandiser” for the 2018 Thrust Winter RYC - RJCC. Proprintwear offers the “World’s Largest” selection of fencing-related merchandise, including the “Official” 2018 Thrust Winter RYC -RJCC tournament shirt with the Athletes’ Names printed on the back. Check out Proprintwear's Website at http://proprintwear.com/store#!/Fencing/c/17891649/offset=0&sort=normal You may view the 2018 Thrust Winter RYC - RJCC at http://proprintwear.com/2018-thrust-winter-ryc-rjcc ARMORY Armorer services will be available (for fee). FOOD Concession will be open with food, drinks, and healthy snacks available for purchase. TOURNAMENT STAFF Bout Committee: David Sapery, George Janto, Cheryl Delaney Head Referee: Lisa Campi-Sapery TOURNAMENT FORMAT • Equipment check required. • Y10 fencers must fence with blades no longer than 32.5 inches. • Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords present on-strip. • Full USA Fencing regulation uniform required. Name is NOT required on uniform. Foil mask with conductive bib required. 800N Saber glove required. t.15 1. Fencers arm, equip and clothe themselves and fence at their own responsibility and at their own risk. • USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usafencing.org/athletes-usa-fencing-rule-book • Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not qualify for the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are NR until they achieve C1 level or higher. • RYC events may be mixed if less than 5 fencers of either gender • Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. This includes club affiliation, division, classification, date of birth, gender, spelling of name, etc . Errors in posted pool results must be reported to the BC immediately (within 5 minutes). Once DE round starts and tableau is posted, the pool results are final and no adjustments will be made. Check all scores before leaving the strip. Fencer signature on pool sheet and DE slip implies accuracy. • Seeding: RYC - Current National Youth Ranking according to age group and weapon, then letter ranking with year classification, then fencers with neither points nor classification. Fencers with equal classifications will be randomized within each classification. Only ratings and points standings listed on the USA Fencing website at the time of the tournament will be used. Current ratings: http://www.usafencing.org/current-member-list. Current point standings: http://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings RJCC - Current National Rolling Points Standing regardless of classification, then classification and year. If athlete has neither National Points nor a weapon classification they are seeded on a random basis with the other athletes in the same situation. • Each event consists of two rounds (pools and DE (direct elimination). Pools: One preliminary round of 5 and 6 or 6 and 7 person pools comprised of the standard 5-touch bout in 3 minutes. 100% then advance to direct elimination round. Direct Elimination: DE tableau shall be comprised according to the results of the preliminary pool round. Y10 DE format: 10-touch bouts (two 3-minuteperiods with a 1 minute break between). The first period ends either at the expiration of three minutes or when 5 hits are scored, whichever comes first. During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer. Y12/Y14 DE format: 15-touch bouts (three 3-minute periods with a 1 minute break between) During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer. Cadet/Junior DE format: 15-touch bouts (three 3-minute periods with a 1 minute break between) During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer. • No fence-off for third place; Medals awarded to 8th place. • Photography and filming is allowed, however NO flash photography is allowed near ongoing competitions. Withdrawal: • Withdrawal during pools: The pools must be fenced through the last bout. A fencer who withdraws, or who is excluded, is scratched from the pool, and his results are annulled as if he had not taken part. • Withdrawal during DE: When for whatever reason a fencer cannot fence or cannot complete his bout, his opponent is declared winner of that bout. A fencer who withdraws does not lose his place in the overall classification of the competition. QUALIFICATION PATHS http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0089/9298/2017-2018_Qualification_Tables.pdf NEARBY HOTELS Crowne Plaza Suffern- Mahwah (1.8 miles) http://www.cpsuffernhotel.com/ 3 Executive Blvd Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 357-4800 Hampton Inn and Suites – Mahwah (4.7 miles) http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-jersey/hampton-inn-and-suites-mahwah-MAHWHHX/index.html 290 Route 17 & Corporate Dr. Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430 (201) 828-2031 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott – Mahwah (4.7 miles) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrfm-fairfield-inn-and-suites-mahwah/ 225 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 (201) 529-4000 Hampton Inn - Nanuet (4.0 miles) http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-nanuet-HPNNUHX/index.html 260 NY-59 Nanuet, NY 10954 (845) 623-0900