As of September 1, 2007: "A" rated fencers will
be given a discount on entry fees {Excludes Flynn Epee - sorry}
RULES FOR COMPETITION:
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All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing
attire and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USFA
requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. You
must have a valid USFA membership or join the USFA at the event.
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All events are fenced ELECTRICALLY (except
Novice or otherwise specified) & follow USFA rules & regulations. | |
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The schedule lists the time for CLOSING of
check-in. | |
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Medals will be awarded for events with six
(6) or more entrants. | |
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Pre-registration for Youth events:
Fencers must pre-register at least 3 days prior to the event via AskFRED. |
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CHECK-IN CLOSING TIME |
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USFA |
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4 SUN. |
10:00 a.m. |
C & Under Foil Click here for online registration
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$15 ONLINE registration required. NO REFUNDS. Entry fee:$35 for pre-registered fencers; After 4/23 - $45. Balance due at door via cash/check. Hired referees. |
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5/25 SUN. |
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Epee Open Click here for online registration |
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$25 PRE-REG entry fee PAY AT THE
DOOR; $35 FOR WALK-INS. This is a Philadelphia Division "Senior" open event. Event is fencer-refereed. |
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*Disclaimer:
The procedure below is that of the BCAF & not the opinion or policy of the NJ
Division, its officers or other NJ Division member clubs.
Please note: This policy pertains to OPENS & VETERAN
EVENTS only:
We define “Self-refereeing” as the practice of allowing fencers who are
competing in an event, who have the appropriate skills, to referee pool bouts.
In addition, the higher level fencers competing in the event would also direct
other fencers in the Direct Elimination rounds.
Self-refereeing allows us to run events efficiently and for relatively low entry
fees.
Typically, there are many fencers who attend our OPEN events who are competent
to referee any bout.
We try to arrange things so that bouts are not refereed by fencers who are not
up to the required level, and we have a number of highly qualified referees
participating in and refereeing at our OPEN competitions.
Local/Divisional competitions not only allow you to practice at competing in
fencing, but also at refereeing.
We specifically ask which fencers want to referee. We do encourage some
"experienced" fencers that are hesitant to direct to actually try directing &
give them feedback. The pool bouts represent a chance to train new referees and
decide if they are qualified to direct and at what level they should direct
later in the tournament. Sometimes a 5-touch bout has a mistake (or even two) on
occasion. However, if you do not train fencers to referee, then you will not
have directors to direct.
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Get
to the site on time. The site will be open at least 30 minutes before the close
of check-in.
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The
time given for a competition is the close of check-in and NOT start of fencing.
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After
check-in closes the meet manager has to set up the pools for the first round.
You can expect fencing to start about 30 minutes after close of check-in. In
tournaments with more than one event, the start of later events may be up to an
hour after close of check-in.
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The
more you ask the meet manager “when fencing is going to start?” the longer
it’s going to take to start.
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Use
the time wisely. Warm up, stretch, and make sure all your equipment is working,
again.
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Be
patient! Fencing has a rhythm and
tempo of all its own. Even at the best-run tournaments there will be down time
as the results from the round are tabulated and the pools & tables for next
round is set up.
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If
you know how to keep time or score, offer to do so. It’ll help make the event
go that much smoother.
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Don’t
forget to salute before and to shake hands after the bout.
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Thank
the referee. Without him/her there wouldn’t have been a bout.
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Always
be polite, fencing isn’t called “the oldest modern sport” for nothing. We
have over 500 years of history and respect for your opponents and officials have
always been a cornerstone of our sport.
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Win
or lose, the joy of fencing is in the competition. Have fun!
Our very first fencing event in our new
facility.
Taken during the 7th Annual Robert Flynn Epee Event October 2004.