Welcome to Fortune Fencing ROC (DIV1A, DIV2, and VET) & RJCC

**CHANGE OF VENUE**

Due to the original venue being used for COVID-19 testing, and potentially as a vaccination center, we have relocated to the Anaheim Convention Center Ballroom, a much larger venue, for your safety and benefit.

Event is Open to ALL Regions

This Event is a Qualifier for Summer Nationals

• Fencers competing in RJCC events from Region 4 will be able earn points and, should they qualify with those points, be able to sign up for Summer Nationals at regular fees
• Fencers competing in ROC & VET events from ALL regions will be able earn points and, should they qualify with those points, be able to sign up for Summer Nationals at regular fees

The Venue

• Anaheim Convention Center Click Here
• 38,000 sqft venue
• 32 grounded strips
• We've secured the Convention Center parking garage for all attendees, free of charge!
• Around the clock cleaning and disinfecting routines throughout the whole venue
• 14 miles from SNA (John Wayne Airport), 35 miles from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), 35 miles from ONT (Ontario Internation Airport), 18 miles from LGB (Long Beach Airport) and very close to all major highways

We promise

• Start all events on time within few minutes after close registration
• No delay before and between rounds and no flighted events
• Highly skilled Bout Committee staff and highly ranked & licensed National and International referees

COVID-19 Guidelines (Subject to Change) - Read Carefully

• This tournament is subject to state laws and orders regarding COVID-19, including assembly of persons
• COVID-19 Protocols will be implemented throughout the whole tournament. There will be no exceptions. IF YOU CAN'T COMPLY DO NOT REGISTER
• If the tournament is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns or by the order of USA Fencing, a full refund will be issued to all fencers except for admin fees.
• A temperature check will be taken before you enter the fencing room.
• Fencers are advised to wash their clothes each day before they come to tournaments. Armorers have the full right to decline checking unwashed or uncleaned equipment
• Chairs will be placed on the floor in designated locations to allow for social distancing. Any violators will be escorted out of the building. No personal chairs or alternative seating options are allowed on the floor. -No congregating or gathering in any doorways, hallways, or walkways.
• Fencers to come to the venue semi-dressed up with knickers, socks, and shoes on. No change of clothes in locker or restrooms is permitted.
• All events will be capped, and entry is on a first-come first-served basis - NO EXCEPTIONS. Once the tournament has filled to the capped amount, a wait list will begin. When an athlete withdraws from the event the next person on the wait list will then have 48 hours to officially register for the event and pay event fees.
• Fencers 17 and under may be accompanied by ONE person, whether it's a parent, coach, etc. Multiple fencers from the same family competing at the same time does not mean an additional spectator.
• Fencers 18 and over may not bring an additional person. However, if several adult fencers from the same club would like a coach, they will be permitted one coach per club. The club must send a request with the coaches’ name to fortunefencing@hotmail.com by Monday, March 22nd, 2021.
• Everyone in the venue must wear a face mask that covers nose and mouth except when eating and/or drinking. There are no exceptions. If you are unable to wear a face mask stay home.
• Face Shield is not a replacement to face mask.
• No food or drink allowed in the fencing designated area and none will be sold in the venue. You must bring your own food/drink
• No parents, coaches, or spectators are allowed in the designated fencing area. NO EXCEPTIONS. However, only one coach is allowed to assist a fencer during DE bouts. Coach will stand in a clearly designated area and will be instructed not to step out of this area until the bout ends. Violators will be escorted out of the venue immediately. Fencers, please relay this information to your coach
• Only fencers are allowed on the fencing floor, and must stay behind the strips all the times, except for the times they are fencing.
• Fencers are not allowed to touch the scoring machine, weights, shims, remote and scoresheet. Fencers are not required to sign the score sheet or DE slips. They can check the results at www.fencingtimelive.com instead and report any error to the Bout Committee
• Fencers to refrain from shaking hands after bouts
• Fencers to refrain from shouting or screaming after scoring a touch.
• When you have finished fencing in your event, please gather up your belongings quickly and leave the building immediately. You may not stay and socialize
• No medal ceremony. Top 8 to receive their medals from Bout Committee on their way out.
• Anything left at the end of the day (Lost & Found) will be thrown out. No Exceptions
• No monitors to display pools or results. Check live tournament results and tournament progress at www.fencingtimelive.com
• There may be additional instructions related to COVID-19 safety measures. We will keep this webpage updated and we will send a mass email to all participants with all instructions prior to the tournament.

Current point standings click here

Contact Information

Please send any question to fortunefencing@hotmail.com

Tournament Guidelines

• For ROC Guidelines - click here
• For RJCC Guidelines - click here

Age Eligibility

• ROC: Born 2006 or earlier
• CADET: 2004-2007 (or on Y14 NRPS)
• JUNIOR: 2001-2007 (or on Cadet NRPS)

Tournament Schedule

All times are Close of Check-in Times

Saturday May 29th

• 8:00 AM DV1AMF
• 8:00 AM VME
• 8:00 AM CWF
• 12:00 PM VMS
• 12:00 PM JMS
• 12:00 PM JWE
• 12:00 PM VWS
• 4:00 PM JME
• 4:00 PM DV2WF
• 4:00 PM DV1AWS

Sunday May 30th

• 8:00 AM JMF
• 8:00 AM DV2ME
• 8:00 AM CWE
• 12:00 PM VMF
• 12:00 PM DV1AWF
• 12:00 PM VWE
• 12:00 PM JWS
• 4:00 PM CME
• 4:00 PM DV1AMS
• 4:00 PM DV2WE

Monday May 31st

• 8:00 AM CMF
• 8:00 AM DV1AME
• 8:00 AM DV2WS
• 12:00 PM CMS
• 12:00 PM VWF
• 12:00 PM JWF
• 12:00 PM CWS
• 4:00 PM DV2MF
• 4:00 PM DV2MS
• 4:00 PM DV1AWE

Check-In

1. Venue opens 6:30 AM all days. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before close of check-in.
2. Proof of current USA Fencing membership, current FIE license, or foreign federation membership must be presented. If fencer is not a member yet, or membership expired, fencer has to complete and pay for USA Fencing membership at he door.
3. Foreign fencers must obtain a "Global Limited" USA Fencing membership (free of charge). This can be done before arriving to the event to expedite check-in. To be a member in USA Fencing click here
4. All fencers have to have USA Fencing membership card or clearly legible copy to use Auto Check-In feature.
5. Fencers to present proof of age: Original or copies of birth certificate, passport, or driver's license, unless if USA Fencing membership card has "Birth year is Verified " is noted on the card.
6. Fencers must check in everyday they compete.

Our Sponsors

• Equipment Vendor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear Blue-Gauntlet.com