CenCal Junior Olympics Qualifiers 2021

JO's qualifier for Cadet and Junior fencers belonging to the Central California Division. If want to fence at the JO's in February but do not have sufficient sufficient national or regional points - come and fence to qualify! -------- Event Schedule --------- Sunday, December 19, 2021 Doors open at 7:00 AM Schedule: (May be subject to change) Junior Men's Foil - 8:00AM Junior Men's Epee - 8:00AM Junior Men's Saber - 12:00PM Junior Women's Foil - 11:00AM Junior Women's Epee - 8:00AM Junior Women's Saber - 10:30AM Cadet Men's Foil - 1:30PM Cadet Men's Epee - 1:30PM Cadet Men's Saber - 1:00PM Cadet Women's Foil - 3:00PM Cadet Women's Epee - 1:30PM Cadet Women's Saber - 1:00PM All times listed are close of registration. The start of cadet events may be slightly delayed if some fencers are still competing in the junior events. All times are also subject to change based on the actual number of preregistrations. Please pay attention to the scheduling changes notifications. In each event, the top 25% (rounded up) will qualify for JOs, with a minimum of 3. If 3 or fewer fencers show up for an event, the event will not be fenced and all will qualify. Since this event qualifies based on number of people there will be a fence off for the last qualifying place if two people finish at that place. Fencers that earn qualification at the Junior events will automatically for the corresponding Cadet event (if age-eligible.) -------- Registration Information --------- Entry fees: registration fee is $10 plus $40 per event entered. Fees will NOT be refunded if an event is not fenced because everyone automatically qualifies. Payment: Please prepay on AskFRED All fees are doubled at the door if a fencer did not preregister. Fencers that wish to qualify for both Junior and Cadet should register and pay for both events. If you qualify for Junior and therefore do not need to fence the Cadet event, we will refund your Cadet event entry fee. -------- Tournament Rules -------- Check this page for age eligibility requirements. https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility Since this is a national qualifier, all competitors must be current members of the USFA Central California Division and US citizens or permanent residents. Please bring passport, Green Card or birth certificate that proves your residency status. Please join or renew your USFA membership online at https://member.usafencing.org/ prior to arriving at the event. COVID-19 Protocol Do NOT come to the competition if you have any symptoms of COVID-19. Let's keep our community safe. We are following all National, State, and local COVID-19 guidelines. There will be no exceptions to COVID-19 safety protocols implemented throughout the tournament. Changes to the COVID-19 protocols and the tournament may be changed at any time to ensure the safety of all. Face Masks Face masks covering the nose and mouth are required for all sanctioned tournaments and must be worn at all times in the venue. Check-In: Check-in for our tournaments will be performed inside the front entrance of the club. Hand sanitizer will be available at the check-in desk. The competitors will check in via FencingTime kiosk software. Fencers will need a current USA Fencing Membership Card (Printed or via Cell Phone). FENCING BAGS Please limit the amount of equipment you bring to the tournament. Strip bags/small bags you can carry with you are recommended to limit the contact between fencers. All Fencers must come dressed in freshly washed Fencing Uniforms (i.e. fencing pants (breeches), plastron, jacket, chest protector- if using). Changing rooms will not be available. Coaches and ONE parent will be allowed into the venue. No shaking hands or touching hands/hugging after bouts. Fencers will be required to Salute and clap blades at the end of the bout. Athletes shall refrain from shouting and/or screaming after scoring a touch. During the fencing, fencers will receive yellow/red cards for this behavior based upon the “disturbing order” rule.
 No signing score sheets, fencers will visually inspect and approve score sheets. 
 Maintain social distancing inside the venue, except while actively fencing on the strip.
 Pool and Strip Assignments will be posted ONLINE to avoid congregation. Wifi will be available so you can follow the live results. Fencing Time Live All who wish to enter TFC will be required to show proof of Vaccinations (must have both Doses + 14 days) or a Negative PCR COVID Test within 72 hours of your event. If you are fully Vaccinated - There is no need for the COVID Test. Digital versions will be accepted.