SoCal Challenge Unrated Foil

SoCal Challenge Unrated Foil Tournament This is the first SoCal Challenge Foil event for this season. These events are developmental in nature and will provide a great opportunity for the new fencer (and parents) to gain valuable experience. In collaboration, United Fencing Academy and Beverly Hills Fencers' Club will be hosting a series of Tournaments. Organizational support will be provided by the Amy M. Fortune Foundation. This is a sanctioned event. All USA Fencing rules apply. All fencers must have current USA Fencing membership (Access Level or Competitive Level) and be 13 years old as of Jan. 1, 2022. Location: United Fencing Academy 21251 Deering Ct. Canoga Park, CA 91304 Events Scheduled: 9AM Unrated Senior Men's Foil 1PM Unrated Senior Women's Foil ---------------------------------------------- Each event is capped at 42 fencers ---------------------------------------------- Deadline to register is May 28, 2022. Entry Fee is $45 for each event. Payable at door. (cash, checks, QR code for pay apps). In order to participate, fencers must be 13 years or older as of Jan 1, 2022 and have current USA Fencing membership (Competitive or Access level). Tournament Format: Single round of pools with 100% promotion to single Direct elimination table. Events will start no sooner than 15 minutes after the close of check-in. Medals awarded to the top 4 fencers of each event. If 6 or more fencers are in the event, the 1st place fencer will earn an "E" rating. The medals for this event are being donated by the Amy M. Fortune Foundation. Equipment Check: Mask and glove checks will be performed. Gloves with holes, rips, tape, or loose seams, will not be approved. COVID GUIDELINES Please follow the link below for LA County's COVID Rules and Recommendations: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/masks/RulesAndRecommendations/ Preregistration opens on 04/29/2022. Preregistration closes on 05/28/2022.