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Cobra Youth #7 (Y8-Y14)Jun 8, 2014
ALL EVENTS ARE CLOSED - NO WALK-INS....17-event Youth Pre-SN Warm-Up....Sign up early. Entry deadline June 1...If event "full" e-mail the organizer to be placed on wait list... Read "More Info" before e-mailing with questions
Cobra Fencing Club Youth #7 (Y8-Y14) – All Weapons
This Cobra Youth event is part of NJ Division Pre-Summer Nationals Fencing Week-end. 17 events. Great warm-up for SN.
This is the last in a series of tournaments throughout 2013-14 season providing an atmosphere designed to help you become a better competitor, promoting positive competition, sportsmanship, and love of fencing. Tournaments are staffed with knowledgeable bout committee and experiences referees. All fencers will earn points (inversely based on size of event) and winners (top 3 in each age/weapon group) will be recognized at the end of the season. Should there be a tie in the final point standings the fencer with the highest finish in the final event will be declared the winner. Tournaments this season are scheduled for Sep 29 (RYC), Oct 20, Dec 8, Dec 22 (RYC), Mar 2, Apr 6 (RYC), June 8. See 2013-14 Cobra Youth Series point standings on FRED ("Results"/"Point Standings") (http://askfred.net/Results/pointsLists.php?page_id=2). Note, mixed events and Y8 events are posted at the Club (or e-mail the organizer for a copy).
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tournament preparation: These guides have been prepared to help you with understanding fencing and tournaments. Contact Cheryl using the “e-mail the organizer” link if you have any questions.
Regular fee entry deadline is June 1. Events have varied entry limits, and entry for all events is subject to space. If event is “full” e-mail the organizer to be placed on the wait list.
Entry fee must be PAID no later than June 1 to be considered complete. You must “e-mail the organizer” for payment instructions if you wish to pay at the door or with personal check by mail. Unpaid pre-registrants are subject to removal from entry list if there are fencers wait-listed. Unpaid pre-registrants will pay late fee at the door, and entry is subject to space.
• Regular fee (Nov 9 through June 1, subject to space): $40/event.
• Late fee: (June 2-3, subject to space): $50/event.
• Walk-in fee (entry subject to space): (June 4-8): $60/event.
Payments taken at door must be cash, or check payable to "Cobra Fencing Club”
REFUND POLICY
Notify Steve Kaplan at skaplan@touchtone.net and include mailing address.
•Full refund if notified no later than June 1.
•50% refund if notified June 2-3
•No refunds issued if notified June 4-8 – NO EXCEPTIONS.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Fencing commences shortly after close of check-in. Arrive sufficiently early to be ready to fence when registration closes. Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. No official equipment check. Weapons are checked during pools and direct eliminations for all events.
If planning to fence in two events, fencer must report to the strip when called. If fencer is not present upon 1st and then second call, then still not present at 3rd call they will be eliminated from the competition.
Close of check-in times:
(Note, times are subject to change – notifications will be sent through the FRED e-mail system and posted on this tournament home page)
• LIABILITY WAIVER - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by Cobra Fencing Club. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Cobra Fencing Club, Emmes Realty, Escrime Management, and referees/staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to Cobra to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. Photography, filming, recording, or any other form of media of the athlete during the tournament can be used by Cobra and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.
• Event entry is determined by 2013-14 USA Fencing Birth year requirements:
Y8 = 2005-2008
Y10 = 2003-2006
Y12 = 2001-2004, or on Youth 10 NRP List
Y14 = 1999-2002, or on Youth 12 NRP List If on NRP list and your entry is rejected for age, contact us and we will handle your registration. See current point standings at: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings
If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USA Fencing membership. You may join/renew at the door (parent signature required), however arrive with a completed form or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/1407/2013-14_Individual_Membership_Form.rev.pdf. Have separate check payable to "USA Fencing" or use your credit card (preferred).
• Events have varied limited entries. Priority is given to paid entrants. If event is “full” e-mail the organizer to be placed on the wait list. Event limits will be adjusted (up or down) based on entries.
