2025 MD Division Junior Olympic Qualifiers [Cadet + Junior]

Format

This is a qualifying event for the 2025 Junior Olympics. This event will follow the standard USA Fencing format, with a single round of pools and 100% promotion to direct elimination. There WILL be a fence-off for third place.

Qualification for the 2025 Junior Olympics

This event is a qualifier for the 2025 Junior Olympics. Qualifying spots will go to either the top three fencers or the top 25% of fencers in each event, whichever is greater. Fencers who qualify via a junior event will also automatically qualify for cadet, assuming they meet the age eligibility for cadet.

If there are three or fewer fencers signed up for an event, those fencers will automatically qualify and will not need to show up to the event. After registration closes, we'll send out an email to let fencers know whether or not they'll need to fence their event.

Schedule

Doors open: 9:00am

Check-in for junior events closes: 10:00am

Fencing for junior events begins: 10:15am

Check-in for cadet events closes: 12:00pm

Fencing for cadet events begins: 12:15pm

Fencers who wish to sign up for more than one weapon are more than welcome to do so. We'll ensure that bouts are arranged in order to accommodate anyone fencing multiple events simultaneously.

In the unlikely event that there are two or more events that are too large to run simultaneously, events may be rescheduled for later in the day (no later than 4pm). If this is the case, fencers who are affected will be notified no later than December 14th.

Eligibility

All fencers must have a valid USA Fencing membership at the Access level or higher. If you are not a member of USA Fencing, you can sign up here: https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Cadet: Open to fencers born 2008 - 2011

Junior: Open to fencers born 2005 - 2011

Registration & Entry Fees

Fencers must be registered by December 13, 2024. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Registration is $20. Each event has an additional event fee of $20. (If you prepay, that’s a total of $40 for one event, $60 for two events, etc.) Payments will be accepted at the door via cash or check.

Venue Information

Modern Duelists is located in the Triumph Industrial Park at 505 Blue Ball Road, Building 205, Elkton, MD 21921, just a few minutes off of I-95. On site parking is available both in front of the building, directly to the right of the building, and in the school parking lot across the street.

Our 3600 sq.ft. fencing room has five full-size strips (non-grounded), plenty of room for spectators and fencing bags, and a slip-resistant sport court tile floor. A stocked armory will be available for fencers to make repairs to their weapons as needed. Events will run on a maximum of four strips to provide space for referees and a safe run-by area. We have a limited number of chairs, so we recommend fencers bring their own.

Questions?

If you have any questions, or if you need to get in touch with us before the event, contact Ryleigh Sweet at rsweet@modernduelists.com.