Capitol Clash SYC and Cadet RCC 2017

CAPITOL CLASH 2017 DETAILS Website: http://capitolclash.org Like Us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/capitolclash Video Replay clips now available online! http://gum.co/clash2017 === Age Restriction Note: If you are looking to register for an event that you qualify for via national points but are not age eligible, please register for another event of any other weapon that you are age eligible for and complete the payment process. Please then email capitolclash@gmail.com to let the team know which event you need your registration switched to manually and we can take care of it. === Proprintwear has been named the “Official Merchandiser” for the 2017 Capitol Clash Super Youth Circuit and Regional Cadet Circuit Tournament. Proprintwear offers the “World’s Largest” selection of fencing-related merchandise, including the “Official” 2017 Capitol Clash shirts with the Athletes’ Names printed right on them. Check out Proprintwear's Website at www.proprintwear.com to view merchandise available for purchase at the 2017 Capitol Clash. Absolute Fencing Gear has been chosen for the 2017 Capitol Clash and will be on-site for all your fencing equipment needs and stenciling your lame. HUGE 105,000 square foot EXPO-SIZE venue in the SAME BUILDING as the GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT! The Capitol Clash will be held over the 2017 holiday weekend for Martin Luther King Jr Day (Saturday through Monday). CADET EVENTS ARE A REGIONAL CADET CIRCUIT! Regional points will be awarded to the competitors from Region 6 who compete in the Cadet events! Points will count towards qualification to the July Challenge and to the 2018 Junior Olympics. They will not count towards 2017 Junior Olympics qualification. Athletes born in 2000 may compete but will not earn points. DISCOUNTED LUXURY HOTEL AND COMBINED VENUE: Click To Reserve Your Discounted Gaylord National Resort Room by December 23rd (additional rooms just added) —> http://goo.gl/Z51pc1 Learn more about the incredible Gaylord National here —> http://goo.gl/4Qia4W When you stay at our luxury host hotel, you will be just an elevator ride from the event floor in the same building! Our discounted rate is the best available, INCLUDES the normal $18 resort fee at no charge to you, and helps us bring you this terrific venue and charity event year in and year out. Parking is available for a discounted rate at the Gaylord for all event participants. Please mention you are with the National Fencing Foundation Capitol Clash to receive the discounted rate. Fantastic restaurants in the same building and even more in the huge development just steps away outside. And everything is still just minutes from DC attractions and National Airport, or a short drive from Dulles or BWI (look for great air discounts with Southwest and others at BWI). Consider coming a day early and stay a few day late to enjoy all the fun and educational sights greater-DC has to offer: the Gaylord has made our discounted rate available for extended stays! Visit the Smithsonian! See the DC monuments! Walk the halls of Congress! The White House is nearby! Marriott has taken over resort management and our online reservation system that works great on your phone, tablet or computer. Don't forget to use your Marriott or Ritz-Carlton rewards numbers! HOST HOTEL and COMBINED VENUE: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 Driving Directions: National Harbor may not register on some GPS systems, please follow these driving directions for best results. Take the Capitol Beltway I-495, then take Exit 2A toward National Harbor. This is the first exit on the Maryland side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Once on National Harbor property, turn right on St. George Street. Follow signs to Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center. Airport: National Harbor is located approximately: • 8 miles from Reagan National Airport (DCA) • 35 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) • 42 miles from BWI Marshall Airport (BWI) Airport Transfer: Taxis and Uber. Discounted Super Shuttle rate here: https://www.supershuttle.com/?GC=GNR50 MORE TOURNAMENT INFO: Once again, live seeding, pool and strip assignments, results are more will be available during the competition at http://live.capitolclash.org We can't wait to see you and hand out our signature Jefferson Cup awards. We are expecting another top event! And remember, by joining us at the hotel and competition you are helping us send all net proceeds directly to charity. See http://www.nffdc.org Feel free to contact capitolclash@gmail.com if the information on this page does not answer your questions. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Birth year requirements for the 2016-2017 season - Youth 10 event 2006-2009 - Youth 12 event 2004-2007, or on Youth 10 NRP List - Youth 14 event 2002-2005, or on Youth 12 NRP List - Cadet event 2000-2004, or on Youth 14 NRP List Format: One round of 5-touch/3 minute bout pools. 100% advance to direct elimination rounds. For Cadet, Y14, and Y12, direct elimination bouts are 15 touch/9 minute bouts. For Y10, direct elimination bouts are 10 touch/6 minute bouts. All other USA Fencing rules control, as set forth in the USA Fencing Rulebook and as discussed further in the USA Fencing Athlete Handbook. USA Fencing Athlete Handbook - http://www.usfencing.org/athlete-handbook USA Fencing Rulebook - http://www.usfencing.org/athletes-usa-fencing-rule-book EVENT SCHEDULE: SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 2017 8:00 AM Cadet Women's Foil 8:30 AM Y10 Women's Foil 8:30 AM Cadet Men's Saber 8:30 AM Y10 Women's Saber 9:00 AM Y12 Men's Epee 11:30 AM Y14 Women's Epee 12:00 PM Y10 Men's Saber 12:30 PM Y12 Men's Foil 1:00 PM Y14 Women's Saber SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2017 8:00 AM Y14 Men's Saber 8:00 AM Y14 Men's Foil 8:30 AM Y10 Men's Epee 8:30 AM Y12 Women's Epee 11:30 AM Cadet Women's Epee 1:00 PM Cadet Men's Epee 1:00 PM Y14 Women's Foil 1:30 PM Cadet Women's Saber MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2017 8:00 AM Y12 Women's Foil 8:00 AM Y12 Men's Saber 8:00 AM Y14 Men's Epee 9:30 AM Y10 Men's Foil 11:30 AM Cadet Men's Foil 12:00 PM Y10 Women's Epee 12:30 PM Y12 Women's Saber National points are awarded in Youth events. Regional points are awarded in Cadet events. FENCERS MAY ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE EVENT PER DAY. In exceptional cases, and when the schedule permits, the tournament organizers may waive this limitation. Please contact capitolclash@gmail.com with any questions. FENCERS ELIGIBLE TO FENCE UP IN AGE VIA POINTS LISTS If you