The Southern RYC/RJCC/ROC Non Regional Team

Welcome to The Southern 2022 RYC/RJCC/ROC (D1A - Div2 - VET) & Non-Regional TEAM This tournament is open to all regions of USA Fencing. TO REGISTER FOR THIS TOURNAMENT PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK: https://member.usafencing.org/details/tournaments/6139 This tournament will follow the current rules and procedures of USA Fencing (https://www.usafencing.org/athlete-handbook). Tournament Guidelines RYC Guidelines click here: https://www.usafencing.org/ryc-resources RJCC Guidelines click here: https://www.usafencing.org/rjcc-resources ROC Guidelines click here: https://www.usafencing.org/roc-resources Age Eligibility Birth Years * Y10 = 2012 - 2015 * Y12 = 2010 - 2013 (or on National Youth 10 Point Standings) * Y14 = 2008 - 2011 (or on National Youth 12 Point Standings) * CDT = 2006 - 2009 (or on National Youth 14 Point Standings) * JNR = 2003 - 2009 (or on National Cadet Point Standings) * D1A = 2009 or earlier (or on National Junior Point Standings) * VET = 1983 or earlier * STM = 2009 or earlier Current point standings click here: https://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings Tournament Schedule All times are close of check-in. The starting time of each individual event is subject to change to maintain load balancing of the strips and staffing. We will notify all fencers if there will be any changes in the close of check-in times and actual event starting times throughout the tournament. All events are capped and subject to change to maintain a reasonable number of attendees throughout the day for health & safety, strip usage and staffing. The tournament daily schedule is SUBJECT TO CHANGE based upon registrations and entries. Friday, December 16, 2022 08:00 a.m. - Y14 MF {new time} 08:00 a.m. - DV2 WF {new time} 08:00 a.m. - D1A WS {new day} 08:00 a.m. - D1A MS {new day} 08:00 a.m. - D1A WE {new time} 12:30 p.m. - D1A MF {new day and time} 12:30 p.m. - VET WS {new time} 12:30 p.m. - VET MS {new time} 12:30 p.m. - Y10 WE {new day and time} 12:30 p.m. - Y10 ME {new day and time} 01:00 p.m. - Y14 ME {new day and time} 01:00 p.m. - Y14 WE {new day and time} 03:00 p.m. - Y10 MS {new time} 03:00 p.m. - Y10 WS {new time} 03:00 p.m. - Y10 WF {new day and time} 03:00 p.m. - Y10 MF {new day and time} 04:00 p.m. - STM WS {new day and time} 04:00 p.m. - STM MS {new day and time} Saturday, December 17, 2022 08:00 a.m. - DV2 MF 08:00 a.m. - D1A WF 08:00 a.m. - CDT WS {new time} 08:00 a.m. - CDT MS 08:00 a.m. - CDT WE 08:00 a.m. - CDT ME 11:30 a.m. - VET WE {new day and time} 11:30 a.m. - VET ME {new day and time} 11:30 a.m. - Y12 MS {new time} 11:30 a.m. - Y12 WS {new time} 12:30 p.m. - Y12 MF {new time} 12:30 p.m. - Y12 WF {new day and time} 01:00 p.m. - CDT WF 01:00 p.m. - JNR MF {new time} 01:30 p.m. - D1A ME {new time} 03:00 p.m. - DV2 MS {new time} 03:00 p.m. - DV2 WS {new time} 04:00 p.m. - STM WE 04:00 p.m. - STM ME {new day} Sunday, December 18, 2022 08:00 a.m. - JNR WF 08:00 a.m. - JNR ME 08:00 a.m. - CDT MF 08:00 a.m. - JNR WE 08:00 a.m. - JNR MS 08:00 a.m. - JNR WS 11:30 a.m. - Y14 MS {new time} 11:30 a.m. - Y14 WS {new time} 12:00 noon - Y14 WF {new time} 12:00 noon - VET WF {new day and time} 12:00 noon - VET MF {new time} 12:00 noon - DV2 WE {new time} 12:00 noon - DV2 ME {new time} 12:00 noon - Y12 ME {new time} 12:00 noon - Y12 WE {new day and time} 02:00 p.m. - STM MF {new time} 02:00 p.m. - STM WF {new time} Check-in Procedure The venue will open at 6:30 a.m. Friday, December 16, Saturday, December 17; and Sunday, December 18, 2022. We recommend that you arrive at least (one) 1 hour before the close of your event check-in time. Early equipment check will be 4:30pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, December 15th. Normal equipment check will begin 90 minutes prior to the close of registration for each event every competition day starting at 6:30am, Friday December 16th. Proof of current USA Fencing membership, current FIE license or foreign federation membership must be presented. If a fencer is not a current member or their membership has expired the fencer has to complete and pay for USA Fencing membership at the door. To become a member of USA Fencing click here: https://member.usafencing.org/signup All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a clearly legible copy to use the Auto Check-In feature of our bar scanner. Fencers will be required to present proof of age in the form of: 1) an original or legible copy of a birth certificate; 2) a passport; or 3) a driver's license or state issued ID card, unless the USA Fencing membership card has "Birth Year Is Verified " noted on the membership card. Submit a copy of any of the above to USA Fencing to verify the birth year of the athlete permanently. Fencers must check in each day they compete. Our Sponsors Equipment Vendor - Absolute Fencing Official Event Merchandiser - TBA COVID-19 Guidelines This tournament is subject to current USA Fencing policies, federal mandates, state laws and local orders regarding COVID-19, including the assembly of persons which will be implemented throughout the entirety of the tournament. These policies and practices are subject to change at any moment. The continued public health and safety are the number one (1) concerns of the tournament organizer. IF YOU CANNOT COMPLY WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER OR ATTEND THIS TOURNAMENT. THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER WILL NOT DEBATE YOU REGARDING