Durkan Labor Day Regional Youth (RYC) (Region 3)

Durkan Labor Day RYC (Regional Youth Circuit) (Region 3) September 5-6, 2015 Regular fee entry and payment deadline: August 13, 2015 (extended to August 27, 2015) Y10 = 2005-2008 Y12 = 2003-2006 (or on Y10 NRPS) Y14 = 2001-2004 (or on Y12 NRPS) ================================================================================================================================================================== REFEREES: If interested in refereeing, e-mail Lisa Campi-Sapery at lisasapery@gmail.com QUESTIONS ?: Read the "More Info" section before e-mailing with questions. COMMUNICATIONS: Important tournament information (including any event time changes, will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. Take time to verify that your FRED profile contains an up-to-date e-mail address (Log in and check MyFRED). Live tournament seeding and results (during competition): http://www.escrimeresults.com/durkan ================================================================================================================================================================== Durkan Fencing Academy 60 Saddle River Ave South Hackensack NJ 07606 Conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Manhattan, near NJ routes 46, 17, 21 and I-80 and I-95. **Some GPS and Google Maps show us as GARFIELD NJ, this is the same location. Also note, River Road changes name to Saddle River Road. There is a Powerhouse gym in the front of the building, we are located around the back of the building. There is ample free parking in the back. For detailed directions please visit: http://www.durkanfencing.com/contact ================================================================================================================================================================== REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT A Regional Ranking Point System (RRPS) is in place to recognize participation and accomplishment of developing athletes at the regional level. A percentage of point holders from each region will earn qualification to the Summer National Championships for Y12 and Y14. Currently, 100% of Y10 fencers on the Regional Points Standings and National Points Standings gain qualification to the Summer National Championships. There are NO National Points earned at RYC events. Y10 fencers must participate in at least one RYC or SYC during the current season to be eligible for the Y10 Summer National Championships. All athletes whose USA Fencing’s membership division is in the region in which the RYC is held will earn regional points based on placement. Athletes fencing in an RYC outside their region will not earn regional points. Larger fields will award more points for placement. A percentage of athletes will earn qualification from their rankings on the RRPS. Rankings will be managed by the National Office and available for viewing on the USA Fencing Website under Rankings, Current Rankings, and then Regional. These rankings are regional only and ARE NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE NATIONAL ROLLING POINT STANDINGS. All athletes residing in the region in which the tournament is held earn regional points based on placement. Larger fields will award more points for placement. Best 3 results from RYCs within the athlete's region count toward Regional point totals on a seasonal point basis. At the end of the season, ranking winners of each age group and gender in each of the 6 regions will be recognized by the YDC, TC and US Fencing. There is NO trickle down for POINTS at the Regional level. Points earned in a Regional Youth tournament only appear in the category in which they were earned. (For example: Y12 regional points do NOT trickle down to Y10). There IS trickle down for QUALIFICATION at the Regional level. Therefore, if a fencer qualifies in an older age group and is age eligible for a younger age group, they earn qualification in that category as well. For more information on youth qualification paths refer to the Athlete’s Handbook: http://www.usfencing.org/athletehandbook Qualification Path for Y10/Y12 to March NAC: Fencers must fence in at least one Regional (RYC) or SYC in the current season, OR be on Y10 or Y12 points list to be eligible to enter the same category and weapon at the NAC Qualification Path to Y14 NAC: Be age eligible Qualification Path for Y10 to Summer Nationals:: Be on Y10 NRPS, OR Be on your Y10 Regional Youth point standings, OR Be in the Top 65% of your region’s Y12 Regional Youth point standings. Qualification Path for Y12 to Summer Nationals:: Be on Y12 NRPS, OR Be in Top 8 of Y10 NRPS, OR Be n the Top 65% of your region’s Y12 Regional Youth point standings, OR Be in Top 30% of your region’s Y14 Regional point standings, OR Be in Top 25% of our Division’s Y14 Qualifier Qualification Path for Y14 to Summer Nationals:: Be on Y14 NRPS, OR Be in Top 16 of Y12 NRPS, OR Be n the Top 30% of your region’s Y14 Regional Youth point standings, OR Be in Top 25% of your Division’s Y14 Qualifier Classification Changes - For classifications to be awarded for a youth tournament, the event must meet the criteria of a Group C1 or better. Ratings earned at this event are not official until processed by USFA National office. See classification chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf. Ratings posted at askFRED are NOT considered official. ================================================================================================================================================================== ================REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES Tournament fees must be PAID for entry to be complete. To be eligible for regular payment ($30 registration fee plus $25/event), payments must be made as follows: 1. Via credit card through askFRED.net (regular fee entry deadline is Aug 13)( extended to Aug 27)). 