Welcome to Fortune Fencing SYC/RCC & Non-Regional Y8

To sign up for Y8 events click here

Referee Clinic by Certified Referee Instructor Mark Stasinos on 3/17 1:00 PM. To sign up click here

FREE WATER STATIONS all around the venue

The Venue

• Ontario Convention Center - Hall B Click Here located at 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
• 39,000 sqft venue
• 32 grounded strips
• Fencing event will have it’s own dedicated entrance
• FREE water stations will be provided throughout the venue
• Around the clock cleaning and disinfecting routines throughout the whole venue
• Only 1.7 mile from ONT (Ontario International Airport), 54 miles from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), 45 miles from SNA (John Wayne Airport), 50 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.
• Everyone in the venue must wear a face mask that covers nose and mouth (Subject to change) 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.
• All fencing strips will be surrounded by stanchions (Fencing Zones). Spectators to sit outside the stanchions all times.
• No food or drink allowed in Fencing Zones.
• No parents, coaches, or spectators are allowed inside the fencing zones. 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 inside the fencing zones, and must stay behind the strips all the time, 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
• 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 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.

Contact Information

Please send any question to fortunefencing@hotmail.com

Tournament Guidelines

• For SYC Guidelines - click here
• For RCC Guidelines - click here

Age Eligibility

• Y8 = 2013-2016
• Y10 = 2011-2014
• Y12 = 2009-2012 (or on Y10 NRPS)
• Y14 = 2007-2010 (or on Y12 NRPS)
• CADET = 2006-2009 (or on Y14 NRPS)

Current point standings click here

Tournament Schedule

• All times are Close of Check-in
• Start time of events are subject to change to maintain load balancing. We will notify all fencers if there will be any change in start times
• Capping of events is subject to change to maintain reasonable number of attendees throughout the whole day

Schedule IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Friday March 18th

• 8:00 AM CME
• 8:00 AM CMF
• 8:30 AM Y8MS [New Time]
• 8:30 AM Y8WS [New Time]
• 12:00 PM Y10MF
• 12:00 PM Y10ME
• 12:00 PM Y10WF
• 12:00 PM CWS
• 4:00 PM Y12MS
• 4:00 PM Y12WF
• 4:00 PM Y12WE

Saturday March 19th

• 8:00 AM Y12MF
• 8:00 AM Y14MS
• 12:00 PM Y8ME
• 12:00 PM Y8WE
• 12:00 PM Y14WF
• 12:00 PM Y12WS
• 4:00 PM Y14ME
• 4:00 PM Y10MS
• 4:00 PM Y14WE

Sunday March 20th

• 8:00 AM Y14MF
• 8:00 AM Y10WE
• 8:00 AM Y10WS
• 12:00 PM Y8MF
• 12:00 PM Y8WF
• 12:00 PM CWE
• 12:00 PM Y14WS
• 2:00 PM CMS
• 4:00 PM Y12ME
• 4:00 PM CWF

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 or current FIE license 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. All fencers have to have USA Fencing membership card or clearly legible copy to use Auto Check-In feature.
4. 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.
5. Fencers must check in everyday they compete.

Our Sponsors

• Equipment Vendor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear Blue-Gauntlet.com
• Lamsah Custom Printing