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Ben Gutenberg Memorial SYC / RCC

Venue
Golisano Training Center at Nazareth University
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Tournament Date
Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2023 Location
Rochester, NY Region
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Tournament Details

Welcome to the Ben Gutenberg SYC and RCC

IMPORTANT INFORMATION and UPDATES WILL BE LISTED HERE

We will keep this webpage updated and we will send a mass email to all participants with all instructions before the tournament.

LAST UPDATE Sep 12, 2023

Regular Registration Deadline - EXTENDED -WEDNESDAY, September 13th at 11:59 PST

Late Registration Deadline - MONDAY, September 25th at 11:59 PST (we will take registrations at the door for an additional fee)

HOST HOTEL - HILTON DOUBLETREE (limited # of rooms) LINK TO BOOK

HOST HOTEL - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HAS BOOKING LINK AVAILABLE NOW LINK TO BOOK

HOST HOTEL - HOME2SUITES HAS BOOKING LINK AVAILABLE NOW LINK TO BOOK HOME2SUITES

Previous UPDATES:

September 07,2023

Updated extended registration deadline

August 21, 2023

ADDED HOST HOTELS - Mention Ben Gutenberg Fencing Tournament - Their systems may still be updating

Jul 24, 2023

NEW DATES: Due to changes in the National Schedule BGSYC and RCC has moved to September 29-Oct1 NEW LOCATION: Golisano Training Center: 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 ADDED EVENTS: Y8 is now part of the SYC

Please check our Facebook page and this page for any updates

The SYC is open to all regions. Fencers competing in SYC events will be able to earn points toward the Summer Nationals. For more detailed information on qualification pathways, please click and read through the USA Fencing Athlete Handbook

REGISTRATION All events are capped and entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis * A waitlist will be utilized when the capped number is achieved. When an athlete withdraws from the event the next person on the waitlist will then have 48 hours to officially register for the event and pay event fees

EQUIPMENT Armorers have the full right to decline to check unwashed or uncleaned equipment

VENUE and VENUE PROTOCOLS Parking is free-of-charge Chairs will be placed on the floor in designated locations to allow for social distancing. Any violators will be escorted out of the building. Bleacher seating will be marked off to allow for social distancing. No congregating or gathering in any doorways, hallways, or walkways.

AREA OF PLAY and COMPETITION PROTOCOLS Monitors to display pools or results. Check live tournament results and tournament progress at www.fencingtimelive.com During Pools, NO parents, coaches, or spectators are allowed in the roped-off Fencing Zone. NO EXCEPTIONS You will still be able to watch from outside the barrier, but only fencers can cross the barrier into the strip area. ONLY ONE (1) coach OR adult can enter the Fencing area to assist a fencer during DE bouts ONLY. During the 90-second break, the fencer can approach the coach/adult at the end of the strip. Fencers must stay behind the strip at all times, except when fencing Fencers are not allowed to touch the scoring machine, weights, shims, remote and scoresheet. Fencers are not required to sign the score sheet or DE slips. Fencers can check the results at www.fencingtimelive.com instead and report any error to the Bout Committee * Fencers to refrain from shaking hands after bouts.

Age Eligibility - for detailed information please click here

  • Y8 (now added)
  • Y10 = 2013-2016
  • Y12 = 2011-2014 (or on Y10 NRPS)
  • Y14 = 2009-2012 (or on Y12 NRPS)
  • CADET = 2007-2010 (or on Y14 NRPS)
Event Fee Info

Regular Entry Deadline: SATURDAY, September 09, 2023 11:59pm PST

Late Entry Starts TRIPLE FEES: Monday, September 10, 2022 12:00am PST until MONDAY, September 25, 2023 11:59 PST

Online entries will be closed after the late entry deadline - with no exception Walk-ins are permitted with triple fees PLUS $50 surcharge, if capping allows

Refund Information

  • Registration fees and Administration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
  • Refund requests must be received by Monday, September 4th, 2023 11:59 PM PDT
  • Refund of events fees MUST be requested by sending email to events@rocfencing.com
  • Starting Tuesday, September 5th 2022 12:00 AM PDT NO REFUND, NO EXCEPTION
  • All refunds are processed after the last event and will be managed by USA Fencing
  • NO REFUND will be issued to "No Show" or "Withdraw" from events

Event Schedule - **please scroll down for event info

Officials/Referee Info
  • Organizer: Felicia Zimmermann events@rocfencing.com: Tel: (585) 403-4044
    • Contact if you have questions on location, refunds, venue accessibility, volunteers, hotels, lost and found, and other on-site related questions. If you contact the organizer about points and/or qualification pathways, they will be referred to the Bout Committee Chair (see below)
  • Referees Coordinator and FOC Abdel Abdelaziz abdelwahab_a@hotmail.com
    • Responsible for hiring referees and communicating logistics for the referees. Also as the FOC assigns referees to various pools and DE bouts. Also responsible for the integrity on the field of play for the whole tournament and enforcing the fencing rules. . If you are interested in working as a referee in this event, please contact directly to abdelwahab_a@hotmail.com
  • Bout Committee Chair: Margaret Dull madull@gmail.com
    • If you have questions on qualification paths, a discrepancy with points and/or ranking, pools, start times, and registration issues
  • Head Armorer: Liz Morey
    • Responsible for the qualification and approval of the equipment used during the tournament including but not limited to the fencer's equipment, tournament scoring machines, reels, strips, and tampering of any of these items. For any disciplinary issues, decisions are made through the tournament committee which usually includes the Organization (and/or their deputy), FOC, and the Bout Committee Chair If you are interested in working at the tournament as a referee or staff member or volunteer, please contact Felicia Zimmermann at events@rocfencing.com
Transportation Details

Transportation Info

  • Airport: ROC
  • Distance from Airport to Venue: 15-20 min (little traffic)

Host Hotel Info

Rochester is not a very large city so it will not take more than 20 minutes to reach the Golisano Training Center from most locations within Rochester.

