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NJFA Danny Bukantz Youth Challenge (Y8-Y14) Jun 12, 2011
On-line registration/payment closes 6/11 ($20 added for unpaid preregistered/walk-in). Event mixed if less than 6. Final event in Youth Cup Series! Cup prizes awarded today. DOUBLE POINTS AWARDED! No need to be in pursuit of cup points to participate.
DANNY BUKANTZ YOUTH CHALLENGE - FINAL EVENT IN THE 2010-11 NJFA YOUTH CUP SERIES. DOUBLE POINTS AWARDED TODAY !!
Follow tournament live at: live.njfencingalliance.com
Great opportunity for young fencers to gain valuable tournament experience, whether pursuing Cup prizes or not. No need to be in pursuit of Cup points or not! Ratings awarded if youth criteria met.
$10 reg fee + $25/event if paid on-line. Registration/payment closes Saturday, 6/11. $20 added for all unpaid preregistered or walk-in.
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WHO IS DANNY BUKANTZ??????
Dr. Daniel Bukantz (1917-2008):
* 4-time US National Fencing Champion (Individual Foil)
* 9-time US National Champion Team (Team Foil)
* 4-time US Olympic Team Member (1948, 1952, 1956, 1960)
* Intercollegiate Foil Champion (CCNY) - 1938
* Gold Medal - 1950 World Maccabiah Games (Individual Foil)
* First American to officiate Olympic finals. Official at eight Olympiads from 1952 to 1984
* Official at World Championships - 1958, 1967, and 1983.
* 1st American to receive AAA Int'l. refereeing rating
* Referee Emeritus, USFA
* Inducted into City College of NY Sports Hall of Fame,1967
* Inducted into Fencing Hall of Fame,1978
* Inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame,2000
* Jeff Bukantz' father!!! =========================================================================================================================================================
Event is sanctioned by the NJ Division of the USFA and ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are "NR"until they achieve a C1 level or higher.
YOUTH CUP SERIES
Event registration will be gender-separated; however events with less than 6 fencers will be mixed. Cup points will be awarded to top 8 finishers in each event. Top 3 point finishers in each event awarded Cup prizes today. Should there be a tie in final point totals the fencer with the highest finish in today's event will be declared the winner. Medals will be awarded to top 3 places in each event; there is a fence-off for third.
FEES Save $20 by paying on-line
- Registered AND payment made on-line through FRED: $10 registration fee (nonrefundable) plus $25 per event. On-line registration/payment closes Saturday, 06/11/2011.
- Unpaid pre-registered or walk-in: $10 registration fee plus $45 per event (payment at door) Payments made at the door must be in cash or check only. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Refund requests (event fee only) must be received at least 2 days prior to the event.
ENTRY
- Mandatory equipment check. Arrive early to have weapons checked before fencing begins.
- Must wear required fencing attire and bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. There is a weapons check. NOTE: Y8/10 fencers must have #2 or #0 blade.
- Fencers must meet USFA birth year requirements.
2010-11 USFA Birth Year Eligibility:
Y8 = 2002-2004 (*not a USFA category, participation is at parent discretion and USFA membership is not required)
Y10 = 2000-2003
Y12 = 1998-2001
Y14 = 1996-1999 A fencer may compete in the next higher age bracket if on the current National Points List, i.e. a fencer on the current Y12 points list may fence Y14. If your entry is rejected for age, contact us and we will handle your entry.
- Current valid USFA membership required (except Y8). You can join/renew at the door (parent signature required). MUST show USFA card or have proof (receipt) that payment has been made. If you have joined and your name appears on the on-line membership list but have not yet received a card, visit usfencing.org and follow instruction to print your own card. USFA membership forms can be downloaded at http://usfencing.org/us-fencing-membership,or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Have separate checks made out to USFA or use your credit card for your USFA membership payment.
- Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by NJFA. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, NJFA, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to NJFA 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 NJFA and the USFA. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.**
EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in): Fencing begins shortly after close of check-in: *Registration for all events will be gender-separate however events with less than 6 fencers in either gender will be mixed.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
- Only official USFA ratings will be used.
- Initial seeding by National Youth Points/Classification/Year
- Gender-separated events but if less than 6 fencers will be mixed.
- One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds.
- Fence-off for third place in all events.
- Medals awarded to 3rd place; all Y8 participants receive medals.
- Ratings can be awarded, however youth events do not use the E1 or D1 classifications. This means that these events are 'NR' until they achieve a C1 level or higher.
Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy.
LOCATION
50-58 Burnett Avenue (use 54 Burnett Avenue for Mapquest); Maplewood, NJ. Conveniently located near all major highways in NJ, NY, CT, and Pennsylvania. Just off Springfield Avenue (via Vermont St). Only 30 minute train ride from NYC Penn Station (via NJ Transit Mid-Town Direct; http://www.njtransit.com)
State-of-the art fencing salle with grounded metal strips with center scoring boxes with repeater lights at each end, FREE Wireless Internet service, live results streaming at live.njfencingallicance.com, FREE parking, On-site Fencing Store.
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Map to 54 Burnett Avenue Maplewood NJ 07040