Garden State Trick or Re-Treat RYC/RJC

EXTENDED REGISTRATION FEE DEADLINE: Due to several requests, we have extended the regular registration deadline by one week. New deadline is 11:59pm on 9/30.

What's better than a fencing tournament? A Halloween fencing tournament! Do you like our super cool logo? We made it into an iron-on patch and ordered 400 that we are excited to give away to celebrate the season and as a thank you for choosing to attend our tournament.

How else are we getting into the ...spirit... of things? Halloween medals, strategically placed bowls of candy, and we have a few more ...tricks... up our sleeves.

Trick or Retreat RYC

Presented by Hub City Fencing Academy

October 22-23, 2022

The Sportsplex at Metuchen

215 Durham Ave.

Metuchen, NJ 08840

For venue questions only: 732-494-3000


For tournament questions: lauren@hubcityfencing.com

Please text 908-528-4304 if you need the medic or an ice pack, and tell us where you are located. For example, “Ice pack needed at strip 3.”


Parking info: Ample free parking at facility.

Food & Drink: Water bottle refill station will be available. Water will be available for purchase from the venue. Concession stand will be open during tournament, and many local restaurants are a 10 minute walk from the venue, or a 4 minute drive. Metuchen offers many independent restaurants—Thai, pizza, Japanese, Greek, seafood, ramen, bagels, Indian, French, northern Italian, Italian-American, Irish, and more. For a sweet treat after the tournament, there are several ice cream shops, an Italian ice spot, and a French-Latin bakery.

USA Fencing has removed its mask mandate.

Please see individual event info for specific registration caps.

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

RJCC Questions: https://www.usafencing.org/rjcc-resources



Age and Classification Chart: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility

Current Point Standings: https://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings

Equipment Check: The equipment check before competing is required and will open one hour before the first event.

Medals will be awarded to Top 8. If you place in top 8, please support your teammates and stay for the ceremony.


Schedule: On this page there is a light blue bar with dark blue text reading “Overview,” “My Registrations,” and “Events.” Click on “Events” to jump to the section of the page listing the events and their close of registration times. We recommend arriving one hour before close of registration to get checked in, get your equipment approved, and to warm up. All event dates / times are subject to change so please confirm your day and start time the day before your event.


To enroll or renew the required membership to USA Fencing, click here: https://member.usfencing.org/


Check-In: 
Arrive at least one hour before the close of registration of your event. Fencers should enter the venue wearing freshly washed whites / uniform.

Fencers will need a current USA Fencing Membership Card (printed or via cell phone), or current FIE license to use the Auto Check-In feature.
 Bring proof of age (birth certificate, passport, driver’s license) if USA Fencing membership card does not say “Birth Year is Verified” on it.

Fencers must check in for each event they plan to attend. This means if a fencer is competing in Y10, Y12, and Y14, they will check in three times within an hour of each event starting.

Live results: Tournament info (pools, DE, strip assignments, results etc) can only be accessed via internet/cell phone at http://fencingtimelive.com. Venue WiFi is unreliable so plan for a personal hotspot if need be.

Our Sponsor: Absolute Fencing Gear will be on site for equipment purchases - https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/shopping/

Registration and Event Fees: Timeline is listed at the top of this page to the right.

Refund policy: Registration and administration fees are non-refundable.
 All close of check-in times are subject to change, and refunds will not be issued due to event time changes. We strongly encourage you to keep your entire day flexible until final close-of check-in times are posted. Refund requests must be received by the regular entry deadline listed above. 
Refunds can be requested by emailing lauren@hubcityfencing.com. 
FENCERS WHO WITHDRAW THEMSELVES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.
 No refunds will be provided after the regular entry deadline, no exceptions.
 No refunds will be provided for No Shows or Withdraws during the tournament.

Equipment Requirements: This USA Fencing tournament will be governed by USA Fencing rules. All fencers must wear thick socks to the knee, knickers (fencing pants), a plastron, chest protection (women), a jacket, a lame (foil/sabre), a mask (electric for sabre/foil) and a glove (electric glove or cuff for sabre). Bring 2 electric weapons and 2 sets of body/mask cords. Visor masks are not permitted. Y10 fencers must fence with #0 or #2 blades (blades cannot be longer than 32 inches). USA Fencing rules apply. https://www.usafencing.org/athlete-handbook

Liability waiver: Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by Hub City Fencing Academy. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USA Fencing and its sponsors, Hub City Fencing Academy, and referees from any liability. You acknowledge the COVID-19 pandemic and that participating in activities comes with an inherent risk of transmission. With entry you give consent to Hub City Fencing Academy to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital 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 Hub City Fencing Academy and USA Fencing. Those wishing to opt out of media coverage must inform the Bout Committee.