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MASTERS FC RJCC 2015 (Region 6)Oct 25, 2015
USFA Regional Junior/Cadet Circuit (RJCC) is a regional qualifier for the Junior Olympic Championships and the July Challenge for Region 6 fencers. All competitors earn regional points towards qualification to JO's 2016 and the July Challenge 2016.
Wellness Center University of Miami: Coral Gables, FL
Registration Opens August 14, 2015
Regular Entry Fee Deadline September 27, 2015
Late Entry Fee Deadline October 3, 2015
Venue: Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center - University of Miami
1241 Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Telephone: 305-284-8500
Parking: Parking is available for free in the slots outside the Wellness Center
Hotel: Holiday Inn Coral Gables - University
1350 South Dixie Highway Coral Gables, Florida 33146 United States
2015 MASTERS FC RJCC
The Regional Junior/Cadet Circuit (RJCC) is designed to promote and develop strong regional tournaments for Junior and Cadet aged fencers who seek competitive opportunities beyond the local and divisional level but below the NAC Junior/Cadet levels. RJCC events function as qualifiers to the Junior Olympic Fencing Championships. The USFA Athlete Handbook contains detailed information on qualifying pathways and should be consulted as the appropriate reference document. RJCC tournaments are open to current USFA competitive members eligible to fence in Open competitions and to foreign fencers with current FIE licenses.
Qualification for Cadet events: Born 1999-2002, or on the National Youth 14 point standings
Qualification for Junior events: Born 1996-2002, or on the National Cadet point standings
Qualification Path to JO's from the Junior RJCCs: be in the top 25% of your regions Junior Regional point standings at the regular entry fee deadline for these championships
Qualification Path to JO's from the Cadet RJCCs: be in the top 25% of your region's Cadet Regional Circuit point standings at the regular fee entry deadline for these championships
RJCC points are considered seasonal. The USFA Athlete Handbook (http://www.usfencing.org/athletehandbook) contains detailed information on RJCC qualifying pathways and should be consulted as the appropriate reference document.
REGISTRATION AND EVENT FEES
All tournament fees must be PAID for entry to be complete.
Registration Fee(RJCC):$30.00
Regular Entry Fee(RJCC):$50.00 August 14th until September 27th.
Late Fee(RJCC):$120.00 September 28th until October 3th.
Registration is not complete until your full payment is made (through ASKFRED only).
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees will not be refunded. There are no exceptions. Prior to October 10th, 100% of the event fee (minus Askfred fee) will be refunded if the bout committee is contacted with a refund request. After October 10th, there will be no refunds. There are no exceptions.
To submit refund request you must notify Masters FC tournament committee at info@mastersfencingclub.com and include your name and mailing address. Refunds will be processed by check only after conclusion of the tournament.
LIABILITY WAIVER
Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the following from any and all claims and/or liability in any way related to or arising out of this tournament to the fullest extent allowed by law: USA Fencing and its sponsors, Gold Coast Division, Masters Fencing Club, University of Miami, tournament staff, tournament volunteers, and referees. With entry you give consent to Masters Fencing Club and its representatives (including without limitation any tournament personnel) to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital, EMS personnel, 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 the tournament organizers and USA Fencing.
TOURNAMENT DAY CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS
• Venue opens at 8 a.m.
• Fencers are required to check in each day they compete
• Fencers are required to have equipment checked
• Present to registration desk with proof of fencing federation membership (USA Fencing, FIE, or foreign federation).
SEEDING and FORMAT
Letter ranking/ year. Fencers with equal classifications will be randomized within each classification.
Only ratings and points standings listed on the USA Fencing website will be used (ratings on FRED at not official). It is the fencer's responsibility to ensure that USA Fencing has properly recorded any necessary changes or corrections prior to this date. No classification or affiliation changes will be made at the event.
• One preliminary round of pools (5-touch/3 minute bouts), then all fencers advance to direct elimination round (15 touch/9-minute bouts.). DE tableau shall be comprised according to the results of the preliminary pool round. During the 1-minute break, ONE PERSON designated by the fencer (team-mate, coach, or parent) may be on the strip with the fencer.
• There is no fence-off for third place.
• Medals awarded to Top 8.
• Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee (BC) 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 10 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.
EQUIPMENT
Arrive early to allow time for equipment check. Equipment will be inspected and marked (mask, lame, head cords, and body cords). Fencers only need to have their equipment passed once for the duration of the RJCC.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Uniforms (jacket, pants, knee-high socks, fencing glove): Standard fencing uniforms; cannot have any rips, tear, or holes. Warm-up pants or jeans are not allowed. Fencing glove must cover half of the forearm.
• Plastrons (underarm protectors): Standard fencing plastron; required with every uniform
• Chest Protector: Required for females
• Masks: 12K punch test; sewn in bib. Conductive Bib in foil is required. Elastic strap at back of mask is required
• Blades: Standard blade length of 30-35” permitted. Must have at least two working weapons and two body cords when reporting to the strip.
• Last name on Lame (Foil) and Jacket (Epee): Required.
STRIP SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR Fencers, Coaches, and Spectators
Fencers shall hook up to and unhook from the reels at the end of the strip whether using a box reel. All those not actually fencing (coaches, spectators and waiting fencers) shall remain behind the warning zone of the strip. Referees will be instructed to award cards to any who refuse to heed this rule.
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Several restaurants walking distance, fast food inside the venue.
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Map to 1201 Theo Dickinson Dr Coral Gables FL 33146