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE Woodcliff Hotel and Spa (10 min from Venue) LINK TO MAP 199 Woodcliff Dr, Fairport, NY 14450 +18003653065

  • Holiday Inn Express - University Area (15 min from Venue) – Mention Ben Gutenberg Fencing Tournament $159 plus tax LINK TO BOOK

LINK TO MAP 717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 +15852727800

  • Home2Suites – Rochester (15 min from Venue) – Mention Ben Gutenberg Fencing Tournament LINK TO MAP

BOOKING LINK $179 plus tax 999 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 +15852720090

  • HILTON DOUBLETREE (limited # of rooms) LINK TO BOOK 1111 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 +15854751510

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    Friday, September 29

    Cadet Men’s Foil (CDTMF)
    12:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible C2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 23 Entrants 26
    26 Official Competitors
    34 Open Spots
    Youth 12 Men’s Epee (Y12ME)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 46 Entrants 47
    47 Official Competitors
    9 Open Spots
    Youth 10 Women’s Saber (Y10WS)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 9 Entrants 10
    10 Official Competitors
    10 Open Spots
    Youth 14 Men’s Saber (Y14MS)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible C2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 68 Entrants 74
    74 Official Competitors
    3 Open Spots
    Youth 8 Women’s Epee (Y8WE)
    2:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 2 Entrants 2
    2 Official Competitors
    18 Open Spots
    Youth 14 Women’s Epee (Y14WE)
    3:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible B2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 35 Entrants 36
    36 Official Competitors
    24 Open Spots
    Youth 12 Women’s Foil (Y12WF)
    3:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 26 Entrants 31
    31 Official Competitors
    19 Open Spots
    Youth 10 Men’s Foil (Y10MF)
    3:30pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 34 Entrants 36
    36 Official Competitors
    13 Open Spots
    Cadet Women’s Saber (CDTWS)
    4:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 22 Entrants 24
    24 Official Competitors
    26 Open Spots

    Saturday, September 30

    Cadet Women’s Epee (CDTWE)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible B2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 27 Entrants 31
    31 Official Competitors
    19 Open Spots
    Youth 12 Men’s Saber (Y12MS)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 43 Entrants 49
    49 Official Competitors
    14 Open Spots
    Youth 10 Men’s Epee (Y10ME)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 24 Entrants 26
    26 Official Competitors
    16 Open Spots
    Youth 14 Men’s Foil (Y14MF)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible C2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 66 Entrants 69
    69 Official Competitors
    8 Open Spots
    Youth 8 Men’s Saber (Y8MS)
    9:30am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Entrants 1
    1 Official Competitors
    19 Open Spots
    Youth 8 Women’s Foil (Y8WF)
    9:30am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 3 Entrants 3
    3 Official Competitors
    17 Open Spots
    Cadet Men’s Epee (CDTME)
    11:00am Close of Registration
    Possible B2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 30 Entrants 35
    35 Official Competitors
    35 Open Spots
    Youth 10 Women’s Epee (Y10WE)
    11:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 16 Entrants 16
    16 Official Competitors
    5 Open Spots
    Youth 8 Mixed Saber (Y8XS)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 3 Entrants 4
    4 Official Competitors
    16 Open Spots
    Youth 14 Women’s Saber (Y14WS)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible C2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 47 Entrants 49
    49 Official Competitors
    21 Open Spots
    Youth 14 Women’s Foil (Y14WF)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible C2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 38 Entrants 41
    41 Official Competitors
    19 Open Spots
    Youth 8 Men’s Foil (Y8MF)
    2:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 9 Entrants 9
    9 Official Competitors
    11 Open Spots

    Sunday, October 1

    Youth 10 Men’s Saber (Y10MS)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 21 Entrants 23
    23 Official Competitors
    12 Open Spots
    Youth 12 Men’s Foil (Y12MF)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 68 Entrants 68
    68 Official Competitors
    9 Open Spots
    Youth 14 Men’s Epee (Y14ME)
    8:00am Close of Registration
    Possible B2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 54 Entrants 60
    60 Official Competitors
    10 Open Spots
    Youth 10 Women’s Foil (Y10WF)
    11:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 19 Entrants 22
    22 Official Competitors
    13 Open Spots
    Youth 12 Women’s Epee (Y12WE)
    11:00am Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 36 Entrants 37
    37 Official Competitors
    13 Open Spots
    Cadet Men’s Saber (CDTMS)
    11:00am Close of Registration
    Possible B2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 57 Entrants 62
    62 Official Competitors
    8 Open Spots
    Youth 8 Men’s Epee (Y8ME)
    12:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 4 Entrants 4
    4 Official Competitors
    16 Open Spots
    Youth 12 Women’s Saber (Y12WS)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible Not Rated
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 31 Entrants 32
    32 Official Competitors
    28 Open Spots
    Cadet Women’s Foil (CDTWF)
    1:00pm Close of Registration
    Possible B2
    This event has a registration cap in place.
    Results 31 Entrants 31
    31 Official Competitors
    19 Open Spots
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    Timeline

    Important dates and upcoming deadlines.
    All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration Opens
    Jul 23, 2023 9:00am PST
    Entry Deadline
    Sep 13, 2023 11:59pm PST
    Late Entry Deadline
    Sep 25, 2023 11:59pm PST
    Classification Change Deadline
    Sep 28, 2023 5:00pm PST
    Tournament Start
    Sep 29, 2023 12:00am PST
    Tournament End
    Oct 1, 2023 12:00am PST

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