Windy City SYC#8 /RCC

VENUE:Venue: Berto Center- Known as old Chicago Bulls training Center or Felicity School

550 Lake Cook road, Deerfield, IL 60015

REGULAR FEE REGISTRTION EXTENDED TILL 9/1/22

Over 100 parking free of charge spots at the building

Live results on : https://www.fencingtimelive.com

THURSDAY NIGHT WEAPON CHECK will be available 7-9 pm ,and all the time on Friday ,Sat and Sunday 7 am-7 pm

HOTEL Courtyard Chicago Deerfield 800 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015

HOTEL RATES from $ 109 : https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1649385348177&key=GRP&app=resvlink

COVID-19 Protocols will be implemented throughout the whole tournament. There will be no exceptions. IF YOU CAN'T COMPLY DO NOT REGISTER ;

If you are sick, stay home. If you present with a temperature or any other COVID-19 symptoms you must leave the venue immediately and there will be no refund.

PARKING: The Berto Center/ Felicity School is excited to host our event again this weekend and we have worked with them to ensure a great weekend for everyone. Once again, the Berto Center/Felicity School has asked that all program staff, referees, coaches, participants and spectators all use the corporate parking lot across the street for primary event parking. Like past years, on Friday, the Berto Center parking lot will be closed and used for other programming during the hours of 7 am until 3 pm. After 3 pm Friday and for the rest of the weekend, there will be limited parking available in the Berto parking lot for event participants, but again, the corporate parking lot across the street ought to be used as the primary lot for our event.

Fencers are advised to wash their clothes each day before they come to tournaments.

Armorers have the full right to decline checking unwashed or uncleaned equipment.

Fencers must come to the venue semi-dressed (knickers, shoes, socks, etc). No change of clothes in restrooms is permitted.

No parents, coaches, or spectators will be allowed in the designated fencing area during the pool round. However, one coach is allowed to assist a fencer during DE bouts. Violators will be escorted out of the venue immediately.

Fencers are not allowed to touch the scoring machine, weights, shims, remote and scoresheet. Fencers must verify accuracy of the score sheet.

Results will be posted at www.fencingtimelive.com and any errors should be reported to the Bout Committee immediately.

Fencers are to refrain from shaking hands after bouts.

Face masks: as right now no face mask will be required:

https://www.usafencing.org/news_article/show/1235320

Awards Medals for top eight finalists in each event ,as well as a tournament 40/20 inches towel for top 2 fencers in each event!

Our Sponsors Equipment Vendor - Absolute Fencing Gear

RYC Guidelines - https://www.usafencing.org/ryc-resources

RCC Guidelines - https://www.usafencing.org/rjcc-resources

Y10 = 2012-2015

Y12 = 2010-2013 (or on Y10 NRPS)

Y14 = 2008-2011 (or on Y12 NRPS)

CADET = 2007-2010 (or on Y14 NRPS)

Registration and events fee refunds:

Registration fees will not be refunded. Prior to Sept 1, 100% the event fee will be refunded if the organizer (coach@windycityfencing.com) is contacted with a refund request. After Sept 1 there will be no refunds of the event fee.

-Entering the building: Please do no come to the venue earlier then 1 hour prior your event registration /check in time. You can only get in for a quick equipment check in case this is a non fencing for you day!

-Doors are opening 7 am every morning.

If possible use a small fencing bags, so we can have more room for social distance option around the venue.

PARENTS SHOULD NOT COME CLOSER TO THE FENCING STRIPS ,AND SHOULD STAY AT THE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR SPECTATORS.