2nd Annual Stoccata Spring RYC Region 6

Come join us for the 2nd Annual Stoccata Spring RYC. This is the last RYC of the season come secure your spot in the Region. Awesome trophies, nationally active referees, friendly environment and lots of great fencing are just a few of the things you can look forward to at the Stoccata RYC. This is an official USFA sanctioned RYC. All USFA guidelines will be strictly enforced. REGISTRATION Tournament fees are $30 registration fee, and $25 per event. Pre-registration starts now. Regular fee preregistration closes at midnight on 04/01/2017. Late registration & entry fees are double from 04/02/2017 - 04/15/2017. Late registration & entry fees are Triple from 04/16/2017 - At the door. *Registration is not complete until your full payment is made (through ASKFred only) *If your registration is rejected on ASKFred for age and you are on the NRP list for the next lower age group, email office@longwoodfencers.com for assistance in processing your entry. REFUND POLICY No-shows are not entitled to refunds. Registration fee and any ASKFred surcharges are non-refundable. The last day to request a refund of entry fees is 04/01/17. Submit all refund requests to office@longwoodfencers.com. Please be sure to include your preferred mailing address. Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks after the tournament. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: IN ORDER TO COMPETE THE FENCER MUST CHECK IN AT THE BOUT COMMITTEE DESK BEFORE THE LISTED DEADLINE WITH THE FOLLOWING IN HAND: 1) Valid, current membership card & 2) A fully completed WAIVER FORM that has been signed by a parent or legal guardian & 3) Government issued identification showing a date of birth UNLESS THE MEMBERSHIP CARD INDICATES THE BIRTH YEAR IS VALIDATED. AGE VERIFICATION USA Fencing requires age verification for ALL participants (domestic and foreign). Please bring ONE of the following: A government issued photo ID with date of birth included OR A COPY of birth certificate, OR Passport. This is not required if birth year has been verified by USFA and your permanent or temporary USFA card indicates: “Birth Year Verified – Y” NOTE: BIRTH YEAR ELIGIBILITY for events is determined by the 2016-2017 age eligibility schedule, NOT your age at the time of the event. 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 PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING, RECORDING or any other form of media of the athletes during the tournament can be used by the organizer (Stoccata Fencing Club) and the USFA. Reference waiver form to opt out of this authorization. TOURNAMENT FORMAT The format for is one round of pools with 100% of the fencers promoted to a direct elimination table. Details can be found in the Rulebook and Athlete Handbook at http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695205-manuals Full fencing uniform is mandatory, including mask, jacket, plastron, fencing knickers, knee length socks and glove. Additionally, chest protectors are required for girls. All USFA uniform requirements apply. Conductive bibs are required for foil fencers. Each fencer is required to have two working electric weapons, and two working body cords. Foil and saber fencers need two working mask cords and saber fencers must have over-glove conductive sleeves. ALL Y10 fencers will be required to use size “0” or size “2” blades (less than 32.5 inches long). Blades labeled as “0” or “2” but are longer than 32.5 inches are not permitted. Names on uniforms are not required for RYC tournaments. Events Scheduled: Y10 Women's Epee Y10 Women's Foil Y10 Men's Epee Y10 Men's Foil Y12 Women's Epee Y12 Women's Foil Y12 Men's Epee Y12 Men's Foil Y14 Women's Epee Y14 Women's Foil Y14 Men's Epee Y14 Men's Foil