Cobra Challenge SYC/RCC/Y8

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Registration opens June 20, 2022, and closes November 13, 2022, with regular and late fee periods as noted in Event Fee Details. It is your responsibility to be aware of fee period deadlines; no reminders will be sent.

Y8 event registrations are taken at askfred.net. here. Y8 events are non-sanctioned, no regional points awarded. Note, if fencing in a Y8 and SYC Y10 additional event the $40 registration fee for Y8 will be refunded when you check-in on day of tournament.

Harmony Suites link (adjacent to hotel) is offering rooms at $149 (+tax). Deadline to book is October 23, 2022. Must call the hotel (201-381-3000) to reserve using Code 2211FENCIN or by emailing Bhumi Gandhi directly (gm@harmonysuites.com) with credit card information and name and will assist in making reservations personally.

2022-23 USA FENCING AGE ELIGIBILITY:

Y8 = 2014-2017
Y10 = 2012-2015
Y12 = 2010-2013 (or on Y10 NRPS)
Y14 = 2008-2011 (or on Y12 NRPS)
CADET = 2006-2009 (or on Y14 NRPS)

Current point standings here

SYC are possible qualification paths for Youth 10 and Youth 12 events at both the March and/or USA Fencing National Championships. The SYC competitions will award National points to the top 40% of the competitive field (rounded up to the next higher integer), to a maximum of 64th place. Cadet events at SYC are sanctioned as Regional Cadet Circuit events and Regional points will be awarded to all participants fencing in their home region based on place finished. There are no points awarded in Y8 events.

SYC EVENT INFORMATION here
RCC EVENT INFORMATION here
Y8 EVENT INFORMATION here

MORE GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFO here

USA FENCING LAME AND MASK UPDATES here

All events will be capped and entry is on a first-come first-served basis – no exceptions. Caps may be adjusted depending on registrations in each event to ensure balance throughout the day. Once the event cap has been reached fencers will be placed on a wait list. Fencer must supply a payment method to join the wait list and be eligible for graduation into the event. Wait-listed entry without payment method is considered pending and your position will drop below completed wait listed entries. Wait lists will also be cleared on a first-come first-served basis. Every effort will be made to accommodate fencers on the waitlists, thus event time changes may be necessary. Decisions on waitlists and event time changes will be made after close of regular fee period.

Fencers are not allowed to compete in more than one event per day, unless approved by the Bout Committee and Tournament Organizers. Contact organizer before registering for authorization.

All event days/times are subject to change, and we strongly urge you to keep your entire week-end flexible until final close of check-in times are determined. There will be no refunds issued due to time changes on the same day. Any day/time changes should be posted no later than November 8, 2022, however may be delayed as we try to accommodate waitlisted fencers.

Each fencer may be accompanied by one (1) spectator, which does not include their coach. Clubs will be limited to a maximum of 6 coaches per Club per day. Coaches badges will be issued. To receive a coaching credential coaches must be SafeSport compliant (i.e. have a current NCSI background screen and have completed the required online SafeSport training). No parents, coaches, or spectators will be allowed in the designated fencing area (pod) during the pool round; however, one coach is allowed to assist a fencer during DE bouts and is allowed inside the pod. Coach will stand in a clearly designated area and will be instructed not to step out of this area until the bout ends. Repeated violators will be escorted out of the venue immediately.

There will be no exceptions to any COVID-19 safety protocols implemented throughout the tournament. We will be following USA Fencing guidelines and local regulations regarding COVID-19 based on pandemic status at tournament time. Covid testing or proof of vaccination is not required. At this time wearing of masks is optional. If any circumstances arise that would preclude safe running of this event, this tournament can be cancelled at any time. Should tournament cancel, any refund of fees is subject to USA Fencing. We strongly encourage practicing general infectious diseases prevention guidelines:

• If you are sick, stay home. Check your temperature before traveling.
• Fencers should wash their clothes each day before they come to tournaments. Armorers have the full right to decline inspecting unwashed or uncleaned equipment.
• Each fencer may be accompanied by ONE person (does not include coach).
• Clubs are allowed a maximum of 6 coaches per day. Coaches badges issued in lobby.
• USA Fencing and/or NJ mask guidelines will be followed.
• Food and drink will be sold by Expo Center staff; menu is limited.
• There may not be free public water stations, so we encourage you to bring your own water or will have to purchase at the venue. There is a water fill fountain in the lobby, however operation is at venue discretion.

• Cobra Fencing Club and Meadowlands Exposition Center are not responsible for any lost or stolen property. Do not leave your personal belongings unattended in the venue. Please check to make sure you have all your equipment and belongings before you leave, as anything left at the end of the day will be thrown out!

There will be no monitors to display pools or results. Check live tournament results and tournament progress at www.fencingtimelive.com. Note, there is no Wi-Fi in the venue; internet access is via your cell phone or other provider.

Check-In

1. Venue opens 6:30AM. We recommend arriving at least 90 minutes before close of check-in to allow time for equipment check and proper warm-up time. Fencing commences shortly after close of check-in.
2. All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card with bar code, or a clearly legible copy, or downloaded to your phone, to use the contactless Auto Check-In feature.
3. Not mandatory, but fencers can present proof of age (original or copy of birth certificate, passport) if USA Fencing membership card does not state "Birth year is Verified " on the card and we will forward your age verification to USA Fencing.
4. Fencers must check in each day they compete.

Bag storage There will be a bag storage area. Bags can also be stored along the perimeter of the venue (against the walls), however cannot block walkways or fire exits. Any bags in these locations will be moved.

Equipment Check/Armory Preparation
Note, the equipment check line may be very long at times, so will be prioritized (i.e. fencers with earlier start times may be moved to the front of the line).

Refer to the Athlete's Handbook, Section 2.17, for equipment requirements for domestic tournaments. There will be full equipment check. To help the line move quickly, do the following:

• Do not bring your fencing bag into the line; it is a tripping hazard.
• Make sure mask, glove, and lame do not have tears or holes. You may not repair your equipment with tape.
• Lames need to be right-side-out and zipped. Armorer will not zip it up, and may refuse to check it if it arrives at their table unzipped.
• Separate cords from each other. If you present a clump of body cords all together it takes a long time to untangle them. Take off all previous inspection tapes from body cords and mask cords.
• When called to the armorer desk take everything out of your mask, and place your equipment on the armorer's table.