Cobra Challenge Super Youth (SYC) and Cadet

POOL POD ASSIGNMENTS (subject to change) Friday Y14 ME - A, B, C Cdt MF - E, F Cdt WE - K Y14 WF - B, C, D Cdt MS - H, J Y10 MF - A, J, K Y10 MS - J, K Y12 WS - E, F Saturday Y14 MF - A, B, C, D Cdt ME - H, J, K Y10 ME - K Cdt WF - A, B, D Cdt WS - D, E Y10 WF - K Y12 WE - D, J Y14 MS - D, E, F, G Sunday Y12 MF - A, B, C, D Y14 WE - E, F Y10 WE - K Y14 WS - H, J, K Y12 WF - A, B, C Y12 ME - C, D Y12 MS - G, H, J Y10 WS - K COBRA CHALLENGE SUPER YOUTH CIRCUIT (SYC) and CADET Proudly hosted by Cobra Fencing Club November 25-27, 2016 The Meadowlands Exposition Center (http://www.mecexpo.com) 355 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094 • Easily accessible to all major interstate arteries including New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway • Minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and Teterboro Jetport • Only 5 miles from Manhattan • Regular NJ Transit door-to-door bus from Port Authority NYC, from Hoboken/Jersey City/Union City, and Newark Penn Station to front entrance of the facility • Free shuttle from Secaucus Junction train station (NJ Transit) to front entrance of facility (http://ezride.org/2-1-3-Schedules/1-1-3-Sched-HarmonMeadow.asp) • Fully handicapped-accessible • Complimentary parking – over 6000 free parking spaces • Hotels within walking distance. Book Embassy Suites (adjacent to venue). The special room rate will be available until November 4th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MEANJES-NYT-20161125/index.jhtml • Surrounded by a variety of over 40 restaurants, movie theaters and retail shops • Harmon Cove Outlet Center only 5 minutes away ================================================================================================================================================================== LIVE FEED: Live tournament seeding and results (during competition): http://www.cobrafencing.com/results REFEREES: If you are interested in refereeing, email Lisa Campi-Sapery at lisasapery@hotmail.com QUESTIONS: Read the “More Info” section before e-mailing with questions COMMUNICATION: Is your e-mail correct in the FRED system ??? Important tournament information will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. Verify that your FRED profile contains an up-to-date e-mail address (log in and check MyFRED). ================================================================================================================================================================== Events are open to current USA Fencing competitive members age-eligible to fence, and to foreign fencers with current FIE license or proof of affiliation with their federation or a current USA Fencing competitive membership. 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. Cadet events are not qualifiers and no points can be earned. 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. Age Eligibility: DO NOT sign up for an event you are not eligible to compete in based on the following 2016-17 USA Fencing age eligibility Y10 2006-2009 Y12 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS list) Y14 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS list) Cadet 2000-2003 (or on Y14 NRPS list) ================================================================================================================================================================== ===================================== REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES ==================================== ***ADDING EVENTS*** Be careful when returning to add events that you do not remove your previous entry. SYC registrants returning to add Cadet events should not pay another registration fee. E-mail the organizer with any questions or problems. Tournament fees must be paid at time of registration (your entry is “incomplete” until payment is made). Fees are based on the guidelines listed below. SYC fees and deadlines are established by USA Fencing. Payment is made via AskFRED. If you need to make any alternate payment arrangements you MUST e-mail the organizer prior to Nov 4 for instructions. Fencers listed as "incomplete" and presenting at the door to compete must pay late fee +$20. SYC Event Fees: Entry/payment until November 4: $30 registration fee plus $50 per event Entry/payment November 5-22: $30 registration fee plus $150 per event Entry November 23-27: $30 registration fee plus $150 per event plus $200 late surcharge. Entry and Payment during this period is made at the door with cash, credit card, or check payable to "Cobra Fencing Club” CADET Event Fees: Entry/payment until November 18: $30 registration fee plus $50 per event Entry/payment November 19-22: $30 registration fee plus $100 per event Entry November 23-27: $30 registration fee plus $100 per event plus $20 Entry and Payment during this period is made at the door with cash, credit card, or check payable to "Cobra Fencing Club”. REFUND POLICY 100% refund (less FRED fees) if notified before November 4, 2016. Event fee only refunded if notified November 5-20 (registration fee will not be refunded). NO refunds if notified November 21-27 – NO exceptions To submit refund request: Notify Steve Kaplan at steve@cobrafencing.com and include a mailing address. Refunds will be processed after conclusion of 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 ==================================== Fencers are prohibited from competing in more than one event per day. Exceptions to this rule are at the discretion of the Bout Committee and Tournament Organizers. Fencing commences shortly after close of check-in. Arrive sufficiently early for equipment check and proper warm up. Venue opens at 6:30 a.m. CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES: We strongly encourage you to arrive at the venue at least 