State Games of Michigan Winter 2023

The State Games of Michigan is OPEN to ALL FENCERS. It is not restricted to Michigan fencers only. For information on this state wide Olympic style competition, opening ceremonies, and where to stay go to www.stategamesofmichigan.com. USFA membership required; USFA rules and equipment requirements apply. This tournament is also a Walk N Roll, so if any parafencers sign up, we will follow the Walk N Roll rules in the Athlete's Handbook: The tournament is seeded based upon the ratings of all fencers. The parafencers and able-bodied fencers will be able to earn ratings from this event based upon the USA Fencing Event Classification Chart. During the competition, all able-bodied fencers will compete against each other using traditional able-body rules. When two parafencers, or an able-bodied and parafencer, fence in pools or direct elimination bouts, the bout will take place in a seated position using parafencing rules. All additional USFA rules apply. $35 per event $20 per each additional event $20 late fee if not pre-registered Senior Events are open to Fencers over the age of 13. Events Scheduled: Saturday Senior Mixed Foil....9:00am Senior Mixed Sabre...10:00AM (must have at least 6 participants to run) Senior Womens Foil...11:00 AM (must have at least 6 participants to run) Womens Epee...12:30pm (must have at least 6 participants to run) Y12 Mixed Foil...1:00pm Senior Mixed Epee....3:00pm Preregistration closes on February 02, 2023 at 7:30pm If you have already registered, please click here, https://www.stategamesofmichigan.com/ to sign your Meijer State Games of Michigan waivers. Or download and bring with you. You must sign the waiver to compete in the tournament”. West Michigan Fencing Academy: 1111 Godfrey SW. Grand Rapids, MI http://www.wmfa.org Please look for signs.. We are on the 2nd floor. On street parking or behind the building. No armory services. Armory will be closed