Regional (ROC) Point Standings

The Regional Open Circuit (ROC) point standings are not used for seeding National level tournaments. ROC point standings are calculated according to the following guidelines, if events are held:

In each ROC category (Division I-A, Division II, and Veterans), points will be awarded to the top 32 fencers in each respective event at each of the following tournaments, using the same schedule of points as that used for placement in Division I events without repêchage:

• Any sanctioned tournament designated as a Regional Open Circuit tournament; OR
• Any North American Cup tournament; OR
• USA Fencing National Championships.

For purposes of determining a fencer’s ROC points list placement, up to three results may be included. In order to determine a fencer’s eligibility for Division I-A National Championships based upon current season results, only the fencer’s best three results from current season Division I-A tournaments will be utilized. There must be at least six in the competitive field for points to be awarded.

Qualification, Classification Changes and Point standings are updated once the National Office receives complete results and program service fee from the ROC tournament organizer.

Qualification paths for USA Fencing National Championships through ROCs, please refer to the Athlete Handbook for more information:

Division IA

Placed in top 8, of those eligible and not already qualified, at any current season Division I-A Regional Open Circuit [BoD, August 31, 2011] OR
Be on the current season’s Division I-A Regional Open Circuit point standings at the regular fee entry deadline for these Championships with at least 1000 points [BoD, August 31, 2011]

Division II