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The Southern 2022 RYC/RJCC/ROC (D1A - Div2 - VET) & non-region TEAM

This tournament is open to all regions of USA Fencing.

This tournament will follow the current rules and procedures of USA Fencing (https://www.usafencing.org/athlete-handbook).

Tournament Guidelines

• RYC Guidelines click here
• RJCC Guidelines click here
• ROC Guidelines click here

Age Eligibility Birth Years

* Y10  = 2012 - 2015
* Y12  = 2010 - 2013 (or on National Youth 10 Point Standings)
* Y14  = 2008 - 2011 (or on National Youth 12 Point Standings)
* CDT  = 2006 - 2009 (or on National Youth 14 Point Standings)
* JNR  = 2003 - 2009 (or on National Cadet Point Standings)
* D1A  = 2009 or earlier (or on National Junior Point Standings)
* VET  = 1983 or earlier
* STM  = 2009 or earlier

Current point standings click here

Tournament Schedule

• All times are close of check-in.

• The starting time of each individual event is subject to change to maintain load balancing of the strips and staffing. We will notify all fencers if there will be any changes in the close of check-in times and actual event starting times throughout the tournament.

• All events are capped and subject to change to maintain a reasonable number of attendees throughout the day for health & safety, strip usage and staffing.

The tournament daily schedule is SUBJECT TO CHANGE based upon registrations and entries.

REVISED SCHEDULE

Friday, December 16, 2022

• 08:00 a.m. - Y14 MF {new time}

• 08:00 a.m. - DV2 WF {new time}

• 08:00 a.m. - D1A WS {new day}

• 08:00 a.m. - D1A MS {new day}

• 08:00 a.m. - D1A WE {new time}

• 12:30 p.m. - D1A MF {new day and time}

• 12:30 p.m. - VET WS {new time}

• 12:30 p.m. - VET MS {new time}

• 12:30 p.m. - Y10 WE {new day and time}

• 12:30 p.m. - Y10 ME {new day and time}

• 01:00 p.m. - Y14 ME {new day and time}

• 01:00 p.m. - Y14 WE {new day and time}

• 03:00 p.m. - Y10 MS {new time}

• 03:00 p.m. - Y10 WS {new time}

• 03:00 p.m. - Y10 WF {new day and time}

• 03:00 p.m. - Y10 MF {new day and time}

• 04:00 p.m. - STM WS {new day and time}

• 04:00 p.m. - STM MS {new day and time}

Saturday, December 17, 2022

• 08:00 a.m. - DV2 MF

• 08:00 a.m. - D1A WF

• 08:00 a.m. - CDT WS {new time}

• 08:00 a.m. - CDT MS

• 08:00 a.m. - CDT WE

• 08:00 a.m. - CDT ME

• 11:30 a.m. - VET WE {new day and time}

• 11:30 a.m. - VET ME {new day and time}

• 11:30 a.m. - Y12 MS {new time}

• 11:30 a.m. - Y12 WS {new time}

• 12:30 p.m. - Y12 MF {new time}

• 12:30 p.m. - Y12 WF {new day and time}

• 01:00 p.m. - CDT WF

• 01:00 p.m. - JNR MF {new time}

• 01:30 p.m. - D1A ME {new time}

• 03:00 p.m. - DV2 MS {new time}

• 03:00 p.m. - DV2 WS {new time}

• 04:00 p.m. - STM WE

• 04:00 p.m. - STM ME {new day}

Sunday, December 18, 2022

• 08:00 a.m. - JNR WF

• 08:00 a.m. - JNR ME

• 08:00 a.m. - CDT MF

• 08:00 a.m. - JNR WE

• 08:00 a.m. - JNR MS

• 08:00 a.m. - JNR WS

• 11:30 a.m. - Y14 MS {new time}

• 11:30 a.m. - Y14 WS {new time}

• 12:00 noon - Y14 WF {new time}

• 12:00 noon - VET WF {new day and time}

• 12:00 noon - VET MF {new time}

• 12:00 noon - DV2 WE {new time}

• 12:00 noon - DV2 ME {new time}

• 12:00 noon - Y12 ME {new time}

• 12:00 noon - Y12 WE {new day and time}

• 02:00 p.m. - STM MF {new time}

• 02:00 p.m. - STM WF {new time}

Check-in Procedure

1. The venue will open at 6:30 a.m., Friday, December 16; Saturday, December 17; and Sunday, December 18. We recommend that you arrive at least one (1) hour before the close of your event check-in time.

