13th Annual Tony Kestler Foil Open @ Freehold

This event is sanctioned by the USFA's NJ Division. Senior Women's/Men's Foil will both start at 11:00 am. You must be born in 2009 or before to fence in this event. Live results will be casted to www.fencingtimelive.com on the day of the event. Events Scheduled: Senior Women's Foil - 11:00 am Senior Men's Foil - 11:00 am Who is Tony Kestler? Tony was the NCAA Individual Foil Champion while at Columbia University. He was the six time Junior Olympic Fencing Champion in New York State. In 1970, Coach Kestler was the captain of the United States fencing team at the World Championship in Turin, Italy. He also qualified for 2 World University Games teams before going to dental school! All fencers must wear required fencing attire and bring at least 2 working weapons and 2 working body cords. Valid USFA membership is required. You MUST show your USFA card or have proof that you are an Access Member or Competitive member. You may join at the door, but it is best to arrive with this already done. This can be completed at http://www.usafencing.org under the Membership tab. NO-SHOW POLICY: We are trying to discourage people from pre-registering and not showing up. If you are listed as pre-registered in the 24 hours before close of check-in and you do not show up, your name goes on a warning list. If you do so again you will not be able to pre-register for Freehold Fencing Academy events for the next calendar year. This means that you won't be able to pre-register via askFRED and you will have to compete as a walk-in entry. If you pre-register and cannot show up, simply remove your name from the pre-registration list. **LIABILITY WAIVER** Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by Freehold Fencing Academy. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, Freehold Fencing Academy, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Freehold Fencing Academy to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. FEE (paid at the door): $45 for Freehold Fencing members. $55 if preregistered on askfred.net $70 for walk-ins. ADDRESS: 56 Thoreau Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728 Inside of Poets Square Plaza EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES: $10 - Body Cord/Mask Cord/Glove $20 - Any other Equipment (Mask, Lame, Jacket) $30 - 2 or more pieces of equipment $45 - Any broken blade For any more information or questions, please call us at 732-610-0322 or email us at freeholdfencing@gmail.com Preregistration opens on 08/17/2022. Preregistration closes on 10/29/2022.