Age ineligible but has points

This site is ONLY for those fencers who are NOT age eligible but are eligible due to points. This is not the official Mission RJCC event site. For the official site please go to: https://member.usafencing.org/details/tournaments/3161 If you sign up for the tournament through this page and you are NOT Point Eligible, only your event fee will be returned. Events Scheduled: Cadet (U17) Women's Epee.....10/6 12:30PM Cadet (U17) Women's Foil.....10/6 11:00AM Cadet (U17) Women's Saber....10/7 12:45PM Cadet (U17) Men's Epee.......10/7 02:45PM Cadet (U17) Men's Foil.......10/6 02:45PM Cadet (U17) Men's Saber......10/6 04:15PM Junior (U20) Women's Epee....10/7 08:30AM Junior (U20) Women's Foil....10/7 12:00PM Junior (U20) Women's Saber...10/6 09:00AM Junior (U20) Men's Epee......10/6 09:00AM Junior (U20) Men's Foil......10/7 08:30AM Junior (U20) Men's Saber.....10/7 04:30PM Tournament Details The Mission Regional Junior/Cadet Circuit (RJCC) is a regional qualifier for the Junior Olympic Championships and the July Challenge for Region 3 fencers. All Region 3 competitors earn regional points towards qualification to JO's 2019 and the July Challenge 2019 The Regional Junior Cadet Circuit (RJCC) is sanctioned by USA Fencing. RJCCs are a group of events throughout the country for fencers in the junior and cadet age categories in all six weapons. They provide an opportunity for young athletes to experience elite competition, earn regional RJCC points, and prepare for future national events while limiting travel time and expenses for the fencers and families. Regional RJCC Points will be awarded to all fencers in the competitive field who reside in Region 3. The Athlete's Handbook:(http://www.usfencing.org/athletehandbook) contains detailed information on qualifying pathways for the Junior Olympics and the July Challenge and should be used as the appropriate reference document. IMPORTANT QUALIFYING INFORMATION: New 2018-2019 season. Any Junior or Cadet Fencer who earns 110 Regional Points before the regular entry deadline for the JO Championships 2018 will qualify in that event. There is no longer a % qualifier. (Qualification does trickle down from Junior to Cadet if fencer is age eligible) Any Junior or Cadet Fencer who earns 65 Regional Points before the regular entry deadline for the July Challenge 2018 will qualify in that event. There is no longer a % qualifier. (Qualification does trickle down from Junior to Cadet if fencer is age eligible) Event Schedule and Check-In Information: Please note that event times listed are the close of registration. Fencers are required to be checked in by this time. Fencing will typically begin shortly after registration closes. It is recommended to leave yourself ample time for travel, check-in, and equipment check prior to the close of registration of your events. Arriving at the venue at least 1 hour before the close of your registration is recommended. Fencers are only permitted to fence in one event per day. Exceptions to this rule are at the discretion of the Bout Committee and Tournament Organizers. Fencers must check-in each day by close of registration of their event. To go quickly through Registration: Print or Download your USA fencing membership. If it states "yes" in "verified" go to #2. If not, email a copy of passport or birth certificate and your membership number to membership@usafencing.org with a request for age verification. Beat the lines, we have instituted automated check-in like National Events. Take your USA fencing membership card with the bar code and scan it as you pass into the facility at the end of the Hallway in front of the Training Room. Or bring current USFA Card and Government Issued ID to check-in (Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.) and we will register you manually. Fencers are only permitted to fence in one event per day. Exceptions to this rule are at the discretion of the Bout Committee and Tournament Organizers. FOOD: In the venue is a full café with ample, reasonably priced food, drinks, and fresh fruit. Delicious CAPPUCCINO's and ESPRESSO's are available. Sponsor McDonalds can be located on 25A on the way to the Venue. Located in the shopping plaza is a Subway restaurant, Italian/Pizza restaurant, Chinese restaurant, and a Bagel Store/Deli. There are numerous restaurants in the immediate surrounding area as well. For further questions please email: Jeff@MissionFencing.com alison@MissionFencing.com If you are interested in refereeing this event email: jeff@MissionFencing.com Armory: We will not have a pre-check for armory. Once checked you do not need to have check it again. Event Fee Info Cost Information: The regular fee registration period ends at 11:59pm EST on 09/12/17. All registrations made after 11:59pm EST on 09/12/17 to 11:59pm EST on Oct 2nd will be considered walk-ins at the triple fee rate. After 11:59pm on Oct 2nd no registrations will be accepted. Regular Period Registration fee: $35 Regular Period Fee per Event: $45 Walk-In Period Registration fee: $105 Walk-In Period Fee per Event: $135 Registration fees will not be refunded. There are no exceptions. Prior to September 12th, 100% of the event fee will be refunded if the bout committee is contacted with a refund request. After September 12th, there will be no refunds of the event fee. Please make your registrations early to avoid complications. All refund requests will be responded to within 2 weeks after the conclusion of the tournament 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. CANCELLATION POLICY: If the tournament is cancelled for catastrophic reasons beyond our control (such as extreme weather), event fees will be refunded you OR you may roll the fees over to another Mission Regional Tournament. For a refund request (you will get a response within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the tournament) please email: Jeff@MissionFencing.com Transportation Details Estimated Travel Times: 25 minutes from Islip MacArthur Airport 15 minutes from Port Jefferson Ferry 15 minutes from the Port Jefferson Train Station 1 hour 15 minutes driving from JFK and LGA Airports, you can take the train from JFK to Port Jefferson Train Station. Venue Information: Mission Fencing Center is located at 346 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778. They can be contacted at 631-821-1131 for directions or assistance. Mission is in the same shopping center as Kohl's, Michael's, and PETCO. It is across the street from Planet Fitness. If inputting the address into a GPS, you can search for the Rocky Point Post Office which is also located in our shopping center. Ample parking can be found around the back of the shopping center, near the main entrance to Mission. Located in the shopping plaza is a Subway restaurant, Italian/Pizza restaurant, Moe's Mexican, Chinese restaurant, and a Bagel Store/Deli. There are numerous restaurants in the immediate surrounding area as well. Host Hotel Information: Rates have been negotiated to $119.00 breakfast included. Request the Mission Fencing Block code: MIFENC Ramada Plaza Long Island 1730 North Ocean Ave. Holtsville, NY 11742 Main Phone: 631 758 2900 Free shuttle service from the host hotel to the venue will be provided upon request. Requests must be made prior to October 1st. For shuttle service please email subject "shuttle": Jeff@MissionFencing.com