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Events Scheduled: Unrated Senior Mixed Epee Preregistration opens on 01/06/2023. Preregistration closes on 06/24/2023. This is a sanctioned Philadelphia tournament (pending sufficient registrations). Unrated athletes & athletes with an E rating may compete. Current membership in USA Fencing is required. COST: $50. Entry is paid in CASH, at check in for the event; exact change is appreciated. Full uniform is required as follows, per current rules: • ÉPÉE FENCING MASK • PLASTRON (underarm protector) worn on the weapon arm side • GLOVE that covers approximately half the forearm • LONG SOCKS that come up past the edge of the knickers. • CHESTPLATE must be approved & padded (required for girls/women; optional for boys/men) • JACKET AND KNICKERS correctly fitting • UNIFORMS must be in good repair, clean, and the appropriate handedness for the fencer TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS (all gear must be functional and passing per current rules) 2 weapons 2 body cords FORMAT Expected format is one round of pools with all promoting to a direct elimination bracket unless otherwise stated prior to the beginning of the event. ARRIVAL The venue opens one hour before the first close of check-in for the day. Athletes should arrive no later than one hour before their close of check-in so they have time to prepare for event start. Events will start as close to the close of check as possible. PARKING: free on-street parking ATHLETE CANCELLATION If you pre-register and cannot show up, please remove your name from the pre-registration list more than 24h before the event. If a true emergency occurs (injury, illness, transportation breakdown) please call/email/text 267-966-5610 EVENT CANCELLATION Events with fewer than 6 pre-registered competitors the Friday before the event date will be canceled. CONTACT info@fencefap.com 215-382-0293