Thrust Fall Super Youth Circuit (SYC)

THRUST FALL SUPER YOUTH CIRCUIT (SYC) September 10-11, 2016 The Eugene Levy Fieldhouse (Building #5 on campus map) Rockland Community College 145 College Rd Suffern, NY 10901 http://www.sunyrockland.edu/campus-life/athletics/athletic-facilities Free Parking, 60,000 sf venue, comfortable spectator seating, free Wi-Fi ================================================================================================================================================================== 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 REFEREES: If interested in refereeing, e-mail Lisa Campi-Sapery at lisasapery@hotmail.com COMMUNICATIONS: All important tournament information will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system and posted on the tournament home page. Be sure your e-mail address is up-to-date. Visit askfred.net then go to "My FRED" to verify your current e-mail address. Preliminary seeding/tournament live info and results: http://www.escrimeresults.com/thrust ================================================================================================================================================================== SUPER YOUTH CIRCUIT DO NOT sign up for an event you are not eligible to compete in based on the following 2016-17 USA Fencing age eligibility (effective Aug 1, 2016) Y10 2006-2009 Y12 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS list) Y14 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS list) All fencers must be current competitive members of USA Fencing. Foreign fencers must be current members of their nation's fencing federation or possess FIE license. Youth fencers may participate in one or more SYC tournaments; however, only the single best result is included in the revised national point standings published after each SYC. 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. NOTE, Results, points and ratings earned at this event are not official until processed by USFA National Office. REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES Fees are set per USA Fencing guidelines. Regular registration and payment deadline is August 22, 2016. Entry fee must be PAID for your entry to be considered complete. If you need to make an alternate payment arrangement, other than through FRED, you MUST e-mail the organizer prior to August 22 for payment instructions. • Regular fee entry/payment period (until August 22, 2016): $30 registration + $40/event. • Late entry/payment period (August 23-September 6, 2016): $90 registration + $120/event • Walk-in period (September 7-September 11, 2016): $90 registration + $120/event + $200 surcharge REFUND POLICY Registration fee and any AskFred surcharges are non-refundable. Event fee will be refunded if refund request received no later than September 6, 2016. Send refund requests to: Mika’il Sankofa at thrustfencingacademy1@gmail.com and include a mailing address. After the deadline, there will be no refunds of the event fees, no exceptions. Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks after 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 no there will be no refund of entry fees. Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy: In the event of necessity to reschedule the tournament due to most extreme circumstances, such as unforeseen extreme weather or catastrophe (USA Fencing determines need to cancel/delay/reschedule a Regional Tournament in the best interest of the membership) all fees paid will be applied to rescheduled event. Regional tournaments which are cancelled due to no fault of the Organizer will be rescheduled by USA Fencing, if possible, within the season for which the tournament was awarded. In the event a fencer is not able to attend a rescheduled event, a full refund will be issued. Note, delay of start times not caused by extreme weather or catastrophe does not qualify as valid refund criteria. ================================================================================================================================================================== SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • All times listed are close of check-in, and are subject to change. Schedule change notifications will be sent through the FRED e-mail system and posted on this tournament home page. Fencing commences shortly after close of check-in, as tournament conditions permit. Arrive sufficiently early for equipment check and proper warm-up. Fencers not checked in by the posted check-in time for their event will not be permitted to compete and no refund of fees will be issued. Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. SATURDAY 8:30 Y10 MF 8:30 Y10 WF 8:30 Y12 ME 8:30 Y12 WE 9:00 Y10 MS 9:00 Y10 WS 12:00 Y14 MF 12:00 Y14 WF 3:30 Y14 MS 3:30 Y14 WS SPECIAL Q&A SESSION "RAISING A CHAMPION FENCER" 230PM FEATURING: Dagmara Wozniak - 2016 Olympic Women's Sabre Team Bronze Medalist Michael Aufrichtig - Two-Time NCAA Championship Team Coach Sri Kasi - CEO of Cuetree SUNDAY 9:00 Y12 MF 9:00 Y12 WF 9:00 Y10 ME 9:00 Y10 WE 9:00 Y14 WE 12:30 Y14 ME 2:30 Y12 MS 2:30 Y12 WS TOURNAMENT ENTRY • USA Fencing competitive membership, or other foreign federation membership, required. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. To print your membership card visit: https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx. Join/renew USA Fencing membership visit: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USA Fencing membership. You may join/renew at the door (parent signature required). •Regular fee entry deadline is August 22, 2016. Entry fee must be PAID for entry to be considered complete. If you need to make an alternate payment arrangement, other than through FRED, you MUST e-mail the organizer prior to August 22 for payment instructions. Late entrants will be accepted (at late fee) until September 6. Entries Sep 7-11 are made at the door (at walk-in fee). • A signed waiver of Liability is required (Click “Download Waiver). Note, photography, filming, recording or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by the host organization and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of medial coverage must present the waiver to the BC in person. • Event entry is determined by 2016-17 USA Fencing Birth year requirements: Y10 2006-2009 Y12 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS* list) Y14 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS* list) *See current NRPS standings at: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings • Age verification required either by presenting: USA Fencing card stating Age Verified "Y" OR Copy of birth certificate, or other government-issued ID with photo •** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by Thrust Fencing Academy. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Thrust Fencing Academy, Rockland Community College, Escrime Management, and referees/staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to tournament organizers to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, EMS personnel, 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 Thrust Fencing Academy and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.** TOURNAMENT FORMAT • Equipment check required. • 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. 800N Saber glove required. t.15 1. Fencers arm, 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 • 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, regardless of classification, then classification/year, then fencers with neither points nor classification. Fencers with equal classifications/ points 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 • Each event consists of two rounds (pools and DE (direct elimination). Pools: One preliminary round of 5 and 6 or 6 and 7 person pools comprised of the standard 5-touch bout in 3 minutes. 100% then advance to direct elimination round. Direct Elimination: DE tableau shall be comprised according to the results of the preliminary pool round. Fencers are seeded by their results in the pool round wherein the results of fencers in all the pools are ordered by best results to poorest results: highest ratio of victories vs. bouts fenced, touches scored vs. touches received. Y8/Y10 DE format: 10-touch bouts (two 3-minuteperiods 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. • Photography and filming is allowed, however NO flash photography is allowed near ongoing competitions. Withdrawal: • Withdrawal during pools: The pools must be fenced through the last bout. A fencer who withdraws, or who is excluded, is scratched from the pool, and his results are annulled as if he had not taken part. • Withdrawal during DE: When for whatever reason a fencer cannot fence or cannot complete his bout, his opponent is declared winner of that bout. A fencer who withdraws does not lose his place in the overall classification of the competition. TOURNAMENT STAFF Bout Committee: David Sapery, George Janto, Cheryl Delaney Head Referee: Lisa Campi-Sapery EQUIPMENT VENDORS Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear: http://www.blue-gauntlet.com Proprintwear: https://proprintwear.com ARMORY Armorer services will be available (for fee) FOOD Concession will be open with food, drinks, and healthy snacks available for purchase. NEARBY HOTELS THE TIME | Nyack http://www.thetimehotels.com/nyack/ 400 High Avenue Nyack, NY 10960 King $199 Double/Double $249 Includes breakfast and roundtrip complimentary shuttle service to RCC You may book your reservation through our website: http://www.thetimehotels.com/nyack/default-en.html You will need to enter the dates, and the group code which is 5296110 ***Reservation Cut Off Date is 8/10/16 Crown Plaza Suffern Mahwah http://www.cpsuffernhotel.com Courtyard by Marriott Montvale http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrmv-courtyard-montvale/ Howard Johnson Suffern http://www.hojo.com/hotels/new-york/suffern/howard-johnson-inn-suffern/hotel-overview QUALIFICATION PATHS Qualification for Y10 Youth NAC Fencers must fence in at least one RYC or SYC in the current season to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon, OR Be on the Y10 National Youth Points Standings. Qualification for Y12 Youth NAC Fencers must fence in at least one RYC or SYC in the current season to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon, OR Be on the Y12 National Youth Points Standings, OR Be on the Y10 National Youth Points Standings. Qualification Y14 to Youth NAC Be age-eligible Qualification Path to USA Fencing Youth 10 Championships Fencers must meet age eligibility and be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, AND Be on the Y10 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be on the Y10 Regional Youth Point Standings in your region at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 65% of your region's Y12 Regional Youth point standing by regular entry fee deadline, OR Participate in a SYC or RYC in the current season. Youth 12 Championships Fencers must meet age eligibility and be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, AND Be on the Y12 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 8 of the Y10 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 65% (round up) of your region’s Y12 Regional Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Earn at least 70 Regional points during the current season, OR Be in the top 30% of your region’s Y14 Regional Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Place in the top 25% of the fencer’s division’s Y14 National Championships qualifying competition. Youth 14 Championships Fencers must meet age eligibility and be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, AND Be on the Y14 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 16 of the Y12 National Point Standings at the regular fee entry deadline, OR Be in the top 30% (round up) of your region’s Y14 Regional Youth Point Standings at regular fee entry deadline, OR Earn at least 175 Regional Points during the current season, OR Place in the top 25% (round up) of the fencer’s division’s Y14 qualifying competition. The Athletes Handbook (http://www.usfencing.org/athlete-handbook)is the definitive reference document regarding points and qualification paths. TOURNAMENT PREPARATION These guides have been prepared to help you with understanding fencing and tournaments. Consult with your coach. Parents Guide to Fencing (courtesy of Fencing.net): http://fencing.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c06b72d48f8753ea260aac82d&id=a866c719a7 USA Fencing Parent Guidebook: http://www.usfencing.org/fencing-for-parents ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER Thrust Fencing Academy 35 South Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 http://thrustfencingacademy.com 917-371-5603 e-mail: thrustfencingacademy1@gmail.com Thrust Fencing Academy takes pride in providing families an affordable haven for kids and adults to learn one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Located at the historic YMCA in Nyack, New York, Thrust Fencing Academy is dedicated to enriching the lives of students age 5- young adult through the Olympic sport of fencing. Coach Mika’il Sankofa (Three Time Olympian, Hungarian Honors Maestro’s Degree) has over 20 years of experience teaching students fencing at beginner, National, and World class levels. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward the Thrust Athletic Foundation - a 501c3 organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of athletes involved in the sport of fencing in the Rockland and Westchester areas.