1 hour before close of your event registration. Venue opens at 6:30 a.m. Fencers failing to check-in by the published deadline will be removed from the event and refunds will not be made. Fencers must check-in each day they fence. FRIDAY: Y14 ME 8:00 Cadet MF 8:15 Cadet WE 8:15 Y14 WF 12 noon Cadet MS 12 noon Y10 MF 1:00 Y10 MS 3:15 Y12 WS 3:15 SATURDAY: Y14 MF 8:00 Cadet ME 8:15 Y10 ME 8:15 Cadet WF 12:30 Cadet WS 12:30 Y10 WF 12:30 Y12 WE 2:00 Y14 MS 3:30 SUNDAY: Y12 MF 8:00 Y14 WE 8:15 Y10 WE 8:15 Y14 WS 8:30 Y12 WF 12 noon Y12 ME 12 noon Y12 MS 12:30 Y10 WS 2:30 TOURNAMENT DAY CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS Venue opens at 6:30 a.m. Fencers are required to check in each day they compete. Fencers are required to have equipment checked (only required once if fencing more than one day) Present to check-in with: a. Proof of fencing federation membership (USA Fencing, FIE, or foreign federation) card. To print USFA membership card visit: https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx. b. Signed waiver (click "Download waiver"). c. Proof of age (unless previously verified and noted on your membership card). ==================================== TOURNAMENT ENTRY ==================================== • Event eligibility is determined by 2016-17 USA Fencing birth year requirement only (not specific day/month). All entrants' age/point eligibility will be verified prior to the tournament, and any ineligible fencers will be notified and removed from the "who's preregistered" list. DO NOT sign up for an event you are not eligible to compete in based on the following 2016-17 USA Fencing age eligibility Y10 2006-2009 Y12 2004-2007 (or on Y10 NRPS list) Y14 2002-2005 (or on Y12 NRPS list) Cadet 2000-2003 (or on Y14 NRPS list) *See current NRPS standings at: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings • 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). •SYC regular fee entry/payment deadline is Nov 4, 2016. Cadet regular fee/entry payment deadline is Nov 18, 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 Nov 4 for payment instructions. Late entrants will be accepted (at late fee) until Nov 22. Entry Nov 23-27 is 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. • 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 Cobra Fencing Club. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Cobra Fencing Club, Meadowlands Expo Center, 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.** ==================================== HOTELS ==================================== Five national hotel chains are adjacent or within walking distance: Embassy Suites (adjacent to venue): The special room rate will be available until November 4th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MEANJES-NYT-20161125/index.jhtml Holiday Inn: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/secaucus/hmnnj/hoteldetail Hyatt Place: http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/index.jsp Courtyard by Marriott: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrse-courtyard-secaucus-meadowlands/ Meadowlands River Inn: http://www.meadowlandsriverinn.com/ Six national hotel chains are within a five minute drive: Crowne Plaza Hotel, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Meadowlands Plaza Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Meadowlands, Candlewood Suites ==================================== VENUE ==================================== Cobra Fencing Club and Meadowlands Exposition Center are not responsible for any lost or stolen property. The Expo Center/Harmon Meadow complex has something for every member of the family, with a variety of restaurants, movie theaters and retail shops (no sales tax on clothing and shoes), all within walking distance: • Minutes from New York City (door-to-door bus from Port Authority) • Located just off NJ Turnpike • FREE parking for over 6000 cars adjacent to the Expo Center (Decks B and C) • FREE shuttle from Secaucus Junction Train station to the Expo Center via EZ RIDE (http://ezride.org/2-1-3-Schedules/1-1-3-Sched-HarmonMeadow.asp) • Five national hotel chains adjacent to venue within walking distance: Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Hyatt Place, Courtyard by Marriott • Six national hotel chains within a five minute drive: Crowne Plaza Hotel, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Meadowlands Plaza Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Meadowlands, Candlewood Suites • A variety of over 40 restaurants, movie theaters, health club, and retail shops within walking distance. NEAREST AIRPORT: Newark Liberty International (12 miles away) MASS TRANSIT: NJ Transit bus is available directly (door-to-door) from Port Authority Terminal (42nd Street, Manhattan) to the front entrance of the facility. #320 from New York Port Authority # 85 from Hoboken/Jersey City/Union City # 78 from Newark Penn Station (weekdays) For NJ Transit ticket and fare information and current schedules visit http://www.njtransit.com NJ Transit trains originating from Hoboken Terminal and New York Penn Station stop at Secaucus Junction, an approximately 12 minute taxi ride from the Expo Center. FREE shuttle service is available from Secaucus Junction Train station to the Expo Center via EZ RIDE (http://ezride.org/2-1-3-Schedules/1-1-3-Sched-HarmonMeadow.asp) (http://www.ezride.org; 201-939-4242) AREA TAXI CABS Secaucus Taxi Service (201) 866-7780; (800) 291-5382 Secaucus Taxi (201) 866-3333 Access Taxi (201) 888-1255 A-1 Express (201) 601-0444 Secaucus Cab (201) 348-4448 ==================================== BOUT COMMITTEE ==================================== Escrime Management: George Janto (chair), David Sapery, Cheryl Delaney Head Referee: Lisa Campi Sapery (If interested in working as a referee, contact Lisa at lisasapery@hotmail.com ==================================== ARMORY ==================================== Armory services available (for fee) ==================================== EQUIPMENT CHECK ==================================== Arrive early to allow time for equipment check. Equipment will be inspected and marked (mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords). 