AAU/FLA New Jersey State Championship

Who will the New Jersey State Champions? Come show your talent and compete to become the 2023 AAU/ FLA NJ State Champion!!! Events: Epee, Foil, Saber Youth (Y10, Y12, Y14) Cadet/Junior/Senior DATE: Friday June 9, Saturday June 10, Sunday June 11 (schedule below)

EVENT SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 4pm Y8/10 Mixed Epee (Fencers born 2015-2012) 5pm Y10 Womens sabre **DATE CHANGE 5pm Y10 Mens sabre **DATE CHANGE 6pm Y12 Women's sabre ** DATE CHANGE 6pm Y12 Men's sabre **DATE CHANGE 6pm Y12 Men's Epee 6pm Y12 Women's Epee 5pm Cadet/Junior/Senior Women’s Foil** 6:30pm Cadet/Junior/Senior Men's Foil** (DATE CHANGE) 7:30pm Y14 Men's Sabre **DATE CHANGE 7:30pm Y14 Women's Sabre **DATE CHANGE SATURDAY, JUNE 10 8am Y10 Men's Foil 8am Y10 Women's Foil 8am Cadet/Junior/Senior Women's Epee** 10am Y12 Men's Foil 10am Y12 Women's Foil 10am Y8/Y10 Women's Saber (Fencers born 2015-2012) 11am Y14 Women's Saber NOON Cadet/Junior/Senior Men's Saber** 2pm Y14 Men's Foil 3pm Y12 Men's Saber SUNDAY, JUNE 11 8am Y14 Men's Epee 8am Y14 Women's Epee 8am Y14 Women's Foil 10am Y8/Y10 Men's Saber (Fencers born 2015-2012) 10am Cadet/Junior/Senior Men's Epee** 11am Y14 Men's Saber NOON Cadet/Junior/Senior Women's Saber** 3pm Y12 Women's Saber

**NOTE: There are no separate Cadet and Junior Events. Cadets and Juniors need to register for SENIOR EVENTS (age 13 and up).

The Top Finishing Cadet and Top Finishing Junior in the event will be awarded as NEW JERSEY STATE CHAMPION in their respective age group.

Overall winner will be the Senior NEW JERSEY STATE CHAMPION. The same fencer may win one or more age categories depending on results. REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP: AAU Membership is required for this event. Fencers UNDER age 18 can register for a FREE membership with link below. After you register on askfred.net, please click this link to get your FREE AAU membership (Fencers under age 18 only): http://fencingleagueofamerica.org/get-your-aau-membership Fencers 18 and older Become an AAU Member Here:https://play.aausports.org/joinaau/membershipapplication.aspx More info at: http://www.fencingleagueofamerica.org http://www.aaufencing.org VENUE: Durkan Fencing Academy 60 Saddle River Ave, Unit E (Entrance is in the back of the building. There is plenty of free parking available in the back of the building) Garfield NJ, 07026 Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/o1ektejqDWBEBQvbA TOURNAMENT DAY CHECK IN / EQUIPMENT CHECK: It is recommended that Athletes check-in at the lobby at least 30-60 minutes prior to their competition time. Equipment check (mask, glove, body cords, lame) will be available Friday 3:00 - 8:00 PM and on Saturday - Sunday before the events. AAU MEMBERSHIP: A current AAU membership is required to compete. All athletes must have current AAU membership prior to registering. Memberships cannot be acquired the day of the event, It is strongly suggested that you enroll at least 48 hours prior to your event in order to allow adequate time for background check (if age 18 and older) processing and membership approval. AAU membership is complementary with your registration for this event! NO USA Fencing membership is required After registering online, you will receive an email confirming your entry and acceptance of payment. ELIGIBILITY / AGE GROUPS / WEAPONS: All athletes must be AAU members in good standing. Each athlete can participate in any/all 3 weapons as long as such events are not happening at the same time. 8 & under/Y-8 (2014-2015)* 10 & under/Y-10 (2012-2013)* 12 & under/Y-12 (2010-2011)* 14 & under/Y14 (2008-2009)*** Cadet (2006-2007) Cadets will fence in the Cadet/Junior/Senior event. The top placing fencers born 2006-2007 in the combined event will be awarded Cadet NJ State Champion. Junior (2003-2005) Juniors will fence in the Cadet/Junior/Senior event. The top placing fencer born 2003-2005 will be awarded Junior NJ State Champion. SENIOR (2009 or earlier) *Youth athletes Y8, Y10, Y12 can participate in their age group and/or the age group above. ***Y14 athletes and older can compete in their category and also CADET/JUNIOR/SENIOR if they choose to. RATINGS/ RANKINGS: FLA has its own independent ranking and ratings system that includes youth specific and veteran specific ratings. National FLA points will be awarded at this event and will count towards your national standing to help you qualify for Rio de Janeiro 2023 / The 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games and other international events. Official FLA rankings and ratings will be awarded The winners of each weapon and age group per gender will become the 2023 New Jersey State Champions and will have to defend their title at the 2024 championship. ENTRY FEE: $38.00 tournament fee + $40 per event LATE REGISTRATION (AFTER JUNE 3rd 2023) - $53 Tournament fee + $75 per event Entries can be paid through AskFred or at the venue by cash only. All entry fees are non-refundable. RULES: Competition will be played by FLA and adopted AAU Rules. (Based on the international FIE rules) LIABILITY WAIVER - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of AAU/FLA and other applicable rules instituted by DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release AAU, FLA and its sponsors, DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY, referees, and staff from any and all liability. With entry you give consent to DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. ** *** PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE - By registering not this tournament you agree and hereby consent to the recording of statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings taken of the Minor or you by DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY/ FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA or its contractors. All statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings taken of the Minor or you by DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA or its contractors, shall be the sole property of FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA Neither the Minor nor you shall receive any compensation in connection with use of these statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings for promotional, commercial or other purposes. On behalf of the Minor and yourself, you hereby release, waive and discharge any claims of any kind or nature arising out of or relating to the use of the statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings against DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY, FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA or any person or firm authorized by DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA to publish said materials (“Publisher”), Such release, waiver and discharge shall also extend to all affiliated companies, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns of DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA and any Publisher. This Release shall be binding upon the Minor and yourself, and any respective successors, heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, spouse and next of kin. COACHES’ EDUCATION: The AAU is happy to make available FREE Coaches' Education for all AAU non-athlete members. This program is administered by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). Positive Coaching Alliance is a national nonprofit dedicated to fostering a positive youth sports culture that builds character and helps children and young people learn essential social and emotional skills. Please visit http://www.aausports.org and click on PCA COACHES EDUCATION in order to enter and take the AAU/PCA coaches educational course. Thank you in advance for your participation! Have a great tournament! CONTACT: Tournament questions please email: NJfencingAAU@gmail.com AAU Membership Questions or Fencing League of American Rating/Rule Questions please email: ck@fencingleagueofamerica.org Venue Phone 201-880-7029