TCFC Invitational hosted by Blake School Hopkins

TCFC Invitational hosted by Blake School HOPKINS CAMPUS This is a NON-sanctioned MN HS individual meet, so USA Fencing membership is not required. Grades 7-12 only. The entry fee is $30 per event. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Registration closes at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, 1/24/23. Location: The Blake School HOPKINS CAMPUS, 110 Blake Rd., Hopkins MN 55434 Preregistration opens on 12/12/2022. Preregistration closes on 01/24/2023. Individual entry fee is $30.00 pre-registered (no on-site registration is permitted). Each fencer may only compete in one event. CASH OR CHECK ONLY (no credit cards or electronic payments, and there is no ATM on site). Checks can be made out to “TCFC”. Events scheduled and close of registration times (ready to fence at this time): Junior (U19) Women's Epee 9:00 AM Junior (U19) Women's Foil 1:00 PM Junior (U19) Women's Saber 9:30 AM Junior (U19) Men's Epee 11:30 AM Junior (U19) Men's Foil 9:00 AM Junior (U19) Men's Saber 12:30 PM Please note: USA Fencing membership not required (this is not a USA Fencing sanctioned meet) Grades 7-12 only WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Registration closes at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, 1/24/23 You do not have be a Minnesota High School student to compete No concession stand on site. Equipment rules: - All fencers must have knickers, socks that overlap the knickers, a jacket, an underarm protector, and a fencing glove. These items must be in good condition and free of holes. - For saber, 800NW (FIE) gloves are required. - All women must have chest protectors; any chest protectors used in foil must have neoprene padding. - Masks will be inspected. They must (1) be free of dents and defects (2) pass a punch test (3) have a working back strap (the new-style Velcro strap system is not required, but there must be a strap in good working condition, tight enough to secure the mask to the back of the head). - Weights and shims will not be for foil and epee. Please make sure you are registering under the correct AskFRED-listed high school team or club. Check with your coach if you are not sure which one is yours. In addition, make sure the email listed on your AskFRED account is current and checked regularly. The Minnesota HS Coaches' Association (MHSCA) requires FIE (800 NW) gloves for saber and neoprene-padded chest protectors for women's foil, as per USA Fencing regulations. If chest protectors are used for men’s foil, they must have neoprene padding. Weather: We will monitor the weather forecast leading up to the event, and if necessary, we may choose to delay event start times. All changes will be updated here and communicated via email. Covid Protocol: We follow USFA covid protocol: Individuals are no longer required to show proof of vaccination to compete in or attend fencing tournaments. As the pandemic continues to evolve, we encourage members to receive vaccines and updated boosters and to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. https://www.usafencing.org/news_artilcle/show/1245835 Quarantine Policy: If you tested positive for COVID, do not attend any competitions until you are fever-free for 5 days. If you have a fever, do not attend any competitions. Preregistration opens on 12/14/2022. Preregistration closes on 01/24/2023.