2. Via personal check by regular mail (e-mail the organizer for payment instructions, check must be received by Aug 23). 3. Via cash or personal check at the door (must notify us of your intent to pay at the door prior to Aug 13). ( extended to Aug 27)). Payment reminder e-mails will be sent through the FRED system prior to the deadline. All non-paid entries will be removed from the “who’s coming” section on FRED at 7 a.m. on Aug 14, 2015,( extended to Aug 25))and you must re-enter. Entry Aug 28-30 is via FRED at late fee ($30 registration fee plus $50/event), and payment must be made via credit card through FRED. REFUND POLICY For refund of event fees, withdrawals must be received no later than the Monday two weeks before the first day of the tournament. Registration and askFRED fees are nonrefundable. Refunds are processed 4-6 weeks following the tournament. To submit refund request: Notify amy@durkanfencing.com, and include mailing address. ================SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CLOSE OF CHECK-IN TIMES (Start times are subject to change; changes will be posted on the FRED homepage): Fencers not checked in at posted close of check-in time will not be permitted to fence and no refund of fees given. Fencers must check-in each day they compete. We strongly encourage you arrive at the venue at least 1 hour before close of your event registration. SATURDAY 8:00 Y10 MF 8:15 Y10 WF 8:15 Y14 ME 11:30 Y10 MS 11:30 Y10 WS 2:30 Y12 ME 2:30 Y12 WE 4:00 Y14 MS 4:00 Y12 WS SUNDAY 8:00 Y12 MF 8:00 Y12 WF 8:15 Y14 WE 12:00 Y14 MF 12:00 Y14 WF 3:00 Y10 ME 3:00 Y10 WE 4:00 Y12 MS 4:00 Y14 WS =================TOURNAMENT ENTRY Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USA Fencing and its sponsors, New Jersey Division of USA Fencing, Durkan Fencing Academy, Safer Development, Escrime Management, volunteers, tournament staff, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Durkan Fencing Academy 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 the tournament organizers and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee. Durkan Fencing Academy is not responsible for any lost or stolen property. • Any athlete who is age eligible may compete in an RYC. Yet, ONLY athletes fencing in their home region will earn Regional Ranking Points for their result. • Entry is determined by 2015-16 USA Fencing birth year requirements: Y10 = 2005-2008 Y12 = 2003-2006 (or on Y10 NRPS) Y14 = 2001-2004 (or on Y12 NRPS) • USFA rules apply (http://usfencing.org/resources/documents/usfa-rulebook) • Full USFA regulation uniform is required. Electric bib required in foil events. • Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords. • The USFA Athlete Handbook (http://www.usfencing.org/athletehandbook) contains detailed information on ROC qualifying pathways and should be consulted as the appropriate reference document. • Results posted at the venue and on FRED are not official; results must be verified by the national office for final determination of qualification. • Current USA Fencing competitive membership, FIE, or other foreign federation membership, required. Note that all memberships expire on July 31st, so if you have not renewed since July 31st you are not a current member. Must present membership card (or proof of membership payment) at check-in. To print your USFA membership card visit: https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx. To 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), however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/1407/2015-16_Individual_Membership_Form.pdf. Have separate check payable to "USA Fencing" or use your credit card (preferred). TOURNAMENT DAY CHECK-IN • Venue opens at 7 a.m. each morning. • 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 registration desk with fencing federation membership card (USA Fencing, FIE, or foreign federation). To print your USFA membership card visit: https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx. =================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). Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the RYC. Names not required on uniforms. ==================EQUIPMENT VENDOR Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear will be on-site for equipment sales. ==================FOOD There is no food concession. ==================VENUE Durkan Fencing Academy 60 Saddle River Ave South Hackensack NJ 07606 Conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Manhattan, near NJ routes 46, 17, 21 and I-80 and I-95. **Some GPS and Google Maps show us as GARFIELD NJ, this is the same location. Note, River Road changes name to Saddle River Rd. There is a Powerhouse gym in the front of the building, we are located around the back of the building. There is ample free parking in the back. For detailed directions please visit: http://www.durkanfencing.com/contact FREE Wi-Fi FREE Parking NEAREST AIRPORT: Newark Liberty International (19 miles away) =================TOURNAMENT STAFF Escrime Management: George Janto, David Sapery, Cheryl Delaney, Lisa Campi-Sapery Referee Coordinator/Head Referee: Lisa Campi-Sapery (If interested in working as a referee, contact Lisa at lisasapery@gmail.com) Armory: Armory services available (for fee) =================TOURNAMENT FORMAT/RULES • USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695208-rulebook • Equipment check required (mask, lame (as appropriate), sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords). Armorer will be on-site for repairs (for fee). Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the RYC. • 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 • 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. • 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: Standard blade length of 30-35” permitted. Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords when reporting to the strip. • 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. • Classification Changes - For classifications to be awarded for a youth tournament, the event must meet the criteria of a Group C1 or better. Ratings earned at this event are not official until processed by USFA National office. See classification chart at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf. Ratings posted at askFRED are NOT considered official. SEEDING: Letter ranking/ year. Fencers with equal classifications will be randomized within each classification. 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. No classification or affiliation changes will be made at the event. Current ratings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698125-current-membership-listing. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings. FORMAT: • 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. Y10 DE format: 10-touch bouts (two periods of 3 minutes, with a one-minute rest between each period). The first period ends either at the expiration of 3 minutes or when the score reaches 5 touches on one side, 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 DE format: 15-touch bouts (three 3-minute periods with a one-minute rest between each period). During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer. Y14 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 RYC 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. 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. No classification or affiliation changes will be made at the event. Current ratings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698125-current-membership-listing. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings. • There is no fence-off for third place. • Medals awarded to Top 8. • 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. • 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. SPECTATORS: Everybody taking part in or present at a fencing competition must remain orderly and must not disturb the smooth running of the competition. At no time is anyone allowed to criticize the Officials or their decisions, to insult them or to attempt to influence them in any way. Coaches and spectators are allowed to give advice to fencers, but in all situations, coaches and spectators must not disturb the order of the bout. The referee and/or the Bout Committee can decide to expel from the competition venue, with or without warning, any person who by gesture, attitude or language disturbs the good order or smooth running of the tournament. ===================NEARBY HOTELS Hilton Hasbrouck Heights –Meadowlands 650 Terrace Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201-288-6100 Group Rate: $109 Two Double Beds + tax https://resweb.passkey.com/go/Durkan Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights-Meadowlands 283 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201-288-9600 Group Rate: $149 + tax http://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=HASNJ&_PMID=99801505&GPC=LDF Saddle Brook Marriott 138 New Pehle Avenue Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 201-843-9500 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrsb-saddle-brook-marriott Holiday Inn Express Meadowlands 100 Paterson Plank Road Carlstadt, NJ 07072 http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/carlstadt/cstnj/hoteldetail ================================ABOUT DURKAN FENCING ACADEMY ================================= http://www.durkanfencing.com Our fencing gym features custom 9-layer Fencing Floor; FIE Grounded Strips; 4 Olympic Strips; Full HVAC (heating/cooling). Our facility includes a classroom with Wi-Fi. Our Mission is to provide the highest quality fencing instruction, in an environment that inspires creativity, confidence, self-discipline and excellence in all areas of life. We firmly believe that while the body is training for fencing, the mind is training for life! We provide the best fencing experience at all levels in the Tri-State area. We strive for excellence in fencing education in a family oriented atmosphere. Our state-of-the art facility offers personalized training in Foil, Épée and Sabre fencing. The Durkan program was developed with exercise physiologists, registered dietitians and personal trainers. Durkan Fencing Academy wants to give each member a program suited to his or her age, training level and personal fencing goals. This is why we offer training packages designed to give each fencer an edge. Our students include: • Cadet World Champion Medalist • Veteran World Champion • Cadet National Team Member • Junior Team National Championship