Duel in Des Moines (3-weapon)

Welcome to Des Moines Fencing Club's Duel in Des Moines tournament!

***Please note: we have modified this event Date, Location, and Event Times. (3/4/2024)***

USA Fencing Access or Competitive memberships will be required for all sanctioned events. All events will be conducted according to the current USA Fencing rules. All equipment and behavior must meet the requirements laid down by these rules. We will be checking all masks and gloves.

We need "Ready-to-Go" referees, if you are available to referee, please e-mail the organizer listed at the bottom of the page. All referees will be compensated @ $15 per event up to $75 for a full day. You also receive free registration and event fees so you may fence any event you are not refereeing.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

(Times are close of registration; fencing will begin shortly thereafter.)

Saturday April 20th

Check back as this list may change....

- Senior Mixed Foil ------------------------10:00am ------ born in 2010 or older

- Unsanctioned Youth Mixed Saber -------10:30am ------ born in 2009-2017

- Unsanctioned Y10 Mixed Foil ----------- 11:00am ------ born in 2013-2016

- Senior Mixed Saber ----------------------11:30am ------ born in 2010 or older

- Senior Mixed Epee ---------------------- 12:00am ------ born in 2010 or older

- Unsanctioned Y12 Mixed Foil ------------- 1:00pm ------ born in 2011-2014

- Senior Women’s Foil ---------------------- 1:30pm ------ born in 2010 or older

- Unsanctioned Y12 Mixed Epee ----------- 2:00pm ------ born in 2011-2014

- Senior Women's Epee -------------------- 4:00pm ------ born in 2010 or older

- Junior Mixed Foil ------------------------- 4:30pm ------ born 2004-2010

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

Preregistration opens on 1/1/2024.

Preregistration closes on 4/19/2024.

LOCATION:

Valley Community Center

4444 Fuller Road

West Des Moines, IA 50265

There is plenty of parking in front of the building.

TOURNAMENT & EVENT FEES:

(Note: this pricing overrules any other listed should there be a conflict)

Pre-registration is $25

Plus $10 for each event

Day of Event registration fee +$5

Cash or checks, please. We do not accept credit at this time

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

AskFRED pre-registration deadline April 19th, 2024 at noon (Pay day of event)

Medals for 1st, 2nd, two 3rd placements

USFA access or competitive membership will be required for all sanctioned events

Please bring proof of current membership in the USFA

All USFA rules will be enforced.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact us through AskFRED with any questions related to the event.

TOURNAMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

Event Coordinator:

Phone: (515) 303-0143‬

Email: DMFCcoaches@gmail.com

MORE ABOUT DES MOINES FENCING CLUB:

Website http://www.desmoinesfencingclub.org/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DesMoinesFencingClub

Please note: this is not a regional or national qualifying event. Regional and National Points will not be awarded, and this tournament is not a part of any qualifying path.

This event is still work in progress and times may change. Please check back before the day of the event.