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AFM Super Regional SYC/RJCC/ROC Div1A/Vet
Welcome to the 4th Annual Academy of Fencing Masters (AFM) Super Regional SYC, RJCC, Div1A ROC, Veteran ROC
SYC age categories – Y8, Y10, Y12, Y14 RJCC age categories – Cadet, Junior ROC – Division 1A, Veterans
SYC events for Y10/Y12/Y14 awards youth national points All other events award regional points, with Cadet/Junior awarding regional points only for Region 4 fencers
The Venue
Santa Clara Convention Center, located at 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
77 strips provided by Absolute Fencing. Final bouts will be fenced at the Finals Strip
Age Eligibility
- Y8 = 2017-2019
- Y10 = 2015-2018
- Y12= 2013-2016 (or on Y10 NRPS)
- Y14 = 2011-2014 (or on Y12 NRPS)
- CADET = 2009-2012 (or on Y14 NRPS)
- JUNIOR = 2006-2012 (or on CADET NRPS)
- Division 1A = 2012 and older (or on JUNIOR NRPS)
- Veteran = 1986 or older
Tournament Schedule
- All times are the Close of Check-in. Fencing pools will start within a few minutes from the close of check-in time. The start time of events is subject to change to maintain load balancing. We will notify all fencers if the start time changes. We reserve the right to modify event start times within 3 hours of the currently posted time. This is because, at the time of publication of this tournament, it is impossible to predict the number of entries for each event. Days will stay the same. The final event start times will be posted 2 weeks after the regular fee registration closes.
Schedule IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Check-In
- The venue opens at 7 AM every day. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before the close of check-in.
Proof of current USA Fencing membership.
- To use the Auto Check-In feature, all fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a clearly legible copy.
- Fencers must check in every event they compete in.
Equipment Check
- Equipment check will be open on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (times are subject to change based on venue setup readiness).
- It is highly recommended that you come to check your equipment on Thursday if your first event is on Friday and one day earlier than your first event in general.
Things to bring to check:
- Epee Fencers – Mask, Glove, Body cords
- Foil/Sabre Fencers – Mask, Glove, Body Cords, Mask Cords, Lame
Equipment Vendor on Site
Absolute Fencing Gear
Parking and Venue Info
Parking is free for the event attendees. We reserved 500 spots on a first-come-first-serve basis. Proceed to the Santa Clara Convention Center Parking Garage and head to the top floor.
BAGS
Bags are stored inside the venue in Hall A. Follow the signs for the bag storage. Bags (other than strip bags) are not allowed outside of the bag storage area.
Registration and Event Fees
- Regular fees until September 30, 2025 11:59 PM PDT – Registration $80, Administration $9, and Event fee is $80/event
- Late fees (Triple) from October 1, 2025 until October 17, 2025 11:59 PM PDT – Registration $240, Administration $27, and Event fee is $240/event
- Starting October 18, 2025, No Online registration is permitted
- Walk-Ins are permitted with triple fees (paid by check only) if there is a spot available in the event and approved by the Bout Committee
Refund Policy
- Registration fees and Administration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
- Refund requests must be received by September 30, 2025 11:59 PM PDT
- Refund of events fees can be requested by sending email to igor@academyoffencingmasters.com
- Starting October 1, 2025 NO REFUND OR CREDIT, NO EXCEPTION for any reason (including medical)
- Refunds are processed a few days after the refund request is received and will be processed by USA Fencing National Office.
- NO REFUND OR CREDIT will be issued to No Show or Withdraw from events
Event Caps and Waitlist Promotion
- All events are capped based on historical performance.
- Fencers will be promoted from the waitlist on the first-come first-served basis. In order to be promoted a valid method of payment should be provided at the time of the registration.
- The waitlist promotion will happen after the late fee deadline. If you don’t want to be promoted please remove yourself from the waitlist. Staying on the waitlist means you agree to participate in the tournament should a promotion happen
- Once promoted, refunds will not be given in case you decide to withdraw as this happens after the refund request deadline.
- Fees will be charged based on the date of entering the waitlist, not the date of promotion.
Officials/Referee Info
- Tournament Organizer – Igor Chirashnya
- Head Referee – Mark Stasinos
- Assistant Head Referee – Charles Astudillo and Molly Hill
- Bout Committee Chair – Brandon Rochelle
- Head Armorer – Elizabeth Baker
If you are interested in refereeing, please email Mark Stasinos at mdakstas@aol.com. Please put the subject line “AFM Super Regional – Referee” so we will not miss it.
Nearby Airports
- San Jose International Airport (SJC) : 5 miles
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) : 35 miles
Tournament Hotel
This year we are partnering with Group Housing to provide even more options for the lodging. Please use this link to reserve your lodging in advance.