Fence Fest 2024
Registration Closes April 13, 2024
Ohio University Fencing Club
Ohio University Ping Center, Athens Ohio
82 S Green Dr, Athens, OH 45701 US Map
Online Payments Not Accepted
$30 first event, $15 extra for each additional event. USA Fencing Membership reqd. University requires visitor forms (See "more info"). Enrollment caps in place.
Because of capacity issues, this event is capped at 28 for foil and epee and 16 for saber. Priority is given to pre-registrations. First-come waitlist will be kept on day of event, but we will not exceed the cap.
Access Time: We just found out that the gym has been unable to locate staff for an early opening. We and you will have access to the building starting at 8:45AM. We have delayed the start of saber until 9:15AM. If you are fencing saber, are preregistered and running late, contact Mark Lucas at lucasm@ohio.edu. We won't start without you!
Visiting Assumption of Risk
Anyone under 18 needs a special form (http://luci4.org/Fencing/MinorAssumptionofRisk.pdf) signed by their parent/guardian. Minors who do not show up with this form SIGNED by their parent/guardian will not be allowed to fence.
All other participants (above 18) will need to sign an Ohio University Club Sports Assumption of Risk Form. We will have copies of these forms available at check-in as well.
Registration/Payment Method
The first event is $30. Each additional event is $15. Since we are a student organization, we cannot take cash.
The payment system is called Recshop, and you will need to set up an account as a community member. The link for Recshop is https://recshop.ohio.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=74fa0289-b9be-4d3e-a80c-1d7ebb61ae21 It is somewhat misleading labeled as being under Fencing Club Semester Dues, but there you will find a way to pay for one event ($30) and if you are fencing a second event, there is a second place for the extra $15. When you go to the link, you will see "Sign In" listed. Once you click that, you will need to create a community member login in order to go back and pay.
Refunds will be available if for some reason you can't make it.
Events and Equipment
The event will be USA Fencing sanctioned. USA Fencing membership is required as well as the standard fencing uniform (plastrons required, knickers required, FIE gloves for Sabre are required, and the chest protector requirements are in effect for foil).
Facility and Parking
The event will be held in the Ping Recreational Center on the beautiful Ohio University Campus in Athens, OH (okay, we're biased!). Ping is on South side of campus along South Green Drive. Enter through the main doors, tell them you're with the fencing tournament, and turn left to Gym D.
PARKING: All parking in Dark Green and Purple lots is free on Weekends EXCEPT those spaces marked with a sign that says Pay by Plate. The Pay by Plate spots are paid at a local machine and are monitored 24/7. A parking map can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/transportation-parking/map. There is a link to a pdf version.
Ping Recreational Center is Building 91 (H-7) on the map.
Lots 87 and 93 are the most convenient, but double check for "Pay by Plate" signs. Lots 133 (Walter Fieldhouse), 132 (Stadium) and 134 (Walter Hall) are all fair game with the exception of labelled pay spots.
You can show up as early as 8:45AM to get in and settled.
Registration and equipment check will start about 9:00AM.
Events Scheduled:
Senior Mixed Saber (9:15 AM)
Senior Mixed Foil (11AM)
Senior Mixed Epee (2PM)