SoCal Scholastic League Individual Epee/Saber #2

The SoCal Scholastic Fencing League individual epee/saber events are open to all Middle School and High School students. Bring your school ID and proof of USFA competitive membership (or sign up at the door). 9th-12th graders fence High School. 6th - 8th graders fence Middle School. If your school does not issue a school ID, please bring proof of school enrollment, i.e. registration, letter from school stating grade, etc. Proof of grade and proof of USFA competitive membership is required upon check in. No exceptions. To purchase USFA Competitive Membership on-line, please use link below: https://www.usafencing.org/membership **High School events are recognized by the USFA. High School Fencers will be eligible to earn USA Fencing classifications (ratings). Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 Events Scheduled: 9:00 AM Men's High School Epee 9:30 AM Women's High School Saber (New time) 12:00 PM Men's High School Saber 12:30 PM Women's High School Epee 1:00 PM Men's Middle School Saber 2:00 PM Women's Middle School Saber (New time) 2:30 PM Men's Middle School Epee (New time) 2:30 PM Women's Middle School Epee Location: Harvard-Westlake High School 3700 Coldwater Canyon Ave. Studio City, CA 91604 Gym - next to Pool Tournament Fees: Non-league School Fencer: $20.00 Registration and $40.00 per event (Total 60.00 if fencing one event) League School Fencer: $10.00 If not pre-registered on Askfred by Feb 7, 2020 add Late Fee: $20.00 Payment can be paid at check in. (Cash or check) Pre-Payment: Paying by PayPal - homfencing@hotmail.com Paying by VENMO - Sam-Signorelli-fencer **Please make sure to note fencers name, date of tournament, and which event. If you are not enrolled in below mentioned league schools, you are considered a non-league school fencer. League Schools are: Brentwood School Chaminade Middle School And High School Harvard Westlake Middle School and High School Lakeview Middle School (Victorville) Le Lycee Francais Central LA #9 (VAPA) Oakwood High School Victor Valley High School Vistamar High School Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Format: There will be one round of pools with 100% advancing to direct elimination in all individual competitions. The direct elimination bouts will be fifteen touch bouts, with the appropriate breaks determined by which weapon is being fenced. Equipment: A full fencing Jacket (FIE not required), a plastron, a glove, and fencing knickers. Socks must cover all the leg not covered by the knickers. Women's equipment must include breast protectors made of metal or rigid material inside the jacket. The appropriate glove, lame and mask for the weapon being fenced are required. Please wear shoes with "non-marking" or white soles to all competitions. All Saber fencers must use a USFA Fencing approved 800N glove. Inspections: Masks and gloves will be inspected by the armorer. Weapons will be tested on the strip. You will not be allowed to fence with weapons that do not conform to USFA standards. Results tabulated from the Individual Epee/Saber #1 on Nov. 3, 2019 and Individual Epee/Saber #2 on Feb. 9, 2020 will be used to determine medals. Medals will be awarded through 8th place. Reminder: All Varsity High School Fencers must fence in either or both the #1 or #2 Epee/Saber Individual to be considered for a High School Varsity "A" Team for the SoCal Scholastic League Epee/Saber Team Tournament on March 1, 2020. All fencers must fence in one scholastic league individual event or Novice event to qualify to fence in the Team Event. For more information on the SoCal Scholastic League, please check out our website at https://www.schsfence.org/