Midwest ROC (D1A, DV2 & VET)/RJCC

Midwest ROC (D1A, DV2, VET) & RJCC

November 27-28, 2021

The Venue (New Location)

• Peoria Academy Peoria Academy
• Full size GYM with plenty of room to allow for social distancing
• Plenty of parking
• Around the clock cleaning and disinfecting routines throughout the whole venue
• Our promise to start all events on time with few minutes after close registration. No delay before and between rounds and no flighted events
• Highly skilled Bout Committee staff and highly ranked & licensed International referees

COVID-19 Guidelines - Read Carefully

• This tournament is subject to Illinois state laws and orders regarding COVID-19, including assembly of persons
• COVID-19 Protocols will be implemented throughout the whole tournament. There will be no exceptions. IF YOU CAN'T COMPLY DO NOT REGISTER
• If the tournament is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns or by order of USA Fencing, a full refund will be issued to all fencers except for admin fees.
• Fencers advised to wash their clothes each day before they come to tournaments. Armorers has the full right to decline checking unwashed or uncleaned equipment
• Fencers to come to the venue semi-dressed up with knickers, socks and shoes on. No locker rooms or restrooms will be permitted to change clothes.
• All events will be capped, and entry is on a first-come first-served basis - NO EXCEPTIONS. Once the tournament has filled to the capped amount, a wait list will begin. When an athlete withdraws from the event the next person on the wait list will then have 48 hours to officially register for the event and pay event fees.
• Everyone in the venue must wear a face mask that covers nose and mouth except when eating and/or drinking. There is no exception; so if you are unable to wear a face mask stay home.
• Fencers to refrain from shaking hands after bouts
• Fencers must have facemask on all times even when they are activly competing, No Exception
• When you have finished fencing in your event, please gather up your belongings quickly and leave the building immediately. You may not stay and socialize
• Anything left at the end of the day (Lost & Found) will be thrown out. No Exception
• No monitors to display pools or results. Check live tournament results and tournament progress at www.fencingtimelive.com
• There may be additional instructions related to COVID-19 safety measures. We will keep this webpage updated and we will send a mass email to all participants with all instructions prior to the tournament

Contact Information

Please send any question to peoriafencing@hotmail.com

Tournament Guidelines

• For ROC Guidelines - click here
• For RJCC Guidelines - click here

Age Eligibility

• ROC: Born 2008 or earlier
• CADET: 2005-2008 (or on Y14 NRPS)
• JUNIOR: 2002-2008 (or on Cadet NRPS)

Tournament Schedule (Subject To Change)

All times are Close of Check-in Times

Saturday November 27th

• 08:00 AM Junior Men's Foil
• 08:00 AM Cadet Men's Epee
• 08:00 AM Cadet Men's Saber
• 08:00 AM Cadet Women's Epee
• 08:00 AM Div II Women's Saber
• 11:00 AM Vet Women's Saber
• 11:00 AM Vet Men's Saber
• 11:00 AM Junior Women's Saber
• 11:30 AM Div II Men's Foil [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 11:30 AM Div I-A Men's Epee [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 11:30 AM Div I-A Women's Foil [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 2:30 PM Div II Men's Saber
• 03:00 PM Vet Men’s Foil [moved from 4:00 pm]
• 03:00 PM Vet Women’s Foil [moved from 4:00 pm]
• 03:00 PM Junior Women's Foil [moved from 4:00 pm]
• 03:00 PM Div II Women's Epee [moved from 4:00 pm]

Sunday November 28th

• 08:00 AM Div 1-A Men’s Foil
• 08:00 AM Div II Men's Epee
• 08:00 AM Junior Men's Saber
• 08:00 AM Junior Women's Epee
• 11:00 AM Cadet Women's Saber
• 11:30 AM Junior Men's Epee [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 11:30 AM Cadet Women's Foil [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 11:30 AM Div I-A Women's Epee [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 11:30 AM Div I-A Women's Saber [moved from 12:30 pm]
• 02:30 PM Cadet Men's Foil [moved from 4:00 pm]
• 02:30 PM Vet Men’s Epee [moved from 4:00 pm]
• 02:30 PM Div I-A Men's Saber
• 02:30 PM Div II Women's Foil [moved from 4:00 pm]
• 02:30 PM Vet Women’s Epee [moved from 4:00 pm]

Check-In

1. Venue opens 6:30AM Saturday and Sunday. We recommend to arrive at least 1 hour before close of check-in.
2. Proof of current USA Fencing membership, current FIE license, or foreign federation membership must be presented. If fencer is not a member yet, or membership expired, fencer has to complete and pay for USA Fencing membership at he door.
3. To be a member in USA Fencing click here
4. All fencers have to have USA Fencing membership card or clearly legible copy to use Auto Check-In feature.
5. Fencers to present proof of age: Original or copies of birth certificate, passport or driver's license, unless if USA Fencing membership card has "Birth year is Verified " is noted on the card.
6. Fencers must check in everyday they compete.

Our Sponsors

• Equipment Vendor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear Blue-Gauntlet.com
• Official Event Merchandiser - Lamsah for T-Shirts & Custom Printing