NJ Division Junior Olympics Qualifier

This qualification tournament is for NJ Division fencers who are attempting to qualify for the Junior Olympics in the Under-20 & Under-17 age groups. Fencers must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States and current competetive members of the USFA. U20 (Junior) age group: Fencers must be born in 1994 through 2000. A fencer born after 2000 can fence in Junior(U20) Championships qualifying round, if the fencer is on the National Cadet(U17) point standings at the time of the entry deadline for that tournament. U17 (Cadet) age group: Fencers must be born in 1997 through 2000. A fencer born after 2000 can fence in the Cadet(Under-17) Junior Olympic Championships qualifying round, IF the fencer is on the National Youth 14 point standings at the time of the entry deadline for that tournament. Electrified foil bibs are required at this qualification event. Preregistration opens on September 21. Regular entry fee at $40 per event ends on Wednesday, November 20. Penalty entry fee of $80 per event starts on November 21 and online registration ends on Tuesday, November 26. Registration at the door on the day of the event will be $100. NO REFUNDS AFTER 11/26/13. Events Scheduled: Junior (U20) Women's Epee Saturday 11/30 8:30AM Junior (U20) Men's Epee Saturday 11/30 9:00AM Junior (U20) Women's Foil Saturday 11/30 11:00AM Junior (U20) Men's Foil Saturday 11/30 11:30AM Junior (U20) Women's Sabre Saturday 11/30 1:00PM Junior (U20) Men's Saber Saturday 11/30 2:00PM Cadet (U17) Women's Epee Sun 12/1 8:30 AM Cadet (U17) Men's Epee Sun 12/1 9:00 AM Cadet (U17) Women's Foil Sun 12/1 11:00 AM Cadet (U17) Men's Foil Sun 12/1 11:30 AM Cadet (U17) Women's Saber Sun 12/1 1:00 PM Cadet (U17) Men's Saber Sun 12/1 2:00 PM Medals will be awarded for 1st through 8th place for each event. Format and Sanctioning: This tournament is sanctioned by the New Jersey Division of the USFA. The format for each event consists of a round of pools with the top 80% promoted to the direct elimination round. There is no fence-off for third place if there are at least 13 fencers in the event. All fencers are required to comply with the USFA standards for uniforms and equipment. Each fencer should bring at least two functional weapons and body cords that meet USFA requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. You must have a current USFA membership or join the USFA at the event. You must show your USFA card or have proof that payment has been made.