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SDFA Rocky Mountain SYCNov 15, 2013 - Nov 17, 2013
All registrations must now be made at the tournament with the walk-in fee applied. All fees must be paid in cash.
Registration fee: $120.
Event fee: $90
Walk-In fee: $200
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The Super Youth Circuit (SYC) is sanctioned by USA Fencing and their Youth Development Committee. SYCs are a group of events throughout the country for youth fencers in the Y14, Y12, and Y10 age categories in all six weapons. This SYC will provide an opportunity to earn national youth rolling points. Additionally it is a qualifying path for Summer Nationals for Y14, Y12, and Y10 age categories. National Points will be awarded to those fencers placing in the top 40% of the competitive field regardless of where the cut occurs.
Y14 Women's Epee - Sat - 11:30am
Y14 Women's Foil - Sun - 8:00am
Y14 Women's Saber - Sat - 10:00am
Y14 Men's Epee - Sat - 8:00am
Y14 Men's Foil - Sun - 12:00pm
Y14 Men's Saber - Fri - 8:00am
EVENTS BY DATE/TIME:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Y14 MS 8:00AM
Y10 WE 8:30AM
Y12 ME 9:00AM
Y10 MS 11:30AM
Y12 WF 11:30AM
Y10 MF 12:45PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Y14 ME 8:00AM
Y10 WF 8:00AM
Y14 WS 10:00AM
Y14 WE 11:00AM
Y12 MF 12:15PM
Y10 WS 2:30PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Y14 WF 8:00AM
Y10 ME 8:30AM
Y12 MS 9:00AM
Y14 MF 12:00PM
Y12 WE 12:30PM
Y12 WS 1:00PM
Please note that the event times listed are the close of registration.
Fencers MUST check in each day by close of registration of each event each day.
Fencers may compete in more than one event per day at the discretion of the Tournament Organizers. Please contact the organizers to confirm.
Cost Information:
Registration is through AskFred.net. Payment must be made via AskFred.net. Registration is not complete until payment is made. If you are listed as an “incomplete” registrant on the AskFred list, you will be charged the walk-in event fee. Payment at the door for walk-in registration must be made in cash.
The regular fee registration period ends at 11:59pm on 10/25/13.
Regular Registration Fee: $40
Regular Fee per Event: $30
The triple-fee registration period begins on 10/26/13 and ends at 11:59pm on 11/11/13.
Triple-Fee Registration Fee: $120
Triple-Fee Fee per Event: $90
All registrations made after 11:59pm on 11/11/13 will be considered walk-ins.
Walk-in Registration Fee: $320
Walk-in Fee per Event: $90
Registration fees will not be refunded. Last day to request refund of entry fees is November 11, 2013. There are no exceptions. Refunds will be processed 2-3 weeks after the tournament.
For a refund request, please email: RockyMountainSYC@aol.com
Tournament t-shirts will be available for purchase for $20 at the venue. If you would like to pre-order a t-shirt, please email: RockyMountainSYC@aol.com
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Fencers competing must be current competitive members of USA Fencing. To become a member or renew your membership, please visit: https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/MembershipRegistration.aspx. If you do not have a current membership at check-in, you will be required to sign up for one on the day of the tournament. Your USA Fencing membership card will be checked during check-in, so please make sure you have it with you. Temporary paper membership cards can be printed off using the link above.
WAIVER must be filled out and brought when checking in.
Those who have not had their birth year verified by USA Fencing will also have to show a birth certificate, passport or other government issued ID at registration. Copies of these documents are acceptable.
Birth Year/Points eligibility
Y14 1999-2002 or on Y12NRP list.
Y12 2001-2004 or on Y10 NRP list.
Y10 2003-2006.
If your registration is rejected for age and you are on the NRP list for the next lower age group, please email the organizer to process your entry at current fee rates.
