The Neil Lazar RYC / Cadet / Veteran ROC

Equipment check available at the venue Friday from 4-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 am-2 pm. Walk-ins welcome, at walk-in fee. Entries listed as "incomplete" will be charged late fee at the door. ================================================================================================================================================================== The Neil Lazar Regional Youth Circuit (Region 3) Non-Regional Cadet Veteran Regional Open Circuit September 17-18, 2016 Floyd Little Athletic Center 480 Sherman Parkway New Haven, CT 06511 • Less than 15 minutes from I-95 • 60,000 sf venue, rubberized flooring surface • Upper mezzanine for spectators • Free parking NEARBY HOTELS Omni Hotel 155 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510 203) 772-6664 https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new-haven-yale/meetings/united-states-fencing-tournament ***There are still a few rooms available at the Omni. Call Tom at 203-512-8500 or e-mail fencorea@sbcglobal.net for more info La Quinta New Haven $99.00 - Book by August 26 400 Sargent Dr New Haven CT 06511 877-574-8354 Marriott Courtyard Orange $139.00 - Book by August 16 136 Marsh Hill Road Orange CT 203-777-6241 http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USA%20Fencing%20Team%5Ehvnco%60UFFUFFE%7CUFFUFFF%60139.00%60USD%60false%604%609/15/16%609/18/16%608/16/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes ================================================================================================================================================================== Check your USFA membership !! -- 1-year memberships expired July 31, 2016 --current USA Fencing competitive membership required. Renew on-line ( http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals). Follow live results at: http://www.escrimeresults.com/Candlewood TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION: Urgent and important information, including any time changes, will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. It is the fencer's responsibility to verify that your FRED profile contains your correct e-mail address. (http://www.askfred.net, then go to "My FRED"). You should check the FRED home page for any time changes before coming to the tournament. REFEREES If interested in refereeing, e-mail Lisa Campi-Sapery at lisasapery@hotmail.com ================================================================================================================================================================== • 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 guidelines. Eligibility will be checked and any ineligible entries removed. REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT (RYC) [Age Eligibility]: Y8 2008-2011 Y10 2006-2009 Y12 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS list) Y14 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS list) Competing in RYC provides fencers with valuable competitive experience at the local/regional level and are intended to prepare you for larger national events. 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. Regional Ranking Point System (RRPS) rankings are managed by the National Office and available for viewing on the USA Fencing Website (http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/2292457-regional). 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. CADET [Age Eligibility]: Born 2000-2003 No Regional points can be earned at this event. 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 USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf VETERAN [Age Eligibility]: Born 1977 or before Veteran ROCs award regional points to the top 40% of the finishers. ================================================================================================================================================================== REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES -- Registration fee is nonrefundable -- Your fee is determined by date of payment, not date of registration. Regular registration and payment deadline is September 6, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted (at late fee) until September 12, 2016. -- Entry fee must be PAID through FRED for entry to be considered complete. If you need to make an alternate payment arrangement, you must e-mail the organizer prior to Sep 6. -- Payment at the door for walk-in registration must be made in cash only. (Please bring exact change). REGULAR Fee Entry/Payment period (until September 6): • RYC: $30 registration + $25/event. • Cadet: $30 registration + $25/event. • Veteran ROC: $30 registration + $40/event LATE Fee Entry/Payment period (September 7-12): • RYC: $60 registration + $50/event • Cadet: $60 registration + $50/event • Veteran ROC: $60 registration + $80/event WALK-IN ENTRY (September 13-18): All events: $150/event (Cash only, please have exact change) REFUND POLICY Send refund requests to fencorea@sbcglobal.net and include a mailing address. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Requests for event fees refunds will only be honored if received prior to midnight on September 12. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Any refunds will be net of surcharges from ask Fred and will be processed at conclusion of 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. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • All 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. • 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. • Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. • Equipment check required. • RYC and Cadet 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 (times subject to change) 8:30 Y14 MF 8:30 Y14 WF 8:30 Cdt ME 8:30 Cdt WE 9:30 Y10 MF 9:30 Y10 WF 12:00 Y12 MS 12:00 Y12 WS 12:00 Y8 MF/WF 12:00 Y8 ME/WE 1:00 Y12 ME 1:00 Y12 WE 1:00 Vet WF 1:00 Vet MF 2:00 Cdt MS 2:00 Cdt WS 2:00 Y8 MS/WS SUNDAY (times subject to change) 8:30 Cdt WF 8:30 Cdt MF 8:30 Y14 WE 8:30 Y14 ME 9:30 Vet WE 9:30 Vet ME 12:00 Y10 MS 12:00 Y10 WS 12:00 Y10 ME 12:00 Y10 WE 12:30 Y12 MF 12:30 Y12 WF 2:00 Vet MS 2:00 Vet WS 2:00 Y14 MS 2:00 Y14 WS 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 Candlewood Fencing Center (CFC) and Connecticut Division. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, CFC, Floyd Little Athletic Center, 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 Candlewood Fencing Center 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 print your membership card visit: https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx Join/renew USA Fencing membership visit: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals. 