SC Division Summer Nationals Qualifiers 2022

COVID Protocols will be followed. Masks are required to be worn covering both the mouth and the nose by all staff, coaches, spectators and fencers (including while fencing). To comply with social distancing, we ask that fencers limit the number of spectators they bring. This is the official Qualifier for South Carolina Division Members for Y14, DIV2/DIV3/VET [combined] qualifier events to 2022 US Fencing Summer National Championships. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/16/2022 at 11:59PM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/16/2022 at 11:59PM PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The final close of registration is two weeks before the event. ENTRY & ELIGIBILITY: Individual event times will be posted the following day after the close of registration. Please check back and be sure you arrive on time! There is NO registration at the event, only check-in. You MUST register and pay on askFRED if you want to fence. You MUST pay on AskFRED by 4/16/22 for your registration to be considered complete. If there are any issues with online payment, contact Ian Dube at iandaviddube@gmail.com The registration deadline is Sunday, 4/16/22 at 11:59PM. Any registrations after that time will NOT be accepted! NO WALK-INS! In order for your registration to be valid, you MUST complete payment via askfred.net. Registration will not be complete until payment is received; NO payments will be taken on the date of the tournament. Registration is only valid once payment is received. This means that if you do not complete payment prior to the close of registration on 4/16/22 at 11:59PM, you will NOT be allowed to fence in the tournament. Pre-Registration and payment ($25 registration and $25 per event) on AskFRED is mandatory! All payments are non-refundable except in the case of medical withdrawals. Medical withdrawals MUST be accompanied by a note from a physician. Medical withdrawals during the tournament will not be eligible for a refund. Proper equipment and clothing is required. Masks, body cords, and lames will be checked by the armorer. Please complete the attached waiver. Be sure to bring the completed waiver with you. You will need to present the completed waiver at check in. USA Fencing membership is required. You must have proof of USA Fencing membership and your membership number at the time of registration. To become a member please go to https://www.usafencing.org/membership. Fencers attending the Y14 events must also show proof of age. Examples of acceptable types of proof, copy of birth certificate, driver's license, state id, USFA membership card that indicates age has been verified. You may take a picture of your acceptable document with your cell phone and present the picture at check in. Events Scheduled: Y14 Women's Epee Y14 Women's Foil Y14 Women's Saber Y14 Men's Epee Y14 Men's Foil Y14 Men's Saber Senior Women's Div2/Div3/Vet Epee Senior Women's Div2/Div3/Vet Foil Senior Women's Div2/Div3/Vet Saber Senior Men's Div2/Div3/Vet Epee Senior Men's Div2/Div3/Vet Foil Senior Men's Div2/Div3/Vet Saber Preregistration opens on 02/16/2022. Preregistration closes on 04/17/2022. DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIPS Eligibility: Fencers must have a classification in the weapon of C, D, E, or Unclassified at the time of the qualifying competition and be 13 years of age by January 1 of the current season. Qualification: Fencers must Place in the top 25% of the total number of fencers competing in the 2022 SC Division Division II Qualifying competition OR Be on the current season's Div I-A Regional Open Circuit (ROC) Regional Point Standings OR Be on the Div II ROC Regional Point Standings OR Place in the top 40% of any current season Div II or Div I NAC DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIPS Eligibility: Fencers must have a classification in the weapon of D, E, or Unclassified at the time of the qualifying competition AND be at least 13 years old by January 1 of the current season. Qualification: Fencers must Place in the top 25% of the total number of fencers competing in the 2022 SC Division Division III OR Div II Qualifying competition OR Be on the Division I-A or Division II Regional Open Circuit point standings, if classification eligible, on TBD OR Place in the top 40% at 2022 Div III, Div II or DIV I NAC OR Qualified for Division II, if classification eligible YOUTH 14 CHAMPIONSHIPS Eligibility: Fencers must have been born between 2007 and 2010. Qualifying Path: Be on the Youth 14 point standings as of TBD OR Place in the top 25% of the 2022 SC Division Division Youth 14 Qualifying competition OR Be in the top 16 of the Y12 national point standings on TBD OR Earn at least 150 Y14 Regional Points during the current season(Total points = fencer's top 3 point results) Veteran (V40, V50, V60, V70+) National Championship Eligibility: For each Veteran age group fencers must meet the birth years specified in Table 2.5.1 Qualification: Must meet eligibility requirements above AND Compete in the current season's division qualifying competition for Division II and/or Division III Championships OR Compete in any ROC event during the current season OR Compete in any NAC during the current season OR Be on the Veteran Age Group national rolling points standings (NRPS) by TBD OR Be on the Veteran Combined regional point standings by TBD All fencers must have a current USFA competitive membership by close of registration. ONLY members of the SC Division of USA Fencing may compete in this qualifier. You may join or renew your membership here: https://member.usafencing.org National age eligibility requirements will be enforced (Read more here: http://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility ; however, fencers with points in the next lower age category who do not otherwise meet age eligibility are allowed to fence; This is a USA Fencing and South Carolina Division Sanctioned event; ratings will be awarded where earned. COMPETITION FORMAT: One round of seeding pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination round. UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT: Fencers are required to have complete fencing uniforms as required by USA Fencing. This includes the following items: Mask with two retaining devices aka straps (foil masks must have a conductive bib as now required), mask cord (foil/saber), jacket, plastron (underarm protector), knickers, lame (foil/saber), glove (800N saber), tall socks (must overlap knickers, proper footwear (no sandals, boots, heeled shoes, etc.), two working body cords and two working electric weapons. Weights (foil/epee) and shims (epee) will be tested! Masks, lames, and saber gloves/cuffs will we tested/checked! For more info about the Summer Nationals, to be held in St.Louis, MO, see the USA Fencing page here: http://www.usafencing.org/2018-national-championships-and-july-challenge You can also visit the SC Division website at: http://www.scfencing.org Preregistration opens on 02/16/2022. Preregistration closes on 04/16/2022.