are eligible to compete in an event via national points but are not age eligible, please register for another age eligible event at the tournament and notify capitolclash@gmail.com of your name and what event you need to be moved to. You must appear on the appropriate point list by the close of online registration. CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DAY OF EACH EVENT The competition portion of the venue will open for fencers at 7:00am each day of the tournament. Fencers must check in each day that they compete, within the indicated hours of check-in, or they will be withdrawn from that event. IN ORDER TO COMPETE YOU MUST CHECK-IN AT THE COMPETITION FLOOR OF THE VENUE BEFORE THE LISTED DEADLINE WITH THE FOLLOWING IN HAND: 1) the fencer is required to show a USA Fencing membership card (valid for the current competitive season); AND 2) the fencer is required to provide a fully-completed waiver form that has been signed by a parent or legal guardian; AND 3) the fencer is required to show a birth-certificate (copy acceptable) or other government-issued identification showing a birth date UNLESS THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARD INDICATES THAT THE BIRTHYEAR IS VERIFIED. To help us speed registration, please download the waiver form, print it, read it, sign it, and bring it to the table with you. This is especially critical if the fencer does not have a parent/guardian at check-in. No one will be allowed to fence without a signed waiver form. New USA Fencing memberships and new or replacement USA Fencing cards should be obtained through the USA Fencing website before the tournament. Athletes arriving without proof of USA Fencing membership must fill out all appropriate forms and pay for membership at registration even if already a member. Refund requests can later be made with USA Fencing as appropriate. Fencers who fail to register by the published deadline will be removed from the event and refunds will not be made. UNIFORMS REQUIREMENTS All USA Fencing uniform requirements apply. NAMES ARE NOT REQUIRED ON THE UNIFORM. Conductive bibs are required in all foil events. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTIONS Y10 fencers must fence with weapons NO LONGER than 32.5 inches. Parents and fencers are advised that blades marketed as "#0" or "#2" are believed to meet this requirement, however blades labeled as #0 or #2 but are longer than 32.5 inches, are not permitted. Equipment check will be open each day of the competition at 7:00 am. Equipment check will test the mask, lame jacket and foil mask bib, gloves and body cords. Items that have passed inspection will be specially marked. Masks that do not pass the 12-kg punch test will be impounded or given a visible mark to signify that the mask is "not approved for use." All events are conducted with electric equipment. A preliminary check will be conducted at the beginning of each pool and DE bout to ensure the presence of: Underarm plastron, 2nd weapon and body cord, weapon check control marks. Athletes are subject to prohibition from fencing if these conditions are not met. Failure to have the proper number of working weapons and other equipment at the strip is subject to penalty according to relevant USA Fencing rules. Parents and fencers should expect significant lines for equipment check between 7-8am on Saturday and Sunday. Please plan accordingly. Note that Absolute Fencing will be on site to sell new equipment and repair services, but fencers ultimately are responsible for having all necessary equipment in working order. POINTS, RATINGS AND SEEDING Seeding for all events is based on current national rolling point standings according to age group and weapon, then letter ranking within year classification. Fencers with equal classification will be randomized among themselves. The Capitol Clash will ONLY use ratings and points standings that have been forwarded to and accepted by USA Fencing in advance of the tournament and then downloaded by us from USA Fencing. Point Standings: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings Ratings Information: http://www.usfencing.org/current-member-list This information will be obtained from USA Fencing on Monday, January 9. Any discrepancies regarding classifications or points earned must be resolved by this date. Each event's tentative seeding will be posted at the venue prior to the close of check-in. It will also be posted at http://live.capitolclash.org. It is the fencer's responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of any discrepancies before the close of check-in and before pools are posted. COMPETITION INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS Failure to report to a strip timely for the start of a bout subjects the fencer to disqualification according to USA Fencing rules. No flash photography is allowed near ongoing competitions. Be advised that we expect to have press and other media at this event and to have video, photography, and sound recordings being made. The waiver form includes a release regarding this. Tournament Officials: Bout Committee Chairs: Brandon Rochelle, Maggie Dull Head Referee: Mary Frye Head Armorer: Michael Mergens REGISTRATION INFORMATION, DEADLINES, COSTS: Registration fees (including all convenience fees and costs to register online and pay with a credit card) follow, with listed deadlines: Regular online registration period runs through December 18, 2016 $30 Registration plus $50 per event From December 19, 2016 through January 8, 2017 TRIPLE FEES $90 registration plus $150 per event Registration will close at midnight after December 18 but will re-open on December 19 for late registrations. After January 8, no registration can be done through AskFRED. Furthermore, any registrations after this date are subject to a $200 surcharge, per USA Fencing guidelines. Contact capitolclash@gmail.com for more information or to register after January 8. *** IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED AND WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE OR ADD AN EVENT AFTER THE REGULAR DEADLINE, THIS CANNOT BE DONE THROUGH AskFRED. CONTACT capitolclash@gmail.com TO MAKE CHANGES *** Registrations are non-transferable. REFUND POLICY The registration portion of the entry fee and any AskFRED surcharges are non-refundable, however the event fees will be refunded for an athlete who needs to withdraw and does so in writing on or before January 1, 2017. After this date, no portion of the entry fees will be refunded for any reason, including medical. VENDORS Absolute Fencing and Proprintwear will be on site for the tournament. Additional vendor information will be posted as it becomes available.