University of Maine Invitational Fencing Tournament

University of Maine Fencing Invitational Tournament

Events scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2024

(See Eligibility below for more info.)

Check-in Times:

10:00 AM - Mixed C & Under Epee (Open to all fencers rated C

and Under) USA Fencing

11:00 AM - Mixed Unclassified (U) Saber (Open to all fencers

unrated) Practice Event

12:30 PM - Mixed Unclassified (U) Foil (Open to all fencers

unrated) Practice Event

1:30 PM - Mixed C & Under Foil (Open to all fencers

rated C and Under) USA Fencing

COVID-19 Procedures: The State of Maine (CDC)

recommends that immune-compromised individuals wear masks indoors. Masks are no

longer required for attendees, fencers and persons (including parents and

spectators). If you are feeling sick on the day of the event, please stay home.

USA Fencing Sanctioned Events

Eligibility, C & Under (as per USA Fencing Rules): Must be a USA

Fencing Member or Canadian Federation Member and events are conducted with

electric gear. 

You can join USA Fencing at the tournament or on-line at http://www.usafencing.org. A membership type

has been created called an "Access" membership for those who are only

fencing local events during the season (Information about Memberships at: https://www.usafencing.org/page/show/8044789-individual-membership)

Recommended that you renew your membership before the tournament on-line.

Present your printed membership card when you check-in. Joining at the

tournament using a paper form requires an extra $10 processing fee. 

Please review the USA Fencing Age Class Chart for eligibility in

all events: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility

About the UMaine Blade Society hosted events:

USA Fencing Sanctioned Events: C & Under

C & Under Events - Must be born 2010 or earlier. In any

tournament where children can fence with adults, the fencer must be 13 by

January 1 of the competition season (August 1,2023 - August 1, 2024). Must be a

USA Fencing Member (at least Access membership) and ratings may be given based

upon the conditions of the tournament attendance. See the classification chart

at https://www.usafencing.org/classification-chart

Unclassified (U) Practice Events -

Only unrated fencers may participate. These are unsanctioned practice events.

Mixed = Men & Women combined.

Electric gear is required for all USA Fencing Sanctioned

Events.

Pre-registration & Entry Fees: 

USA Fencing sanctioned events:

Proof of membership for the USA Fencing sanctioned events:

Please show your USA Fencing membership card at check-in for proof

of membership. All official members must be on the USA Fencing on-line members

list by the date of the tournament. Those without proof of membership or not on

the list will need to fill out a written membership form with payment

information. You may join on-line at the event at: http://www.usafencing.org.

Entry fees: 

USA Fencing sanctioned C & Under events:

$25 per event at the door.

$20 per event if you pre-register on Ask-FRED by the close of pre-registration

on Saturday, 4/20/24 by midnight 12:00 AM. These fees only apply to UMaine

Blade Society hosted tournaments.

Unclassified (U) Practice Events:

$20 per event at the door. $15 per event if you pre-register on Ask-FRED

by the close of pre-registration on Saturday, 4/20/24 by midnight 12:00 AM.

These fees only apply to UMaine Blade Society hosted tournaments.

Pre-register here NOW:

https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/ac9ed610-585e-4a07-8ca4-d8d71fe0578b/preregister

Courtesy of pre-registration is

highly encouraged, but those wishing to register at the door are welcome. When

appropriate, incentives (i.e., discounted entry fees) will be offered to

encourage additional participation in low turnout events to increase fencing

opportunities. The tournament manager reserves the right to determine the type

and amount of these incentives on an individual event basis.

Awards:

Medals for the top three finishers will be given for

each event. Any classifications in USA Fencing Events will be awarded according

to USA Fencing tournament rules and conditions: https://www.usafencing.org/classification-chart

Venue:

New Balance Student Recreation Center, Foster Room - Hilltop Rd., Orono, ME 04473

Next area Tournament: Memorial Weekend Fencing Tournament (DESF) – May 25th, 2024

Contacts and host club:

Brenda Jones – UMaine Blade Society – 215-375-8671 (Host)

John Krauss - Down East School of Fencing – 207-974-8461 (Sponsor)

Weather/Tournament Updates: www.facebook.com/desfcg