6th Annual Winter is Coming

6th Annual Winter is Coming ---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ---------- Sunday October 20, 2019 Mixed Foil 10:00am * Registration for foil closes at 10:00am Events Scheduled: Mixed Foil * Please arrive early, so that you can: 1. Check in 2. Sign a waiver 3. Get your mask checked 4. Warm up 5. Get started shortly after registration closes * The UND Fencing Club in Grand Forks, ND is proud to sponsor this open fencing tournament. * Friends and family and spectators are welcome! * We will be running on a strict schedule, so your promptness is much appreciated. * A waiver must be signed by all participants during check-in. * All events will be fenced as a single round of pools with 100% promoted to direct-elimination * There will be no fence-off for third place. * This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required. * This event is meant to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing. ---------- VENUE INFORMATION ---------- The tournament will be held at: University of North Dakota Hyslop Sports Center, Room 209 2751 2nd Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND 58203 * Park in the parking garage to the North of the Hyslop Sports Center or in the ‘A’ zone only parking to the East of Hyslop. ---------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION ---------- Entry fee is $10.00. * Preregistration for this event on askFRED is appreciated but not required. * You can preregister for this event by clicking on the link above. * Or you can register for the event on site that day. ---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ---------- * This is a non-USFA fencing tournament. * Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes. * MASKS: A mask with a lame bib is NOT required. * MASKS: Fencers may wear masks that have a lame bib, but they may not use tape to cover the conductive part of the bib (for safety reasons). * MASKS: A Leon Paul Contour Fit Plus mask with a fully-functional horizontal back elastic strap does NOT also need to have a horizontal non-elastic strap at this time. * LAMES: Names and countries are NOT required on the backs of lames. * Bouts will be self-refereed (i.e. experienced fencers who are not fencing at the time, and who are comfortable with refereeing may referee bouts). ---------- PRIZES---------- * Medals will be awarded to the top 4 finalists in both of two separate divisions, for foil. ---------- EQUIPMENT CHECK ---------- * Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. * Mask inspections and punch tests will be conducted during check-in. ---------- FOR MORE INFORMATION ---------- * Please contact Clay Willoughby @ 2.1.8 7.9.1.0.9.8.9. or claywilloughby@gmail(dot)com * UND Fencing Club * The North Dakota Fencing Association is a non-profit organization. The mission of the North Dakota Fencing Association is to support and promote the art and sport of fencing in North Dakota. https://www.facebook.com/NorthDakotaFencing