History

This particular ROC is in honor of Hall of Fame Coach, Jeff Wolfe. This event is proudly held in his memory. Jeff Wolfe, a longtime coach at Brentwood High School, fenced at New York University. After graduating he became a teacher at Brentwood High School where he began both a Boys' Team and a Girls' Team. The Girls' Team was the first girls' varsity program on Long Island. During his tenure (1971- 1998) the Girls' Team had 18 undefeated seasons, 19 League Championships and 18 Sectional Championships. The team set a N. Y. State record winning 98 consecutive dual meets. Jeff Wolfe's W-L record at Brentwood was 388-14. Eight of his fencers became collegiate All- Americans. Four represented the United States in International competition. In 1987, he was the first recipient of the NFCAA Regional Coach Of the Year Award. In 1988 he was named to coach the US Cadet Team at the Continental Cadet Championships and the World Cadet Championships. Coach Wolfe was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. Coach Wolfe was a highly respected member of the fencing community, and is greatly missed by all those who knew him.

This Event is a Qualifier for Summer Nationals

Check in:

1. Venue opens approximately 1.5 hours before close of registration. Please come approximately 1 hour before close of registration.

2. Registration and Armory MIGHT be conducted with a drive-thru format. More info will be sent to registrants before tournament.

3. Print or Download your USA fencing membership. Proof of current USA Fencing membership, current FIE license, or foreign federation membership must be presented.

4. For a better ATHLETE experience, only competitors and coaches (active coach's membership required) will be allowed on the competition floor. Plenty of seating is available for spectators also Better viewing is from the streaming. Link https://www.youtube.com/c/MissionFencing

5. There are shelves for bags and bag storage under the gallery in the hallway. There are also bag racks throughout the venue. Bags must be put in the racks zipped up vertically. Any bags on the floor will be removed.

Tournament

• Medals are engraved with names. This is done quite quickly usually within minutes of end of final bout. We ask that you remain for the quick ceremony to show respect to the tournament and your fellow competitors.
• Strip GM1 is the Gold Medal strip closest to the entry way. Strip GM2 is the farthest Gold Medal Strip. Both Gold Medal strips have full Replay and will be used for Semi and Final bouts.
• Absolute Fencing is our vendor and will be available for any equipment needs. [Link}(https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/)
• Ice can be found at the training room next to bout committee.

Food & Drink

The venue has a full café with ample, reasonably priced food, drinks, and fresh fruit.

Delicious CAPPUCCINO's and ESPRESSO's are available.

Sponsor McDonalds can be located on 25A on the way to the Venue. Located in the shopping plaza is a Subway restaurant, Italian/Pizza restaurant, Chinese restaurant, and a Bagel Store/Deli. There are numerous restaurants in the immediate surrounding area as well.

Covid-19 Subject to change at anytime

• Self-monitor and be symptom-free for at least 5 days prior to tournament. Stay home if you have had close sustained contact in last 5 days with anyone who known or believed to have COVID-19. Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well.
• Due to Covide HVAC upgrade to bring in fresh air and CDC approved filters installed.
• Installed streaming cameras to allow great views of strips so spectators being inside the venue is not a necessity.