LOCATION/ PARKING
FREE Wi-Fi..... FREE parking
Lakawanna Warehouse
629 Grove Street, 4th Floor
Jersey, City NJ
See Mapquest link on tournament home page for driving directions.
Parking is available in lot directly across street and also the parking lot at the southwest corner of 18th/Grove Streets. Once the main parking lot is filled there are three other parking locations:
1. You can park nose into the cyclone fence on 16th Street between Grove St. and Marin Blvd. Do not park in front of the sliding gate however.
2. There is a parking lot at the corner of Grove Street and 18th Street
3. You can go up the ramp located on Marin Blvd between 18th and 16th street. Do not block access to the truck bays. Stay to the right. If you are parking here drop off your fencer with a parent to check in. It's a 10 minute walk down the ramp and around the block to the Lackawanna Warehouse.
From Manhattan by train: PATH train from Manhattan to Hoboken. The walk would be about 20 minutes. Taxis available in Hoboken (appx 4 minute ride to Cobra). Have the cab take Observer Highway West and turn left on Grove St. The Lackawanna Warehouse is on the right-hand side between 18th and 16th St.
EQUIPMENT VENDOR
Blue Gauntlet will be on-site for equipment sales
ARMORY
Armory services available (for fee)
FOOD
Concession will be open with food, drinks, and healthy snacks available for purchase.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Bout Committee: George Janto (Chair), David Sapery, Lisa Campi, Cheryl Delaney
• No formal equipment check. Weapons will be checked at the strip during pools and DE. Armorer will be on-site for repairs.
• Y8 and Y10 fencers must fence with #0 or #2 blades, i.e no longer than 32 inches.
• Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords.
• Full USA Fencing regulation uniform required. Name is NOT required on uniform. Foil mask with conductive bib required. t.15 1. Fencers arm, equip and clothe themselves and fence at their own responsibility and at their own risk.
• Seeding for pool round is based on the Current National Youth Ranking (as of Oct 18, 2013) according to age group and weapon, then letter ranking with year classification, then fencers with neither points nor classification. Fencers with equal classifications will be randomized within each classification. Only ratings and points standings listed on the USA Fencing website will be used. Current ratings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698125-current-membership-listing. Current point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings
• Each event consists of two rounds (pools and direct elimination). Pools: One preliminary round of pools comprised of the standard 5-touch bout in 3 minutes. 100% then advance to direct elimination round. Direct Elimination Tableau shall be comprised according to the results of the preliminary pool round. Y10 DE format: Y10 direct elimination bouts are for 10 hits or end when two periods of three minutes, with a one-minute rest between each period, have passed. The first period ends either at the expiration of three minutes or when 5 hits are scored, whichever comes first. Y12 DE format: Y12 direct elimination bouts are for 15 hits or end when 3 periods of three minutes, with a one-minute rest between each period have passed. Y14 DE format: Y14 DE bouts are 15 touch bouts (three 3-minute periods with a 1 minute break between) During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer.
• No fence-off for third place; Medals awarded to 8th place.
• Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. This includes club affiliation, division, classification, date of birth, gender, spelling of name, etc . Errors in posted pool results must be reported to the BC immediately (within 5 minutes). Once DE round starts and tableau is posted, the pool results are final and no adjustments will be made. Check all scores before leaving the strip. Fencer signature on pool sheet and DE slip implies accuracy.
• Photography and filming is allowed, however NO flash photography is allowed near ongoing competitions.
Withdrawal:
• Withdrawal during pools: The pools must be fenced through the last bout. A fencer who withdraws, or who is excluded, is scratched from the pool, and his results are annulled as if he had not taken part.
• Withdrawal during DE: When for whatever reason a fencer cannot fence or cannot complete his bout, his opponent is declared winner of that bout. A fencer who withdraws does not lose his place in the overall classification of the competition.
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Map to 629 Grove Street Jersey City NJ 07310