800N Saber Glove is Mandatory. Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the SYC. Names not required on uniforms. ==================================== EQUIPMENT VENDOR ==================================== Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear ( http://www.blue-gauntlet.com) will be on-site for equipment sales. Proprintwear (http://www.proprintwear.com) will offer event T-shirts and other merchandise. ==================================== FOOD ==================================== Food and beverage concessions will be provided by the Expo Center. ==================================== TOURNAMENT FORMAT/RULES ==================================== • USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/athletes-usa-fencing-rule-book • Equipment check required (mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords). 800N Saber Glove is Mandatory. Armorer will be on-site for repairs (for fee). Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the SYC. • Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords when reporting to the strip. • Full USA Fencing regulation uniform required. Name is NOT required on uniform. Foil mask with conductive bib required. Fencers arm, equip and clothe themselves and fence at their own responsibility and at their own risk. Fencers are responsible for ensuring arrival at the strip with working equipment. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT t.15 1. Fencers arm, equip and clothe themselves and fence at their own responsibility and at their own risk. • Uniforms (jacket, pants, knee-high socks, fencing glove): Standard fencing uniforms; cannot have any rips, tear, or holes. Warm-up pants or jeans are not allowed. Fencing glove must cover half of the forearm. 800N Saber Glove is mandatory. • Plastrons (underarm protectors): Standard fencing plastron; required with every uniform • Chest Protector: Required for females • Masks: 12K punch test; sewn in bib. Conductive Bib in foil is required. Elastic strap at back of mask is required • Blades: The maximum blade length permitted for Y10 competitions is 32 inches. For Y12, Y14, Cadet competitions, standard blade length of 30-35” permitted. • Weapon Handle: Any attachment to a weapon’s handle must fix the hand in one position such that the top of the thumb is no more than 2 cm from the inner surface of the guard. • Names on Uniforms: Not required at SYCs • 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 C1 level or higher. See USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf • SYC Competitions award national points to the top 40% of the field. • CADET events are not qualifiers and do not award regional points. • Format for all events is one round of pools with 100% promoted to a direct elimination (DE) tableau. Pools: All events will use pools of six or seven whenever possible. In events with fewer than 11 entrants, the BC may elect to have two rounds of pools followed by 100% promoted to a DE (direct elimination) tableau. There is no fence-off for third place. One preliminary round of pools is comprised of the standard 5-touch bout in 3 minutes. 100% then advance to DE round. 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. Cadet DE format: 15 touch bouts (three 3-minute periods with a one-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. • Seeding for SYC 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. Seeding for CADET pool round will use National Cadet ranking within classification, then classification/year. Only ratings and points standings listed on the USA Fencing website will be used (ratings on FRED at not official). It is the fencer's responsibility to ensure that USA Fencing has properly recorded any necessary changes or corrections prior to this date. Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee (BC) 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. Current ratings: http://www.usfencing.org/current-member-list. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/current-point-standings. • Medals awarded to 8th place. • Photography and filming is allowed, however NO flash photography is allowed near ongoing competitions. Withdrawal during tournament: • 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. ==================================== QUALIFICATION INFO ==================================== 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 GUIDES ==================================== 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 COBRA FENCING CLUB ==================================== Located at: 629 Grove Street; Jersey City, NJ (http://www.cobrafencing.com) Steve Kaplan - Club owner/Coach • (U.S. Fencing Coaches Association Fencing Master) • 1976 U.S. Olympic Team Member – Sabre. • 1975 Pan American Games Silver Medalist. • 4 time U.S. National Team Champion. • 1971 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All American – NYU. • Varsity Head Fencing Coach NYU 1980-1986. • Elected to NYU Athletic Hall of Fame 1996. • Founded Cobra Fencing Club in 2002. Demetrios “Mitro” Valsamis – Coach • Under-19 U.S. Foil Champion 1979, 1980. • Cadet Sabre Champion 1976, 1977. • 1983 NCAA Foil Champion – NYU. • Foil Coach at Cobra since 2003. Raskyrie (Ras) Davidson - Coach • 2005, 2006, 2007 United States Junior World Team Member • 2006 World Cadet Saber Bronze Medalist • 2005 Junior Olympics Cadet Saber Champion • 2005 Junior Olympics Junior Saber Champion • 2004 United States National Cadet Saber Champion