Cobra Youth #5 (Y8-Y14)

Cobra Fencing Club Youth #5 (Y8-Y14) – All Weapons Cobra Youth Tournament Series This is the fifth in a series of tournaments throughout the season providing an atmosphere designed to help you become a better competitor, promoting positive competition, sportsmanship, and love of fencing. Tournaments are staffed with knowledgeable bout committee and experiences referees. All fencers will earn points (inversely based on size of event) and winners (top 3 in each age/weapon group) will be recognized at the end of the season. Should there be a tie in the final point standings the fencer with the highest finish in the final event will be declared the winner. Tournaments this season are scheduled for Sep 29 (RYC), Oct 20, Dec 8, Dec 22 (RYC), Mar 2, Apr 6 (RYC), June 8. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tournament announcements: Important tournament information (including any change in check-in times) will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. Be sure your e-mail address is up-to-date. Visit askfred.net then go to "My FRED" to verify your current e-mail address. Follow live results at: http://www.cobrafencing.com/results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tournament preparation: These guides have been prepared to help you with understanding fencing and tournaments. Contact Cheryl using the “e-mail the organizer” link if you have any questions. Beginner ‘s Tournament Guide http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread44882.html (courtesy of fencing.net) Parents Guide to Fencing: http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread38526.html (courtesy of Fencing.net) USA Fencing Parent Guidebook: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6319/USA_Fencing_Parent_Guidebook.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES Regular fee entry deadline is February 23. Events have varied entry limits, and entry for all events is subject to space. If event is “full” e-mail the organizer to be placed on the wait list. Entry fee must be PAID no later than Feb 23 to be considered complete. You must “e-mail the organizer” for payment instructions if you wish to pay at the door or with personal check by mail. Unpaid pre-registrants are subject to removal from entry list if there are fencers wait-listed. Unpaid pre-registrants will pay late fee at the door, and entry is subject to space. • Regular fee (Nov 9 through Feb 23): $40/event. • Late fee: (Feb 24 – Feb 27): $50/event. • Walk-in fee (entry subject to space): (Feb 28 – Mar 2): $60/event. Payments taken at door must be cash, or check payable to "Cobra Fencing Club” REFUND POLICY Notify Steve Kaplan at skaplan@touchtone.net and include mailing address. •Full refund if notified no later than Feb 23. •50% refund if notified Feb 24-27 •No refunds issued if notified Feb 28-Mar 2 – NO EXCEPTIONS. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Fencing commences shortly after close of check-in. Arrive sufficiently early to be ready to fence when registration closes. Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. No official equipment check. Weapons are checked during pools and direct eliminations for all events. If planning to fence in two events, fencer must report to the strip when called. If fencer is not present upon 1st and then second call, then still not present at 3rd call they will be eliminated from the competition. Close of check-in times: (Note, times are subject to change – notifications will be sent through the FRED e-mail system and posted on this tournament home page) 8:00 Y14 MF/WF 8:15 Y10 MF/WF 9:30 Y10 Mixed Saber 10:00 Y12 Mixed Epee 12:00 Y8 Mixed Foil - CANCELED 12:30 Y12 MS/WS 1:00 Y12 MF/WF 1:30 Y10 Mixed Epee - CANCELED 1:30 Y14 WE 2:00 Y14 ME 3:30 Y14 MS/WS 3:30 Y8 Mixed Saber 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 Cobra Fencing Club. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Cobra Fencing Club, Emmes Realty, Escrime Management, and referees/staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to Cobra 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. Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by Cobra and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee. • USA Fencing competitive membership, or other foreign federation 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 arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/1407/2013-14_Individual_Membership_Form.rev.pdf. Have separate check payable to "USA Fencing" or use your credit card (preferred). • Events have varied limited entries. Priority is given to paid entrants. If event is “full” e-mail the organizer to be placed on the wait list. Event limits will be adjusted (up or down) based on entries. • Event entry is determined by 2013-14 USA Fencing Birth year requirements: Y8 = 2005-2008 Y10 = 2003-2006 Y12 = 2001-2004, or on Youth 10 NRP List Y14 = 1999-2002, or on Youth 12 NRP List If on NRP list and your entry is rejected for age, contact us and we will handle your registration. See current point standings at: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings LOCATION/ PARKING INFO FREE Wi-Fi..... FREE parking Lakawanna Warehouse 629 Grove Street, 4th Floor Jersey, City NJ See Mapquest link on tournament home page for driving directions. To avoid possibility of your car being towed, please follow these parking instructions: Parking is available in lot directly across street and also the parking lot at the southwest corner of 18th/Grove Streets. Once the main parking lot is filled there are three other parking locations: 1. You can park nose into the cyclone fence on 16th Street between Grove St. and Marin Blvd. DO NOT park in front of the sliding gate however. 2. There is a parking lot at the corner of Grove Street and 18th Street 3. You can go up the ramp located on Marin Blvd between 18th and 16th street. DO NOT block access to the truck bays. Stay to the right. If you are parking here we suggest you drop off your fencer with a parent to check in. It's a 10 minute walk down the ramp and around the block to the Lackawanna Warehouse. From Manhattan by train: PATH train from Manhattan to Hoboken. The walk would be about 20 minutes. Taxis available in Hoboken (appx 4 minute ride to Cobra). Have the cab take Observer Highway West and turn left on Grove St. The Lackawanna Warehouse is on the right-hand side between 18th and 16th St. EQUIPMENT VENDOR Blue Gauntlet will be on-site for equipment sales ARMORY Armory services available (for fee) FOOD Concession will be open with food, drinks, and healthy snacks available for purchase. TOURNAMENT FORMAT Bout Committee: George Janto (Chair), David Sapery, Lisa Campi, Cheryl Delaney • No formal equipment check. Weapons will be checked at the strip during pools and DE. Armorer will be on-site for repairs. • Y8 and Y10 fencers must fence with #0 or #2 blades, i.e no longer than 32 inches. • Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords. • Full USA Fencing regulation uniform required. Name is NOT required on uniform. Foil mask with conductive bib 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/page/show/695208-rulebook • Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use 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 • Seeding for pool round is based on the Current National Youth Ranking (as of Oct 18, 2013) 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 will be used. Current ratings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698125-current-membership-listing. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings • Each event consists of two rounds (pools and direct elimination). Pools: One preliminary round of pools comprised of the standard 5-touch bout in 3 minutes. 100% then advance to direct elimination round. Direct Elimination Tableau shall be comprised according to the results of the preliminary pool round. Y10 DE format: Y10 direct elimination bouts are for 10 hits or end when two periods of three minutes, with a one-minute rest between each period, have passed. The first period ends either at the expiration of three minutes or when 5 hits are scored, whichever comes first. Y12 DE format: Y12 direct elimination bouts are for 15 hits or end when 3 periods of three minutes, with a one-minute rest between each period have passed. Y14 DE format: Y14 DE bouts are 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. • No fence-off for third place; Medals awarded to 8th place. • 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. • 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. NEARBY HOTELS The Doubletree Hotel; rates start appx. $150 455 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 Tel: 1-201-499-2400 http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/EWRWTDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Jersey-City-New-Jersey/index.do Hyatt Regency; rates start at appx. $200 2 Exchange Place 201-469-1234 http://www.jerseycity.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp Westin Jersey City Newport; rates start at appx. $225 479 Washington Blvd 201-626-2900 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3049