Fencers must be a current COMPETITIVE MEMBER of USA Fencing and part of Region 4 only at this time. Please bring proof of age and current membership status.

Age Groups

*Junior: Birth Years 2001 through 2007 (or on Cadet NRPS)

*Y14: Birth Years 2006 through 2009

*Y12: Birth Years 2008 through 2011

*Y10: Birth Years 2010 through 2013

Equipment Check will be available starting Thursday March 4th from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Video Links to live feeds

For Friday, Friday live feed

For Saturday, Saturday live feed

For Sunday, Sunday live feed

COVID-19 Protocol(Subject to Change) Please Read Carefully

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FENCERS AND PARENTS

BBFC will make every effort for this tournament to NOT be a super-spreader event; therefore, we ask that you read through our rules/requirements carefully prior to committing to the tournament.

Please do not register for this event if you are not willing and able to comply with ALL of the following:

• If you have any symptoms, please do not come to the tournament site. If you have had recent exposure, you must have quarantined for 14 days or confirm with a negative COVID test after Day 7 of quarantine.
• Everyone entering BBFC will be required to consent to temperature check, and sign into our contact tracing log.
• In compliance with Nevada's mandates regarding maximum venue capacity, we will not allow coaching during pool bouts (Exception: Y10 fencers who are brand new to competition and may need help with hooking up are allowed to have a coach or a parent present). Coaching will be permitted during DE's (by a coach or a parent). Please ensure that your fencer knows to independently hook-up and troubleshoot equipment issues. An armorer will be available for repair needs.
• Also to comply with mandates, we cannot allow parents to remain inside during the bouts, but will provide live streaming of the events so that you can watch from outside, in your car, or in your hotel room!
• Fencers under the age of 16 will not be allowed to leave the immediate area without a guardian or BBFC escort. Please do not take offense if we ask the fencer to verify who they are with. Our intent is safety first!
• As per USA Fencing Covid guidelines, a multilayer, non-vented face mask, covering both the nose and mouth, is required AT ALL TIMES (inside the facility and outside to the curb). Gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable. Any violation will result in the removal of the offending party, with possible disqualification of the fencer. This applies to everyone, including those who have been vaccinated or previously infected. Vaccination keeps you from getting the virus; it does not keep you from giving the virus.

Additional Requirements and Recommendations:

• No physical contact: no handshakes, no high fives, no fist or elbow bumps.
• Score sheets and bout slips will be reviewed by fencers, but not signed. Any discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the bout committee immediately.
• Arrive fully dressed. There will be no changing space.
• We encourage liberal and frequent use of hand sanitizer (provided).
• Please bring your own water bottle (with name label).
• Only weapons and strip bags will be allowed inside. Please leave fencing bags in your car trunk. We will have limited space for those arriving via ride-shares.
• To ensure proper distancing, fencers will be designated spots to stand during or while waiting for bouts.
• No screaming or yelling will be permitted; however, jumping or fist-pumping is allowed.
• Food and equipment vendors will be outside so please check them out! You are welcome to bring your own chairs or to remain in your cars to watch our live stream.
• We will be hosting medal ceremonies outside in a designated area with social distancing enforced.

Since we cannot regulate activities once families leave our club at the end of each competition day, we ask that you maintain Covid precautions, this includes masking whenever in the presence of anyone not living in the same household or hotel room. We thank you in advance for observing our requirements, as violations can put all fencers, families, and our club at risk. We understand that everyone is excited to resume competitive fencing and to see compatriots again, but if you are not able to comply with our requests, we will have to wait until the virus is controlled to fence with you again! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at bbfcfencing@gmail.com

Tournament Schedule

Friday March 5th, 2021

• 10 am Y14 Men's Epee (max 30)
• 2 pm Y14 Women's Epee (max 30)

Saturday March 6th, 2021

• 8 am Junior Men's Epee (max 30)
• 1 pm Y12 Women's Epee (max 25)
• 4 pm Y10 Men's Epee (max 18)

Sunday March 7th, 2021

• 8 am Junior Women's Epee (max 30)
• 1 pm Y12 Men's Epee (max 25)
• 4 pm Y10 Women's Epee (max 18)