LI Div JO Qualifier 2025

This tournament provides a qualification path for JUNIOR OLYMPICS.

Live Results will be posted on FencingTimeLive.com

COVID-19 and other Safety Protocols:

As a result of athlete and staff safety concerns due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we reserve the right to implement COVID-19 safety protocols throughout the tournament in accordance with USA Fencing policies, local laws/regulations, and CDC guidance. If you cannot comply do not register for this tournament. Anyone (fencer or coach) refusing to comply with safety protocols will be escorted from the venue. These protocols and tournament modifications due to COVID-19 are up for change at anytime. Please review USA Fencing's current policies on their website.

- Only athletes, tournament staff, and coaches who hold a valid USFA Coach membership will be allowed to enter the fencing floor. Spectators must remain in designated spectator areas.

- Your USFA membership card (or digital membership card) will be required of all athletes and coaches in order to gain entry to the venue and fencing floor.

- No personal chairs or alternative seating options are allowed on the floor. Fencers may bring a small tripod to record their bouts or stream to an outside party but placement of the tripod may not be in any place that will cause a safety concern or hinder the running of the event. These concerns will be determined by the referees, and final discretion lies with the Bout Committee. Tripods and phones/cameras are at your own risk. The Division, venue, tournament, etc. will not be responsible for any broken equipment.

Cost Information:

Registration Fee = $10

Event Fee = $40 per event

Walk-In Fees (After Nov 18th)

Registration Fee = $50

Event Fee = $120 per event

Please note that your registration is NOT considered complete until your payment has been made. If you are listed as an incomplete registrant on FRED's list, you WILL be charged the walk-in event fee.

Tournament Format:

These events will have one round of pools, with 100% promotion into a direct elimination table. Pools for Cadet events will fence, followed by pools for Junior Events. Cadet DEs will take place after the Junior pools have completed, with the Junior DEs beginning as appropriate thereafter. *Please note that Women's epee is the one exception, during which Junior events will come first, followed by Cadet events!*

Age-eligible fencers are STRONGLY recommended to fence in both Cadet and Junior events. If you are fencing only in Cadets, you will need to wait for Junior pools to finish before you can fence your DEs, so it makes sense to fence. Also, by fencing in Juniors you have a second opportunity to qualify for the Cadet event. (If you qualify in Junior and are age-eligible, you are qualified for Cadet as well!)

The more people that fence, the more that qualify!

Eligibility Information:

Fencers competing must be current "access" or "competitive" members of the US Fencing Association, registered with the USFA as a member of the Long Island Division. To become a member or renew your membership, please visit http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Fencing/Membership.aspx Please note that all memberships expire on July 31st, so if you have not renewed since July 31st you are not a current member. If you do not have a membership at check-in, you will be required to sign up for one on the day of the tournament. One-day memberships are not valid for qualification events. Your USFA membership card will be checked during check-in, so please make sure you have it with you!

Fencers must follow the age restrictions set forth by the USFA. These restrictions can be found in the Athlete Handbook or here: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility

The Bout Committee must use the current rating information found on the USFA website for seeding purposes. Please verify that your rating is correct with the USFA and contact the National Office to resolve any discrepancies prior to the tournament. Current ratings can be verified here: https://member.usafencing.org/search/members

It is the fencer's responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of any registration discrepancies BEFORE the close of check-in for the event. (I.e. wrong club, wrong rating, misspelled name, etc.) As this information is verified directly from the USFA, fencers should make sure their USFA profiles are up-to-date!

Uniform Requirements:

All USA Fencing uniform requirements apply. This includes the mandatory use of knickers, long socks, and underarm protectors. Names are NOT required to be on the uniform.

The Armory Equipment Check will test the mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords. Items that have passed inspection will be specially marked, and directors will be checking for these marks prior to the start of fencing.

Venue Information:

Mission Fencing Center is located at 346 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778. They can be contacted at 631-821-1131 for directions or assistance. A map can be found at http://bit.ly/mfcmap Mission is in the same shopping center as Kohl's, Michael's, and PETCO. It is across the street from Planet Fitness. Ample parking can be found around the back of the shopping center, near the main entrance to Mission.

Mission does have a store with limited stock of fencing equipment. Please call the club for more information.

Event Schedule:

Please note that event times listed are the close of registration. Fencers are required to be checked in by this time. Fencing will begin shortly after registration closes, usually within 30 minutes though the start may be immediate. It is recommended to leave yourself ample time for travel, check-in, and equipment check prior to the close of registration of your events. NO EVENT WILL BE DELAYED FOR LATECOMERS!

SafeSport and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies:

This tournament, and all staff, coaches, spectators, and athletes therein, are expected to abide by the USFA SafeSport, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), and Codes of Conduct, which can be found here: https://www.usafencing.org/fencesafe

All staff and coaches are expected to be fully compliant with the USFA SafeSport policies, including appropriate valid Background Checks and up-to-date SafeSport trainings, as applicable.

Reports of violations of SafeSport or the MAAPP can be made using the form located here: https://www.usafencing.org/fencesafe

Reports of violations that are not SafeSport or MAAPP-related but still violate the US Fencing Codes of Conduct can be found here: https://cdn3.sportngin.com/attachments/document/c0eb-2023371/Code_of_Conduct_Reporting_Form_Fillable_1.3.19.pdf#_ga=2.155163320.1698126223.1600702089-1579218103.1578081627

Note: This tournament is being scheduled at the request of USA Fencing; however, subject to New York State laws and orders regarding COVID-19, including assembly of persons, or if any circumstances arise that would preclude safe running of this event, this tournament can be cancelled at any time. Should the tournament be cancelled, fees will be held as a credit for use in future Long Island Division qualifier events.

Preregistration opens on 10/16/24.

Preregistration closes on 11/18/24.