Lilov Fencing Academy RJCC

EVENT INFORMATION: 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 national RJCC points, and prepare for future national events while limiting travel time and expenses for the fencers and families. This RJCC will provide a qualifying path for Junior Olympics. National RJCC Points will be awarded to those fencers placing in the top 40% of the competitive field regardless of where the cut occurs. Fencers in the top 32 of this points list, who are not auto-qualifiers, will be qualified for Junior Olympics. The Athlete’s Handbook:(http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698380-athlete-handbook) contains detailed information on qualifying pathways for summer nationals and should be used as the appropriate reference document. Seeding: The Bout Committee must use the current rating and points information found on the USFA website for seeding purposes. Please verify that your rating and points standing are correct with the USFA, and contact the National Office to resolve any discrepancies prior to the tournament. Current ratings can be verified here: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/Membership/Current-Membership-Listing Current points standings can be verified here: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/Athlete-Info/Rankings/Current-Rankings.aspx Seeding will be determined USFA Letter Ranking with year classification. Athletes of the same classification/year will be seeded randomly within their criteria. It is the fencer’s responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of any registration discrepancies before the close of check-in for the event. (I.e. wrong club, wrong rating, misspelled name, etc.) As this information comes directly from askFRED, fencers should make sure their FRED profiles are up-to-date! Eligibility Information: Fencers competing must be current competitive members of the US Fencing Association, registered with the USFA. To become a member or renew your membership, please visit http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/Membership.aspx Please note that all memberships expire on July 31st, so if you have not renewed since July 31st you are not a current member. One-day memberships are not valid for this tournament. If you do not have a membership at check-in, you will be required to sign up for one on the day of the tournament. Your USFA membership card will be checked during check-in, so please make sure you have it with you! Fencers must follow the age and classification restrictions set forth by the USFA. These restrictions can be found here: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698393-age-and-classification-eligibility Uniform Requirements: All USA Fencing uniform requirements apply. This includes the mandatory use of knickers, long socks, and underarm protectors. Names are NOT required to be on the uniform. The Armory Equipment Check will test the mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords. Items that have passed inspection will be specially marked, and directors will be checking for these marks prior to the start of fencing. Full Armory Equipment Check is required for all competitors, with no exceptions. Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the RJCC. FEES: Regular Registration fees before 11:59 PM EST October 10th • Registration: $25.00 (nonrefundable) • Event Fees: $55.00 Triple fee registration period: October 11th to 11:59 PM EST October 30th. • Registration: $75.00 • Event Fees: $165.00 Registrations after October 30th are considered walk-ins: Walk-in Registration Fee: $75 registration plus a $200.00 surcharge per USFA guidelines Walk-in Event Fee: $100.00 per event ALL WALK IN FEES MUST BE PAID AT THE DOOR (Checks Only) REFUND POLICY Registration fee and any Askfred surcharges are nonrefundable. The last day to request a refund of entry fee is October 5th, 2014. Submit all refund requests to pma@lfanj.com. Refunds will be processed within 3 weeks after the tournament. Events Scheduled: Cadet (U17) Women's Epee Cadet (U17) Women's Foil Cadet (U17) Women's Saber Cadet (U17) Men's Epee Cadet (U17) Men's Foil Cadet (U17) Men's Saber Junior (U20) Women's Epee Junior (U20) Women's Foil Junior (U20) Women's Sabre Junior (U20) Men's Epee Junior (U20) Men's Foil Junior (U20) Men's Saber Preregistration opens on 07/25/2014. Preregistration closes on 10/30/2014. VENUE SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND RULES Lilov Fencing Academy (LFA) 9 Sand Park Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 NEAREST AIRPORT: Newark Liberty International HOTEL: Hilton Short Hills, a AAA Four Diamond hotel 41 John F Kennedy Pkwy, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Special rate $129 if booked before Oct 9: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/lilovfencingacademy and choose guest type "Attendee" or call 1-800-471-6402 and mention "LFA" as a group code HOTEL: The Wilshire Grand Hotel 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Call Daniel Warchol directly: 862.252.8508 HOTEL: Best Western Plus Fairfield Executive Inn 216 Route 46 E #234, Fairfield, NJ 07004-2324 973.575.7700 HOTEL: Hampton Inn Fairfield 118 U.S. 46, Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.575.5777 Parking Parking is available in the slots outside the academy, across the street in the lot for building 71, and on the street. Make sure not to block any driveways or fire hydrants or your car may be towed. Check-In Follow the signs for event entry to the entrance from the driveway off Village Park Road. The check in table will be just inside this door. Automated bar code check-in will be used so you MUST have your USFA membership card with you. Swipe your card to check-in for your event. Check-in for each event will be open one hour before the event. You must check-in for each event you are entered in when fencing more than one event. Proceed down the hall to the main fencing gym where you can store your bag. Bag and Equipment Storage In the main fencing gym there are two areas for bag storage. Along the back wall there is a bag storage railing similar to what you may have seen at Mission Fencing. Bags stored here are to be placed on end behind the railing. Bags may also be stored underneath the bleachers. The bags are to be slid in end first perpendicular with the bleachers. Follow these procedures and there is storage for over 170 bags at any one time. Bags left in the walking aisles will be removed by security to a central location. Do not bring your bag to the strip; bring only your spare weapons and body cords and water/sports drink. Weapons/Equipment Check Body cords, masks, lames, and gloves will be checked as per normal USFA qualifying tournament rules. The armorers running the equipment checks will be at the end of the central hallway. To maintain good traffic flow, proceed down the left side of the hallway and return to the fencing area on the right. There will be a divider in the hallway to help guide you. The armorers are there to test equipment, not to make repairs. There will be a commercial armorer on site for your repair needs. Strip Procedure for Fencers, Coaches, and Spectators Fencers shall hook up to and unhook from the reels at the end of the strip whether using a box reel or overhead reel system. All those not actually fencing (coaches, spectators and waiting fencers) shall remain behind the warning zone of the strip. Referees will be instructed to award cards to any who refuse to heed this rule. Food There will be food served in the side fencing gym and pro shop area. Please keep your eating in this area, or outdoors. Don’t bring sandwiches into the fencing gums and in near the fencing strips. Help keep the venue clean and make your contribution to a fun event. Pro-Shop Did your mask fail the punch test? Did you forget your socks? Need a new glove or a fresh lame? Break a blade? Our Absolute Fencing Pro-Shop will be open in case you need to replace equipment, or add to your collection. http://www.absolutefencinggear.com/ Equipment Repairs There will be a professional armorer on duty at the facility to make repairs to your equipment, whether it’s a body cord fix or an adjustment to your epee springs. Get it taken care of by Douglas Hahn of http://www.fencingarmor.com/ Other Services Monica Hahn of Fencography will be on hand documenting the event. Feel free to contact her about capturing images of your fencer. See here work here: http://fenceography.com/