Seeding will be determined by the following criteria, in this order:
1. Current national Rolling Point Standings according to age group and weapon. This filters down the entire list, not just the top 32 as done in a NAC
2. Letter Ranking with year classification.
3. Athletes with neither of the above are seeded in a random basis after the athletes who are seeded by the preceding factors.
It is the fencer’s responsibility to notify the Bout Committee of any registration discrepancies before the close of check-in for the event (i.e. wrong club, wrong rating, misspelled name, etc). As this information comes directly from AskFred, fencers should make sure their AskFred profile is up-to-date.
FORMAT
All events will have one round of pools with 100% promoted to a direct elimination (DE) tableau.
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 and Y14DE bouts are for 15 hits or end when 3 periods of 3 minutes, with a one minute rest between each period, has elapsed.
In events with fewer than 11 entrants, Bout Committee may elect to have 2 rounds of pools followed by 100% promoted to DEs. There is no fence-off for third place.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
All USA Fencing uniform requirements apply. This includes the mandatory use of knickers, long socks, and underarm protectors. Conductive foil bibs are required. Elastic strap at the back of the mask is required. Names are NOT required to be on the uniform.
The Armoury Equipment Check will test the mask, lame, sabre cuffs, head cords, and body cords. Items that have passed inspection will be specifically marked. Directors will be checking for these marks prior to the start of fencing. Full Armory Equipment Check is required for all competitors, with no exceptions. Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the SYC.
For Y10 events, a 30” or 32” blade is required. For Y12 and Y14, standard blade length of 30-35” is permitted. These rules will be strictly enforced.
VENDOR: Absolute Fencing Gear will be on site for the tournament.
VENUE AND HOST HOTEL INFORMATION:
Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center
15500 East 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80239
King rooms available
$89/night including hot breakfast 6:00 - 11:00 am + 12.75% tax
Rates are in effect until 10/25/13 and depend upon availability. (Rates have been extended)
Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the building
Complimentary parking
Complimentary airport shuttle and shuttle to surrounding area within 5 miles
Coffee maker
Microwave/Mini Refrigerator available in some rooms
32-inch flat panel TVs
Some connecting rooms
Business Center
Health/Fitness Center on-site open 24 hours
Indoor pool and whirlpool
Call the hotel for pick-up instructions when you have our luggage: 303-371-9494
Please use this direct link to make your reservations at the Crowne Plaza:
HILTON GARDEN INN
16475 East 40th Circle
Aurora, CO 80011
.5 miles to the venue (no shuttle)
For reservations call: 303-371-9393 and ask for the Rocky Mountain SYC rates. Rates depend upon availability.
$89/night including hot/cold breakfast buffet + tax
Microwave/Mini refrigerator
Complimentary WIFI
24 hour pool, spa and fitness center
Restaurant
Complimentary airport shuttle only - Use kiosk at baggage claim for pick up instructions.
CAMBRIA SUITES
16001 East 40th Circle
Aurora, CO 80011
Walking distance to the venue, but shuttle service also available.
As of 11/6, ROOMS STILL AVAILABLE
For reservations call: 303-576-9600 ask for the Rocky Mountain SYC block. Rate will be honored through 11/11 depending upon availability.
2 Queen or 1 King room + sofa sleeper
$89/night + tax (no breakfast provided)
Complimentary airport shuttle, to the venue, and within a 5 mile radius.
Microwave/refrigerator
Complimentary WIFI
Please let us know if you have any difficulties making your hotel reservation and we will do our best to help. Email: RockyMountainSYC@aol.com
AIRPORT:
Denver International Airport (DEN) – 11.7 mi to venue
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Denver Zoo - Zoo Lights
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Downtown Aquarium
Denver Children’s Museum
Castle Rock Outlet Stores
Mile High Holidays
Important tournament information will be communicated through the AskFred email system. Please verify that your AskFred profile contains your correct email address.
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Map to 15500 East 40th Avenue Denver CO 80239