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NJ Division JO Qualifier - Juniors and CadetsDec 4, 2022
This Junior Olympics Qualifier tournament is open only to members of the New Jersey Division. Regular registration fees until November 28, 11:59 pm. Late registration begins on November 29 and is in effect until Friday, December 2, 11:59 pm.
Please read the information below before registering.
This Junior Olympics Qualifier tournament is open only to members of the New Jersey Division to qualify for USA Fencing's Junior Olympic Championships, scheduled to take place on February 17-20, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. This Qualifier is for both Juniors and Cadet fencers.
Regular registration fees until Monday, November 28, 11:59 p.m. ($20 registration fee, $30 event fee).
Late registration ($40 registration fee, $60 per event) begins Tuesday, November 29, 12 a.m. and ends on Friday, December 2, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
The Junior Olympics Qualifier Tournament will be held at:
Cobra Fencing Club
629 Grove Street, 4th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
If interested in refereeing, e-mail alicekee37@comcast.net. All referees must be USA Fencing credentialed (USA Fencing Safesport trained and passed their background check), and have signed the USA Fencing's Referee's Contract.
Please read the information below before registering.
Make sure your e-mail is correct in the FRED system. This is the only way we have to communicate with you. If you do not get a confirmation when you register, your e-mail is not correct. By registering in this tournament, you agree to share your registration information with USA Fencing.
On-time preregistration closes on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Preregistration closes (Late) on Friday, December 2, 2022.
This qualification tournament is for New Jersey Division fencers ONLY who wish to qualify for the Junior Olympics in the Under-20 age groups. Fencers must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States and current members of USA Fencing.
Those who fence in the New Jersey Division Junior Olympics Qualifier must be either residents of Essex, Morris, Hudson, Somerset, Hunterdon, Union, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Warren, Mercer, and Ocean Counties or be a member of a registered New Jersey Division Club located in the listed counties for the 2022-2023 fencing season.
You must have an current USA Fencing membership (Access or higher) to compete in this tournament. You must show your USA Fencing card or have proof that your membership payment has been made. Because this is an age restricted event, if your birthdate is not verified on your USA Fencing membership card, you must bring proof of birthdate, for example, passport or birth certificate.
Qualifying for Junior Olympics:
The top 25% of the competitors in each event qualify for the Junior Olympics.
The Junior (U20) age group consists of fencers born in the years 2003 through 2009.
The Cadet (U17) age group consists of fencers born in the years 2006 through 2009.
A fencer born after 2009 can fence in the Junior (Under 20) Championships qualifying tournament, if the fencer is on the National Cadet (U17) point standings at the time of the entry deadline for that tournament.
A fencer born after 2009 can fence in the Cadet (Under 20) Championships qualifying tournament, if the fencer is on the National Y14 point standings at the time of the entry deadline for that tournament.
If you are on the National Points list and wish to fence up in your age category please email the organizer BEFORE the posted deadlines for permission to register.
For more information about the qualification paths for the Junior Olympics via regional points, please refer to page 32 of the 2021-2022 Athlete's Handbook.
Sanctioning and Format:
This tournament is sanctioned by the New Jersey Division of the USA Fencing. The format for each event consists of a round of pools with 100% promoted to the direct elimination round. There is no fence-off for third place if there are at least 13 fencers in the event.
Check-in deadline times are subject to change. Please plan to arrive at least 60 minutes before each posted deadline for equipment check.
Fencer's Equipment:
All fencers are required to comply with the USA Fencing standards for uniforms and equipment. Each fencer must bring at least two functional weapons, two body cords, and two mask cords for foil and sabre that meet USA Fencing requirements. Testing of weapons will be done on strip. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. Fencers should arrive at the venue dressed in whites as changing in the rest rooms WILL NOT be permitted.
Armorers will test the mask, lame jacket or vest, gloves, (800 Newton glove is mandatory for saber) and body and mask cords. All lame materials (mask, bib, jacket, vest, saber glove or manchette) will be tested for conductivity. Items that have passed inspection will be specifically marked.
Entry Fees:
On time registration is $20 registration, $30 event fee and ends on Monday,, November 28, 11:59 p.m.
Late registration starts on November 29, 2022
The late registration fee is $40 registration fee, $60 event fee, and ends on Friday, December 2, 11:59 p.m.
THERE WILL BE NO WALK-INS.
There are no exceptions to this policy.
THERE WILL BE NO REFUND OF THE REGISTRATION FEE.
YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE REGISTERED UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID THE REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES. YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE AND YOU MUST PAY ONLINE.
Please make sure that you have an email listed on your askfred registration in case the event organizers need to contact you.
Fencers are considered registered when their names appear on the "Who's Preregistered?" list on the askFred listing for this tournament. You are not fully registered if your name appears as "incomplete" in this listing. It is your responsibility to ensure your registration.
There will be NO reminder emails sent to competitors that are registered without completed payments. It is your responsibility to be aware of the registration deadlines.
NO REFUNDS AFTER Friday, December 2, 2022.
There will be no medal ceremony. Fencers can pick up their medals as they leave the venue. Medals will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place for each event.
REFUNDS: Refunds will be issued on event fees only. Refund requests must be received by December 2, 2022. Refund checks are mailed 4 to 6 weeks after the tournament. If you withdraw from the event, you must contact the event organizer if you want a refund.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
Monday, November 28, 11:59 pm: Last day to register and pay regular fees
Tuesday, November 29, 12 am midnight. Begin late registration period
Friday, December 2, 11:59 p.m. End late registration period. NO ONE will be permitted to register for this tournament after this date, and there are no walk-ins. Last day to request a refund (via email only to alicekee37@comcast.net) of tournament fees.
Sunday, December 4: Tournament Day.
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Map to 629 Grove Street Jersey City NJ 07302