Frozen Fleche Mixed Foil Tournament

---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ---------- Saturday, January 11, 2020 Mixed Foil 10:00am Cost $5 for Y members $10 for non-members * Picture ID is required at the front desk to participate or spectate * This is a non-sanctioned, non-USFA, for fun fencing tournament. * On-site registration closes at 10:00am * Please arrive no later than 9:30am, so that you can: 1. check in 2. sign a waiver 3. get your mask checked 4. warm up 5. begin shortly after 10:00am * Friends and family and spectators are welcome! * 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. * We will be running on a strict schedule, so your promptness is much appreciated. * This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required. * The Duluth Area Family YMCA is proud to sponsor this fencing tournament, meant to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing. ---------- VENUE INFORMATION ---------- The tournament will be held at: * Duluth Area Family YMCA 302 W. 1st St. Duluth, MN 55802 ---------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION ---------- * Please preregister for this event so that organizers can plan accordingly. * You can preregister for this event by clicking on the link above. ---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ---------- * This is a non-sanctioned, non-USFA, for fun fencing tournament. * Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes. * Sweatpants are fine but no shorts. * 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. * CHEST PROTECTORS: The rule for chest protection for foil fencers being covered by a soft material normally applies to ALL chest protection, regardless of style, at USFA-sanctioned events, but for this tournament, chest protectors are NOT required to be covered by a soft material. * 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 sections. ---------- EQUIPMENT CHECK ---------- * Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. * Mask inspections and mask punch tests will be conducted during check-in. ---------- FOR MORE INFORMATION ---------- * Please contact Jason Schoenack . 701-306-0815 . jschoena@hotmail.com * Duluth Area Family YMCA . https://duluthymca.org/