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Cobra Div II Regional Open Circuit (ROC) Feb 10, 2013
Walk-in fee in effect...Venue opens 7 am. Close of check in: Epee 8:30, Foil 12:00, Saber 3:30... Arrive early for equipment check.... Present USFA membership/FIE license at check-in...Fencing begins shortly after close of check-in..
Cobra Fencing Club: Jersey City, NJ
posted 08/29/2012
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Div II Regional Open Circuit (ROC) - ALL WEAPONS
Top 10% (with mininum of 4)of the Div 2 competitive field qualify for 2013 Div2 National Championships. Fencers who qualify for Div2 and meet classification requirements for Div3 will also qualify for Div3. Foreign fencers with current FIE license can participate but foreign fencers are not eligible to compete in USFA national championships, therefore foreign fencers finishing within the qualifying group will be skipped and the only the highest finishing eligible domestic fencers will qualify. Auto qualifiers will be skipped and the next highest finishing eligible fencer will qualify.

Note - Results posted at the venue and on FRED are not official; results must be verified by the national office for final determination of qualification).

ROC point standings: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698463-veteran-and-roc-rankings

The Athlete’s Handbook (http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698380-athlete-handbook) contains detailed information on qualifying pathways and should be consulted as the appropriate reference document.


Venue opens at 7:00 a.m. Arrive early for mandatory equipment check (mask, lame, body cords)

..........ENTRY

• Open to any fencer who, regardless of nationality, born 1999 or before, or on the Junior National Rolling Points List, AND with rating no higher than "C." Top 10% of the competitive field qualify for 2013 Div2 National Championships. Fencers who qualify for Div2 and meet classification requirements for Div3 will also qualify for Div3.
• Current USFA competitive or other foreign federation membership required. Must present membership card at check-in. Join/renew USFA membership at: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals. USFA cards can be reprinted at https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?sraid=10. If no proof of membership you must complete and pay for USFA membership. Current membership list: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698125-current-membership-listing. You may join or renew USFA at the door (parent signature required if under age 18). Have separate check payable to USFA or use your credit card (preferred).
• All fencers must wear required fencing attire and bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. There will be a weapons check. Electric bib required in foil events.

** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by Cobra Fencing Club. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, Cobra, and referees 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 the USFA. Any fencer wishing to opt out of media coverage must present in person to the Bout Committee**

..........FEES
Registration fee is nonrefundable

• Regular fee period (closes Feb 3: $20 registration fee plus $40/event. Payment required to avoid late fee. All payments received after Feb 3 incur late fee. If you prefer to pay at the door or by check rather than through FRED e-mail the organizer for payment instructions.
• Late fee period (Feb 4-7): $20 registration fee plus $50 per event.
• Walk-in fee period (Feb 8-10): $20 registration fee plus $60 per event. Payments made at the door must be in cash or check only. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

REFUND POLICY
• Refund request (for event fee only) will only be honored if received no later than Feb 3. Registration fees are nonrefundable. E-mail skaplan@touchtone.net to submit refund request.

..........EVENTS SCHEDULED (close of check-in):
Arrive in time for equipment check and proper warm up so you will be ready to fence shortly after close of registration.

Div2 Mens Epee 8:30
Div2 Womens Epee 8:30
Div2 Womens Foil 12:00 (changed from 11:30)
Div2 Mens Foil 12:00 (changed from 11:30)
Div2 Womens Saber 3:30 (changed from 2:30)
Div2 Mens Saber 3:30 (changed from 2:30)

..........TOURNAMENT FORMAT
• USFA rules apply (http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695205-manuals)
• Full USFA regulation uniform is required. Electric bib required in foil events. Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords.
• Only official (i.e. published on the USFA website)USFA ratings will be used for initial seeding. Check your rating prior to the event and if there are discrepancies you must resolve the issue with USFA. Only an official response from USFA will override the ratings published on the USFA website. Check current ratings at http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695476-current-point-standings
• ROC initial seeding using Classification/year.
• Each event consists of two rounds (pools and direct elimination), with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination round. 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. DE bouts are 15 touch/9-minute bouts. 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
• Ratings can be awarded. View USFA Classification Chart at Check USFA ratings chart at: http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/15801/Classification_Chart_2009.pdf
• 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. Any mistakes in posted information throughout the tournament must be reported to the Bout Committee immediately (within 5 minutes of posting). Once DE round starts pool results are final and no adjustments will be made. Check all results 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: 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.

..........EQUIPMENT SALES/REPAIRS
Blue Gauntlet will be on-site for equipment sales

..........FOOD

Our concession will be open with food, drinks, and healthy snacks available for purchase.

..........LOCATION
Lakawanna Warehouse
629 Grove Street, 4th Floor
Jersey, City NJ
See Mapquest link on tournament home page for driving directions.

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.


..........PARKING
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 overflow 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."

.........NEARBY HOTELS

The Doubletree Hotel; rates start appx. $150
455 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Tel: 1-201-499-2400
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/EWRWTDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Jersey-City-New-Jersey/index.do

Hyatt Regency; rates start at appx. $200
2 Exchange Place
201-469-1234
http://www.jerseycity.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

Westin Jersey City Newport; rates start at appx. $225
479 Washington Blvd
201-626-2900
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3049