MANDATED COVID-19 POLICIES AND/OR MANDATES. If the tournament is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns or by the order of USA Fencing, a full refund will be issued to all fencers with the exception of administrative fees which are non-refundable. Everyone in the venue is encouraged to wear a face mask that simultaneously covers both the nose and mouth except when eating and/or drinking. A voluntary temperature check in addition to hand sanitizer will be made available to anyone in the venue as a public safety courtesy. EQUIPMENT CONTROL Armorers have the full right to decline checking unwashed or equipment that is not clean. Fencers must bring the following list of equipment for equipment control by the armory staff: fencing mask, fencing glove, conductive vest/lame', body cords and head cords. Once your equipment has been inspected and marked with the equipment control stamp and control tape it is valid for the duration of the tournament. Daily re-inspection is not necessary. If the inspection mark or control tape is missing a red card penalty for that bout will be issued by the referee and the equipment lacking the equipment control mark/tape will be confiscated by the referee for the duration of the bout. After the bout, the equipment will be returned to the fencer and must be re-inspected by the armory staff. Fencing masks with a traditional "tongue" in the back must have a horizontal security strap that is firmly attached to both sides of the mask. Leon Paul masks with Contour-Fit Plus must have the mask strap attached at all times. Masks submitted for equipment control that do not have these safety features in place will be deemed incomplete and will not be inspected. Weapons will be checked at the strip at the start of each bout by the referee. The fencer must present themselves with a minimum of two (2) working weapons, two (2) working body cords and two (2) working head cords (foil & sabre). MISCELLANEOUS Information during the tournament regarding check-in, pools, direct elimination and final results will be continuously posted and updated at www.FencingTimeLive.com. Any errors must be immediately reported to the bout committee for review and/or correction. Each event will start within a few minutes after the announced close of registration. WITHOUT EXCEPTION AND SUBJECT TO AN IMMEDIATE PENALTY during the pool round only fencers in uniform, referees and tournament staff are allowed inside the marked and designated "sport zone". WITHOUT EXCEPTION AND SUBJECT TO AN IMMEDIATE PENALTY during the direct elimination only one (1) coach or parent is allowed to assist the fencer during the active DE bout near the end of the strip. There will be a special awards ceremony for the top-8 fencers of each event. Event Fee Info Registration and Event Fees Regular fees begin Friday, June 24, 2022 and last until Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PST - Registration is $35.00 and Event fees are $55.00/event. Senior Team event fees are $90.00/team. Late fees (Triple) begin Tuesday, November 29, 2022 and last until Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PST - Registration will be $105.00 and Event fees will be $165.00/event. Senior Team event fees will be $270.00/team. Starting Thursday, December 15, 2022, online registration will not be permitted. Walk-in registration, event entry and participation will be permitted if there are open slots in the event and approval is granted by the Bout Committee. Refund Policy The Registration and Administration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Refund requests must be received by Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The refund of event fees can be requested by sending an email to: TheSouthernFenTour@Gmail.com Starting Tuesday, November 29, 2022 the tournament policy will be NO REFUND, NO EXCEPTION for any reason. Refunds are processed a few days after the refund request has been received. If approved, the refund will be released by the national office of USA Fencing. There will be NO REFUND of fees approved or issued to No-shows or Withdrawal from events. Officials/Referee Info Tournament Organizer - Georges Desamours Bout Committee Chair - Brandon Rochelle Bout Committee - Charise Munlin Bout Committee and Information Technology - Zemi Lawrence Head Armor - William (Bill) Murphy Assistant Armorer - Tim Hively Assistant Armorer - Liz Morey Assistant Armorer - Kathy Walters Head Referee - Patrick A. Webster Assistant Head Referee - James (Chad) Morris Referee Coordinator - Charles E. Greene II If you are interested in being a referee or observed for a referee rating at The Southern 2022 RYC/RJCC/ROC (D1A - Div2 - VET) & Non-Regional TEAM please send an email to Charles E. Greene II CharlesEGreeneII@AOL.com Transportation Details Airports Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) - 5 miles Wilmington International Airport (ILM) - 77 miles Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) - 105 miles Charleston International Airport (CHS) - 106 miles Host Hotel Sheraton Myrtle Beach 2101 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 918-5000 Host hotel is located on the campus of the convention center and sports center. High-speed internet Gym/fitness center Indoor heated pool Cutoff Date Monday, November 14, 2022 Rate $119.00/night Book your group rate for The Southern RYC/RJCC/ROC & Non-Regional TEAM fencing tournament room click HERE or call the hotel and mention block name The Southern RYC/RJCC/ROC & Non-Regional TEAM