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2014-2015 Athlete Handbook USA FENCING 2014-2015 Athlete Handbook 2014-2015 Athlete Handbook USA FENCING 2014-2015 Athlete Handbook USA Fencing 4065 Sinton Road, Suite 140 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-866-4511 Main Fax: 719-632-5737 Membership/Events Fax: 719-325-8998 Communications Fax: 719-325-8997 Finance Fax: 719-325-8996 International Fax: 719-325-8995 Web Site: www.usfencing.org Email: [email protected] List of National Office Staff: http://www.usfencing.org/nationaloffice Published: 1 August 2014 Revised: 15 August 2014 21 August 2014 ii Acknowledgements REVIEW COMMITTEE In order to ensure accuracy of information and correctness of language and clarity of presentation, the following individuals were members of the review committee: Kelly Bowen Membership Services Manager Tanya Brown Technical & Compliance Manager/Co-Editor, Athlete Handbook Mary Griffith Chair, Tournament Committee/Board of Directors Kris Ekeren Executive Director Cody Mattern Athlete Kate Reisinger Director of Sports Performance and Development Carla-Mae Richards Co-Editor, USA Fencing Athlete Handbook/Member, Tournament Committee Brandon Rochelle Member, Tournament Committee John W. Ruger USOC Athlete Ombudsman Christine Strong-Simmons Director of Operations Cathy Zagunis Squad Manager, Sabre DISTRIBUTION LIST The current membership is notified of the posting and revisions to the current edition of the Athlete Handbook via electronic USA FENCING eNEWSLETTER sent to all current members of the organization. The Handbook is the property of USA Fencing and is available on the USA Fencing website, About Us/Manuals: www.usfencing.org Permission is granted for reproduction of any portion of this book. Hard/Bound copy of the Athlete Handbook can be ordered from USA Fencing via email to [email protected] with payment of $50 (includes shipping) iii PREFACE This book is written for fencers, coaches, and parents to gain an understanding of the competitive and developmental programs of USA Fencing. It contains information that will allow fencers to progress in the sport of fencing to as high a level as they desire. Unfamiliarity of the information contained herein is not justification for an appeal. When there are modifications to any of the programs described herein, such changes will be posted to the USA Fencing website, About Us/Manuals (www.usfencing.org). The posted Athlete Handbook will be updated and an eblast (USA Fencing eNewsletter) will be sent to the membership notifying them of the changes to the Handbook. All National Team changes must have the explicit approval of the national coach or coaches and the Director of Sports Performance. Periodically, USA Fencing and the National Weapon Coaches will communicate by email special notices to the membership and/or fencers on the national point standings. Fencers must keep the USA Fencing National Office informed of their current email address(es) as it is the primary communication path to fencers and coaches associated with weapon squad programs, team notifications, and updates to the Handbook. It is just as important that one’s mailing address is current to ensure receipt of information mailed by USA Fencing and the National Weapon Coaches. USA Fencing will post the latest information on the USA Fencing website. You can contact USA Fencing by email: [email protected]. The Athlete Handbook and Operations Manual will provide fencers, coaches, administrators, and parents the information pertinent to all aspects of USA Fencing programs. The annual Athlete Handbook is the source book for details on elite athlete programs – national point standings, team selection, and international competitions. Nothing in this Handbook overrides the rules of fencing unless specifically noted. Changes in selection procedures will only be valid if communicated in writing by direct communication to athletes in the top 24 in Senior, top 16 in Junior, top 12 in Cadet, and/or top 8 in Youth 14 rolling point standings and posted on the USA Fencing website and so modified in the Athlete Handbook. Fencers who have questions regarding their opportunity to compete that are not answered by USA Fencing may contact the USOC Athlete Ombudsman, John W. Ruger, by telephone at (888) ATHLETE, or by email at [email protected]. ABOUT USA FENCING USA Fencing, formally known as the United States Fencing Association (USA Fencing), is a nonprofit corporation formed under the laws of the State of Colorado. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized the organization as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and contributions qualify as charitable deductions for the donor to the extent permitted by law. Information about such contributions may be obtained from the National Office. USA Fencing is the official governing body for amateur fencing in the United States. The Federation International d’Escrime (FIE), the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and other organizations recognize its exclusive jurisdiction. It is the officially designated National Governing Body (NGB) of fencing by the USOC. USA Fencing is the sole representative of U.S. fencing to the FIE – the governing body for all official international fencing competitions including World Fencing Championships and fencing at the Olympic Games. Any U.S. fencer wishing to participate in official international competitions must be licensed and entered by USA Fencing. Details on the operations of the organization are described in the latest edition of the USA Fencing Operations Manual available on the USA Fencing website under About Us/Manuals. The Operations Manual explains the competitive opportunities for all members and the manner in which competitions should operate within the tenets of the organization and of the sport. The governance of the organization is specified in the latest version of the USA Fencing Bylaws and can be found on the USA Fencing website under About Us/Board of Directors. iv Table of Contents Chapter 1 – USA Fencing Membership ..................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 USA Fencing Membership ...................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.2 Membership Dues ............................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.3 Membership Definitions ....................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.4 How to Become a USA Fencing Member ............................................................ 1-3 1.1.5 Membership Benefits ........................................................................................... 1-3 1.2 Divisions .......................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.3 Regions ............................................................................................................................ 1-4 1.4 Voting ............................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.5 Age/Citizenship Verification ............................................................................................. 1-4 1.6 Division Affiliation ............................................................................................................ 1-5 1.7 Club Representation and Affiliation ................................................................................. 1-5 Chapter 2 – Domestic Competitions .......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1 General Definitions ................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Classifications (Ratings) ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Competitive Opportunities within USA Fencing ...................................................................... 2-3 2.4 Entering Competitions/Tournaments ...................................................................................... 2-6 2.5 Eligibility to Compete ....................................................................................................... 2-8 2.6 Equipment Requirements for Domestic Tournaments ........................................................... 2-0 2.7 General Qualifying Information ............................................................................................... 2-2 2.7.1 What is a Qualifier? ................................................................................................ 2-2 2.7.2 Eligibility to Compete in a Qualifier ...................................................................... 2-3 2.7.3 Fencers wishing to change representing country affiliation ................................... 2-3 2.7.4 Determination of Qualifiers .................................................................................. 2-4 2.8 Petition Process ...................................................................................................................... 2-5 2.9 Qualifying Competition Protest Process ................................................................................. 2-7 2.10 Competition Seeding & Formats .......................................................................................... 2-8 2.10.1 Seeding Principles ............................................................................................... 2-8 2.11 USA Fencing National Competitions .................................................................................
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