2. Early equipment check will be 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15. Normal equipment check will begin 90 minutes prior to the close of registration for each event every tournament competition day starting at 6:30 a.m. Friday, December 16.

3. Proof of current USA Fencing membership, current FIE license or foreign federation membership must be presented. If a fencer is not a current member or their membership has expired the fencer has to complete and pay for USA Fencing membership at the door.

4. To become a member of USA Fencing click here

5. All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a clearly legible copy to use the Auto Check-In feature of our bar scanner.

6. Fencers will be required to present proof of age in the form of: 1) an original or legible copy of a birth certificate; 2) a passport; or 3) a driver's license or state issued ID card, unless the USA Fencing membership card has "Birth Year Is Verified " noted on the membership card. Submit a copy of any of the above to USA Fencing to verify the birth year of the athlete permanently.

7. Fencers must check in each day they compete.

Our Sponsors

• Equipment Vendor - Absolute Fencing
• Official Event Merchandiser - tba

COVID-19 Guidelines

• This tournament is subject to current USA Fencing policies, federal mandates, state laws and local orders regarding COVID-19, including the assembly of persons which will be implemented throughout the entirety of the tournament. These policies and practices are subject to change at any moment.

• The continued public health and safety are the number one (1) concerns of the tournament organizer. IF YOU CANNOT COMPLY WITH CURRENT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER OR ATTEND THIS TOURNAMENT. THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER WILL NOT DEBATE YOU REGARDING MANDATED COVID-19 POLICIES AND/OR MANDATES.

• 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 with the exception of administrative fees which are non-refundable.

• Everyone in the venue is encouraged to wear a face mask that simultaneously covers both the nose and mouth except when eating and/or drinking. A voluntary temperature check in addition to hand sanitizer will be made available to anyone in the venue as a public safety courtesy.

EQUIPMENT CONTROL

• Armorers have the full right to decline checking unwashed or equipment that is not clean.

• Fencers must bring the following list of equipment for equipment control by the armory staff: fencing mask, fencing glove, conductive vest/lame', body cords and head cords. Once your equipment has been inspected and marked with the equipment control stamp and control tape it is valid for the duration of the tournament. Daily re-inspection is not necessary.

• If the inspection mark or control tape is missing a red card penalty for that bout will be issued by the referee and the equipment lacking the equipment control mark/tape will be confiscated by the referee for the duration of the bout. After the bout, the equipment will be returned to the fencer and must be re-inspected by the armory staff.

• Fencing masks with a traditional "tongue" in the back must have a horizontal security strap that is firmly attached to both sides of the mask. Leon Paul masks with Contour-Fit Plus must have the mask strap attached at all times. Masks submitted for equipment control that do not have these safety features in place will be deemed incomplete and will not be inspected.

• Weapons will be checked at the strip at the start of each bout by the referee. The fencer must present themselves with a minimum of two (2) working weapons, two (2) working body cords and two (2) working head cords (foil & sabre).

MISCELLANEOUS

• Information during the tournament regarding check-in, pools, direct elimination and final results will be continuously posted and updated at www.FencingTimeLive.com. Any errors must be immediately reported to the bout committee for review and/or correction.

• Each event will start within a few minutes after the announced close of registration.

• WITHOUT EXCEPTION AND SUBJECT TO AN IMMEDIATE PENALTY during the pool round only fencers in uniform, referees and tournament staff are allowed inside the marked and designated "sport zone".

• WITHOUT EXCEPTION AND SUBJECT TO AN IMMEDIATE PENALTY during the direct elimination only one (1) coach or parent is allowed to assist the fencer during the active DE bout near the end of the strip.

• There will be a special awards ceremony for the top-8 fencers of each event.