SYC at UCSD (Super Youth Circuit)

Preliminary seeding and live results: http://www.ucsdfencing.com Registration with LATE FEES is still open Late Fees in effect July 18th. + $50 more for all events. Registration will close Tuesday, August 2. ------------ The First SYC at UCSD (Super Youth Circuit) Super Youth Circuit for Y10, Y12, Y14 The SYC at UCSD Features: Fantastic Venue - UCSD's RIMAC Arena!!! 9730 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 12+ grounded strips 24 total strips Experienced Referees (Head Ref, Peter Burchard) UCSD Athletic Trainer Armorer-equipment check On-site equipment vendor- The Fencing Post Food Concessions T-Shirts can be pre-ordered via AskFRED ------------------------------------- Regular Fee Entry Deadline is July 14 Now extended to July 17 ------------------------------------- EVENT SCHEDULE: Times are CLOSE of check in. Friday Aug 5, 2016 Y10 Events Men’s Foil Noon Men’s Epee 12:30 PM Men’s Saber 4:00 PM Women’s Foil 3:00 PM Women’s Epee 3:30 PM Women’s Saber 1:00 PM Saturday Aug 6, 2016 Y12 Events Men’s Foil 9:00 AM Men’s Epee 9:30 AM Men’s Saber 2:00 PM Women’s Foil 1:00 PM Women’s Epee 1:30 PM Women’s Saber 10:00 AM Sunday Aug 7, 2016 Y14 Events Men’s Foil 8:00 AM Men’s Epee 8:30 AM Men’s Saber 1:00 PM Women’s Foil 12:00 PM Women’s Epee 12:30 PM Women’s Saber 9:00 AM ------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFORMATION : USA Fencing Membership Proof of USFA membership required. If no proof of membership, you must complete and pay for USA Fencing membership. You may join/renew at the door (parent signature required). Check your USFA membership !! -- 1-year memberships expired July 31, 2016 --current USA Fencing competitive membership required. Renew on-line - http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals IN ORDER TO COMPETE, FENCERS MUST CHECK-IN AT THE VENUE WITH THE FOLLOWING IN HAND: 1. A USA Fencing membership card (valid for the current competitive season); AND 2. A waiver form that has been signed by a parent or legal guardian that will be sent to your registration email a week prior to the tournament. 3. Age verification: (Requires one of the following) *A birth-certificate (copy acceptable) *Or other government-issued identification showing the fencer's birth date. *Or USA Fencing membership card with date of birth verification on it. Registration One event maximum per day. $30 Registration + $40 per event. Registration opened June 1st. Regular Fee Entry Deadline is July 14 Pre-payment required. If you are listed as incomplete you are not registered and subject to late fees. USFA allows charging up to Triple Late Fees. Late Registration: up to $90 registration + $120/event until August 3. At the door:: $90 registration + $120/event + $200 surcharge. For refund of event fee(s), withdrawals must be received via email no later than Monday, July 18, 2016. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Refunds are processed 2-4 weeks following the tournament. On tournament day, fencers who fail to check-in at the registration desk before the posted close of check-in time for their event will be withdrawn from the competition, and there will be no refund of entry fees. Age/Year of Birth requirements: Based on the following 2016-17 USA Fencing age eligibility. Y10: 2006-2009 Y12: 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRP list) Y14: 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRP list) If you are using the National Rolling Point List (NRP List) to fence up an age category, at time of registration please contact us to use the age exception. *See current NRPS standings at: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings Ref: http://www.usfencing.org/age-classification-eligibility National Points are awarded to 40% of the competitive field of each event to a maximum of 64; no regional points are awarded. In all SYC Youth events, 3 fencers must compete in order for National points to be awarded. SYCs are one of the qualification paths for Youth 10 and Youth 12 events at the Youth NAC and USA Fencing Championships; Y10 and Y12 fencers must fence in one RYC or SYC competition in the current season in the age and weapon category(categories) in which fencer requests entry. The Athletes Handbook (http://www.usfencing.org/athlete-handbook)is the definitive reference document regarding points and qualification paths. Parking Hopkins Parking Structure is closest. Walk out of structure on 7th Floor. Parking Fee is required on Friday of $2 per hour. Credit Card or exact cash. Free Parking on Sat and Sun. TOURNAMENT FORMAT • Equipment check required (mask, lame, glove, cords). Armory will open 1 hour prior to first event. • Y10 fencers must fence with blades no longer than 32.5 inches. • Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords present on-strip. • Full USA Fencing regulation uniform required. Name is NOT required on uniform. • Foil mask with conductive bib required. • Saber glove, 800N required. • Saber scoring machines will be updated with the new timing. • Saber new on guard starting position will be in effect per USFA policy. Fencers equip and clothe themselves and fence at their own responsibility and at their own risk. • USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/athletes-usa-fencing-rule-book • Each event consists pools with 100% advancement and DE (direct elimination). • Ratings can be awarded; however, youth events do not qualify for 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 • 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. • Seeding for pool round is based on the Current National Youth Ranking 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 at the time of the tournament will be used. Current ratings:http://www.usfencing.org/current-member-list. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings Direct Elimination: DE tableau shall be comprised according to the results of the preliminary pool round. Y10 DE format: 10-touch bouts (two 3-minute periods with a 1 minute break between). The first period ends either at the expiration of three minutes or when 5 hits are scored, whichever comes first. During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer. Y12/Y14 DE format: 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. Parent Guide USA Fencing Parent Guidebook: http://www.usfencing.org/fencing-for-parents Media Waiver Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by UCSD Fencing and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee. Hotels Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla for 199.00 USD per night $199/night (Studio Suite – King Room w/ pullout sofa) $15/day Parking Comp Breakfast Comp Internet Days available: 8/4/16 to 8/8/16 Last day to book: 7/15/16 *To book call the Marriott reservation line at 1-800-331-3131, but please have them refer to UCSD Fencing Camp Room Block Aug2016 to receive the special group rate. Courtyard Marriott Sorrento Valley $199/night (King Room w/ pullout sofa) Comp Parking Comp Internet Days available: 8/4/16 to 8/8/16 Last day to book: 7/7/16 *To book call 800.321.2211 and reference the UCSD Fencing Camp at the Courtyard San Diego Sorrento Valley to make their reservations at the group rate. Questions? Email: info@sandiegofencing.com