Bruce Fusner Memorial RYC & RJC (Region 6)

RYC and RJC Events Scheduled: Y10 Women's Epee Y10 Women's Foil Y10 Women's Saber Y10 Men's Epee Y10 Men's Foil Y10 Men's Saber Y12 Women's Epee Y12 Women's Foil Y12 Women's Saber Y12 Men's Epee Y12 Men's Foil Y12 Men's Saber Y14 Women's Epee Y14 Women's Foil Y14 Women's Saber Y14 Men's Epee Y14 Men's Foil Y14 Men's Saber Junior (U19) Women's Epee Junior (U19) Men's Epee All USA Fencing rules and tournament regulations will be followed, particularly those regarding age group eligibility, classification restrictions, attire and membership. These include, but are not limited to, the following: WAIVER OF LIABILITY: A completed waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian at check-in is required NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO FENCE WITHOUT A SIGNED WAIVER. POINTS, RATINGS AND SEEDING Seeding is based on current national rolling point standings according to age group and weapon, then letter rankings, then by classification year. Fencers with equal classification will be randomized among themselves http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0059/5402/Regional_Recognition_Initiative_Information_Document_2015-2016_-3.9.15.pdf RYC and RJCC will ONLY use ratings and points standings that have been forwarded to and accepted by USA Fencing in advance of the tournament and then downloaded by organizers from USA Fencing. It is the fencer’s responsibility to notify the bout committee of any discrepancies before the close of check-in and before pools are posted. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTIONS SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT POLICY RYC and RJCC events are run in accordance with USFA rules and formats. Full fencing uniform is mandatory, including mask, jacket, plastron, fencing knickers, knee length socks and glove. Additionally, chest protectors are required for girls. All USFA uniform requirements apply. Conductive bibs are required for foil fencers. Each fencer is required to have two working electric weapons, and two working body cords. Foil and saber fencers need two working mask cords and saber fencers must have over-glove conductive sleeves. ALL Y10 fencers will be required to use size “0” or size “2” blades (less than 32.5 inches long). Blades labeled as “0” or “2” but are longer than 32.5 inches are not permitted. Names on uniforms are not required for RYC or RJCC tournaments. EQUIPMENT CHECKS During the initial equipment inspection at check in, lames, masks, gloves, saber overgloves, body and mask cords, as well as any French grip weapons will be tested and marked (Stamp on mask, colored tape or other mark on cords) to show they pass inspection. Masks that do not pass the 12 kg punch test will be impounded or given a visible mark to signify that the mask is NOT APPROVED FOR USE. Equipment (using weights and shims) and uniforms will be inspected upon reporting to the strip for the pool round and each direct elimination bout to ensure the presence of underarm plastron, second weapon and cords, and weapon control marks. Failure to appear when called and with approved regulation equipment will subject fencer to penalties as defined by USA Fencing rules and regulations. Armorers may be available to repair equipment for a fee per basis if time permits; but it is the ultimate responsibility of the fencer to have all necessary equipment in working order. Single gender events may be combined if there are insufficient fencers within an age category. There must be FEWER THAN 5 ENTRIES IN ONE GENDER for the event to be combined. RYC AGE VERIFICATION USA Fencing requires age verification for ALL participants (domestic and foreign). Please bring ONE of the following: A government issued photo ID with date of birth included OR A COPY of birth certificate, OR Passport. This is not required if birth year has been verified by USFA and your permanent or temporary USFA card indicates: “Birth Year Verified – Y” REGIONAL RECOGNITION: All Region 6 athletes may earn Regional Points based on placement. Larger fields will award more points for placement. Please consult the Regional Recognition Initiative document at http://www.usfencing.org/rycresources for details REFEREES WORKSHOP A workshop for epee referees will be held in conjunction with the tournament on Sunday, Sept 13th Preregistration opens on 08/04/2015. Preregistration closes on 09/07/2015.