Fencers must be a current COMPETITIVE MEMBER of USA Fencing. YOU MUST LIVE IN NEW JERSEY TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT, SEE UPDATE BELOW:
Update 3/7/2021: Due to New Jersey Executive Order 194 this event is open only to Fencers who live in New Jersey. Fencers from out of state will be withdrawn and refunded by USA Fencing (please allow 1-2 weeks).
IF YOU LIVE IN NEW JERSEY AND WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL amy@durkanfencing.com BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 9th at 9PM.
Age Groups
*Y14: Birth Years 2006 through 2009
*Y12: Birth Years 2008 through 2011
*Y10: Birth Years 2010 through 2013
We are following all National, State and local COVID-19 guidelines for Sports Competitions.
NO FENCING BAGS To limit contact between participants, NO large fencing bags will be allowed. Strip bags/small bags you carry with you are OK. All Fencers must come dressed in their whites (i.e. knickers, plastron, jacket, chest protector- if using). Changing rooms will not be available.
Everyone will be subject to a temperature check before entering the venue.
Do NOT come to the competition if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
Due to NJ State capacity rules each fencers is permitted ONLY ONE additional person (Coach, parent or spectator). THIS MEANS YOU CANNOT HAVE A PARENT AND A COACH, ONLY ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON PER FENCER.
USA Fencing is requiring plus-ones to provide contact tracing information. Contact information for fencers and parents is already on file with USA Fencing, we will be asking non-parent plus ones to provide information when entering the venue.
Face masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times in the venue.
No shaking hands or touching hands/hugging after bouts.
No signing score sheets, fencers will visually inspect and approve score sheets.
Maintain social distancing inside venue, except while actively fencing on strip.
Pool and Strip Assignments will be posted ONLINE to avoid congregation. Wifi will be available with a QR code so you can follow the live results.
Medals will be awarded to TOP 8 FENCERS in each event. Finalists can pick-up their medal from the front desk when leaving the venue, there will be no medal ceremony. Medals will be in sealed envelopes.
Fencing Equipment Vendor Blue Gauntlet will be On-site
Event registrations will be capped due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions
Saturday March 13th 2021
8:00AM Y14 Men's Foil (max 42 fencers)
8:15AM Y10 Men's Epee (max 15 fencers)
8:15AM Y10 Women's Epee (max 15 fencers)
Noon Y12 Women's Foil (max 21 fencers)
12:15pm Y12 Men's Epee (max 21 fencers)
12:30pm Y12 Women's Sabre (max 21 fencers)
4:00pm Y10 Men's Foil (max 15 fencers)
4:15pm Y14 Women's Epee (max 21 fencers)
4:30pm Y12 Men's Sabre (max 30 fencers)
Sunday March 14th 2021
8:00AM Y14 Men's Epee (max 36 fencers)
8:15AM Y10 Women's Foil (max 15 fencers)
8:30AM Y10 Men's Sabre (max 15 fencers)
Noon Y14 Women's Foil (max 28 fencers)
12:15PM Y12 Men's Foil (max 24 fencers)
12:30PM Y10 Women's Sabre (max 15 fencers)
4:00PM Y14 Men's Sabre (max 28 fencers)
4:15PM Y14 Women's Sabre (max 28 fencers)
4:30PM Y12 Women's Epee (max 15 fencers)
IF YOU LIVE IN NEW JERSEY AND WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL amy@durkanfencing.com BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 9th at 9PM.
Regular Registration Period January 5th 2021 - February 16th 2021
Registration fee: $24; Sanction fee $6; Administration fee $5 (Tournament fee total: $30) Plus Event fee $55 per event
Late Registration Period February 17 2021 - March 2 2021
Registration fee: $84; Sanction fee $6; Administration fee $15 (Tournament fee total: $105) plus Event fee $165 per event
Tournament Organizer - Durkan Fencing Academy
Referees Coordinator - Abdel Aziz
Head Referee - Abdel Aziz
Bout Committee - Rasha Abdellatif & Amy Durkan
Head Armory - Michael Bindas
If you are interested in working as a referee in this event, please send an email to Abdel Aziz - abdelwahab_a@hotmail.com
Please make sure you use the correct venue address in your GPS (there are several "Saddle River Avenues" in New Jersey) Durkan Fencing Academy: 60 Saddle River Ave, Unit E Garfield NJ 07026
There is a POWER HOUSE GYM in the front of the building, our entrance is around the BACK of the building. There is plenty of parking available in the back of the building in front of our entrance.
(Below are all in same Shopping Center approx 2 minute drive for our club)
*Dunkin Donuts - 87 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
*Rose's Pizza - 73 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
*Garfield Hot Bagels (Cash Only, But BEST Bagels EVER)! - 91 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
*Planet Wings - 93 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
The Risotto House Of Hasbrouck Heights (Italian Dishes and great Risotto) - https://www.ourrisottohouse.com/
Applebee's - 186 Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
Viva Margarita Wallington (Mexican) 2.3 miles https://goo.gl/maps/EeHAzmG6pUT8CKtq6
Garfield Walmart (walking distance) https://goo.gl/maps/GVUFEnWwq7uzhZ328 Walgreens Habrouck Heights (1.3miles) https://goo.gl/maps/WuR9Vea1C5VLH4mg7
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