5th Annual Barbara Lynch Charity RYC

5th ANNUAL BARBARA LYNCH CHARITY REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT hosted by Valhalla Fencing (NJFA Youth Cup #3) Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer (Teal Ribbon Foundation)and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF.org). NJFA "Free Entry" Coupons not valid for this event. Follow real-time tournament results at: live.njfencingalliance.com Fencers must fence in at least one RYC or SYC competition in the current season to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon at the April and July NACs. All Y10/Y12 fencers competing fulfill qualification requirement. Winners of Y14 events earn qualification to Y14 Summer National Championships. No national points are awarded at RYC. ================================================================================================================================================================== ALL STAFF/ REFEREES ARE VOLUNTEERS, SO PLEASE HELP OUT. E-mail deeshellhouse@yahoo.com DONATIONS APPRECIATED – Individuals or businesses wishing to donate products or services should contact Darlene Shellhouse at deeshellhouse@yahoo.com FOC examiners will be donating time to conduct practical exams for referees who have taken the Seminar and passed the written exam but not yet been observed, or observations for refs seeking rating increases. Ratings 10-7 (possibly 6 depending on the level of the Y14 events) may be earned, ==================================================================================================================================================================== Valhalla Fencing proudly presents the 5th Annual Barbara Lynch Charity Regional Youth Circuit Tournament, with funds raised going to support The Teal Ribbon Foundation (www.teallife.org). Barbara lost her brave battle with ovarian cancer in August 2010. Barb started fencing at Morris Hills High School (NJ) and continued as a college club fencer at Purdue University. She served as the NJ division chair for over 10 years, coached Morris Hills High school for 21 years, served as USFA bout committee chair for many, many national fencing tournaments and Junior Olympic Championships, served as USFA Vice President from 2000-2004, and was honored with a lifetime membership to the USFA. This RYC honors her work on behalf of young fencers. ================================================================================================================================================================== ENTRY ** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by Valhalla Fencing and NJFA. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, Valhalla Fencing, NJFA, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Valhalla Fencing and NJFA 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 NJFA and the USFA. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.** • USFA or foreign federation membership required. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USFA membership. You can print your USFA membership card by visiting and logging in at https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Profile.aspx. You may join or renew USFA at the door (parent signature required), however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. USFA charges additional $10 fee for paper entries. Have separate checks made out to USFA or use your credit card (preferred) for USFA membership payment. Download USFA form at: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/44701/2011-12_Individual_Membership_Application.pdf • Signed waiver required. Obtain waiver by clicking "Download Waiver" • Entry based on 2011-12 USFA birth year requirements: Y10 = 2001-2004 Y12 = 1999-2002, or on Youth 10 NRP List Y14 = 1997-2000, or on Youth 12 NRP List If you are on the NRP list and your entry is rejected for age, contact us and we will handle your entry. See current point standings at: http://usfencing.org/national-points-standings/current-national-points • If event is "full" e-mail the organizer to be placed on wait list. FEES ** All fees are nonrefundable.** Contact deeshellhouse@yahoo.com for charitable donation receipt. Receipts also available at the door. NJFA "Free Entry" Coupons not valid for this event. • Regular fee entry period (through Dec 12): $10 registration fee plus $35 per event. Only paid entries are considered complete. Notify us if you prefer to pay at the door so that your entry is not deleted. All unpaid pre registrants will be notified then removed from the “who’s preregistered” list on Dec 13. • Late fee entry period (Dec 13-15): $10 registration fee plus $45 per event. • Walk-in period(Dec 16-18): (only accepted if space available): $10 registration fee plus $55 per event (payment made at the door). Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted at the door. Make checks payable to "DNR Enterprises." There is a $40 returned check fee. EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in): Fencing will begin shortly after registration closes. Events with less than 6 fencers will be mixed Y10 WS (10:00) Y10 MS (10:00) Y10 WF (8:00) Y10 MF (8:00) Y10 WE (12:00) Y10 ME (12:00) Y12 WS (12:00) Y12 MS (12:00) Y12 WF (1:00) Y12 MF (1:00) Y12 WE (8:30) Y12 ME (8:30) Y14 WS (3:30) Y14 MS (3:30) Y14 WF (8:00) Y14 MF (8:00) Y14 WE (1:30) Y14 ME (2:00) FORMAT Beginners tournament guide (courtesy of fencing.net: http://www.fencing.net.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/BeginnerGuide-Tournament.pdf • Seeding: Current National Youth ranking then letter ranking with year classification. • Only official USFA ratings will be used. Ratings will be verified prior to the event. • Events with fewer than 6 entries of one gender will be mixed. • Pools: One round of 5-touch/3 minute bouts. 100% advance to direct elimination rounds. • Direct Elimination: For Y14, DE bouts are 15 touch/9-minute bouts. For Y8/Y10/Y12, DE bouts are best 2 of 3 5-touch bouts. • No fence-off for third place. Two third place medals awarded. • NJFA Youth Cup series points awarded to top 8 finishers in each event (more info at njfencingalliance.com) • 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 a C1 level or higher. View USFA ratings chart: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/15801/Classification_Chart_2009.pdf • Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy. • USFA rules apply. • Full USFA regulation uniform required. Name is NOT required on uniform • Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords. • Y10 fencers must fence with #0 or #2 blades, i.e no longer than 32 inches. LOCATION NJFA is located at 50-58 Burnett Avenue (use 54 Burnett Avenue for Mapquest); Maplewood, NJ. NJFA is conveniently located near all major highways in NJ, NY, CT, and Pennsylvania. We are just off Springfield Avenue (via Vermont St). NJFA is only appx. 40-minutehour train ride from NYC Penn Station (via NJ Transit Mid-Town Direct; http://www.njtransit.com) State-of-the art fencing salle offering grounded metal strips with center scoring boxes with repeater lights at each end, FREE Wireless Internet service, FREE parking, and on-site Fencing Store. Live results will be streamed at live.njfencingallicance.com, Visit http://njfencingalliance.com HOTELS • Newark Liberty Airport area (appx. 6 miles to venue)- numerous hotels • Best Western Turtle Brook Inn (555 Northfield Avenue; West Orange, NJ) (4 miles) (appx.$150/night) http://www.bestwesternnewjersey.com/hotels/best-western-turtle-brook-inn • Grand Summit Hotel (570 Springfield Avenue; Summit, NJ 07901) (6 miles) (appx.$130/night) http://www.grandsummit.com • The Hilton at Short Hills (41 JFK Parkway; Short Hills, NJ 07078) (6 miles) (appx.$185/night) http://www.hiltonshorthills.com • Hilton Newark- Penn Station (Gateway Center; Newark, NJ 07102) (7 miles) (appx. $160/night) http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/EWRHGHF-Hilton-Newark-Penn-Station-New-Jersey/index.do