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. • Age verification required for RYC either by presenting: USA Fencing card stating Age Verified "Y" OR Copy of birth certificate, or other government-issued ID with photo • Event entry is determined by 2016-17 USA Fencing Birth year requirements: Y8 2008-2011 Y10 2006-2009 Y12 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS* list) Y14 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS* list) Cadet 2000-2003 Veteran Born 1977 or before *See current point standings at: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings LOCATION/ PARKING Floyd Little Athletic Center 480 Sherman Parkway New Haven, CT 06511 Parking is free. EQUIPMENT VENDORS Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear: http://www.blue-gauntlet.com Proprintwear: 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 NEARBY HOTELS Omni Hotel 155 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510 203) 772-6664 https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new-haven-yale/meetings/united-states-fencing-tournament La Quinta New Haven $99.00 - Book by August 26 400 Sargent Dr New Haven CT 06511 877-574-8354 Marriott Courtyard Orange $139.00 - Book by August 16 136 Marsh Hill Road Orange CT 203-777-6241 http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USA%20Fencing%20Team%5Ehvnco%60UFFUFFE%7CUFFUFFF%60139.00%60USD%60false%604%609/15/16%609/18/16%608/16/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes TOURNAMENT FORMAT • Equipment check required. • Y8/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.usfencing.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. See USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf • RYC and Cadet 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 for RYC and Cadet pool round is based on the 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.usfencing.org/current-member-list. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings • Seeding for Veteran pool round is based on classification/year. • 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. Y8/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 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. Veteran DE format: 10-touch bouts (two 3-minute periods with a 1 minute break between periods. • 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 Qualification Path to Youth NAC Y10: Fencers must fence in at least one RYC or SYC in the current season, OR be on Y10 NRPS to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon at the NAC Y12 : Fencers must fence in at least one RYC or SYC in the current season, OR be on Y10 or Y12 NRPS to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon at the NAC Y14 : Be age eligible Qualification Path for Youth Events at Summer Nationals Youth 10 Championships Fencers must meet age eligibility and be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, AND Be on the Y10 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be on the Y10 Regional Youth Point Standings in your region at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 65% of your region's Y12 Regional Youth point standing by regular entry fee deadline, OR Participate in a SYC or RYC in the current season. Youth 12 Championships Fencers must meet age eligibility and be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, AND Be on the Y12 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 8 of the Y10 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 65% (round up) of your region’s Y12 Regional Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Earn at least 70 Regional points during the current season, OR Be in the top 30% of your region’s Y14 Regional Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Place in the top 25% of the fencer’s division’s Y14 National Championships qualifying competition. Youth 14 Championships Fencers must meet age eligibility and be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, AND Be on the Y14 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 16 of the Y12 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 30% (round up) of your region’s Y14 Regional Youth Point Standings at regular fee entry deadline, OR Earn at least 175 Regional Points during the current season, OR Place in the top 25% (round up) of the fencer’s division’s Y14 qualifying competition Veteran Qualifying Path to Summer Nationals Must meet age requirement and be US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Compete in the current season’s Division qualifying competition for Division II and/or Division III, 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 point standings (NRPS) at the regular fee entry deadline, OR be on the Veteran Combined Regional point standings at the regular fee entry deadline The Athletes Handbook (http://www.usfencing.org/athlete-handbook) is the definitive reference document regarding points and qualification paths. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION These guides have been prepared to help you with understanding fencing and tournaments. Parents Guide to Fencing (courtesy of Fencing.net): http://fencing.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c06b72d48f8753ea260aac82d&id=a866c719a7 USA Fencing Parent Guidebook: http://www.usfencing.org/fencing-for-parents ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER Candlewood Fencing Center 272 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 candlewoodfencing@gmail.com Tel: 203-778-0808 Candlewood Fencing Center is the premier fencing academy in Connecticut. For almost 30 years, Candlewood Fencing Center has been dedicated to promoting the sport of fencing at both the competitive and recreational levels. From our little Musketeers to our World Team Members, National Champions and many, many NCAA Recruits, we are dedicated to each individual student that walks through our door. We offer personally tailored instruction for individuals and groups of all ages to ensure each student's learning, growth and fun in a nurturing environment. Neil Lazar (1920-2012) Neil Lazar was involved in fencing since 1937. He was well-known in the sport of fencing, was a fencing master, and had a tremendous influence on fencing in New York, where he was years ahead of everyone else in the colored uniform trend. He was a member of the 1948 Olympic saber squad, and in 1952, 1956, and 1960 the Olympic foil squads. He coached at Salle Santelli, in Westchester high schools, and at CCNY. Among his former students were Tom Ciccarone, Craig Cummings, and Uriah Jones. In 2001 he was inducted into the US Fencing Hall of Fame.