19th Will Fence for Food Charity Tournament

The 19th Will Fence for Food has events for fencers of all ages and abilities. We will again be asking for food donations in addition to the $15 event fee. All food and cash proceeds will go to our local food banks. Registration, Tournament Fees, and Check-in Posted times on askfred.net are when check-in closes. The registration fee is $15. with a $10 and/or food donation per event. Regular registration ends the Thursday before the tournament. Same-day registration is $20 per event. There are NO refunds unless the event is canceled. Call or text 801-923-8293 if in route but late due to weather or traffic (we will do our best to accommodate, but no promises) US Fencing Membership Requirements and Eligibility Sanctioned events require a US Fencing Access or Competitive membership. Fun Cups require a Non-competitive membership. Equipment Requirements Fencers must wear a full fencing uniform consisting of mask, chest shield, plastron, jacket, knickers, glove, and long socks. There will be an equipment check for masks, lames, gloves, and body cords. Equipment check will open one hour before the first event. We highly recommend that fencers have two working weapons at the strip at all times. Wasatch Fencing will supply equipment to club members at no charge. Wasatch Fencing will have a supply of equipment to rent or buy at each tournament. Awards Event Awards Medals for top 8 finishers for events with 16 or more fencers Medals for top 4 finishers for events with 8 to 15 fencers Medals for top 2 finishers for events with 7 or less fencers Events with less than 4 fencers will be canceled Event Formats All senior events are sanctioned by US Fencing and adhere to US Fencing Rules. The format will be one round of pools with 100-percent of fencers advancing into a single direct elimination round. Fun Cups: Fun Cups are unsanctioned and designed to introduce 11 & under fencers to competition. While US Fencing rules will be followed, fencers will fence a pool round using a running 3-minute clock. While each point will be awarded, no score will be announced or recorded. Coaches are allowed to coach between each point quietly.