University of Maine Invitational Fencing Tournament
Registration Closes April 20, 2024
University of Maine Blade Society
New Balance Student Recreation Center
Hilltop Rd, Orono, ME 04473, Orono, ME 04473 US Map
Online Payments Not Accepted
Hosted by the University of Maine Blade Society, sponsored by Down East School of Fencing Contact: John Krauss, Down East School of Fencing 207-974-8461(cell/text/facebook Messenger) desfcg@aol.com
University of Maine Fencing Invitational Tournament
Events scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2024
(See Eligibility below for more info.)
Check-in Times:
10:00 AM - Mixed C & Under Epee (Open to all fencers rated C
and Under) USA Fencing
11:00 AM - Mixed Unclassified (U) Saber (Open to all fencers
unrated) Practice Event
12:30 PM - Mixed Unclassified (U) Foil (Open to all fencers
unrated) Practice Event
1:30 PM - Mixed C & Under Foil (Open to all fencers
rated C and Under) USA Fencing
COVID-19 Procedures: The State of Maine (CDC)
recommends that immune-compromised individuals wear masks indoors. Masks are no
longer required for attendees, fencers and persons (including parents and
spectators). If you are feeling sick on the day of the event, please stay home.
USA Fencing Sanctioned Events
Eligibility, C & Under (as per USA Fencing Rules): Must be a USA
Fencing Member or Canadian Federation Member and events are conducted with
electric gear.
You can join USA Fencing at the tournament or on-line at http://www.usafencing.org. A membership type
has been created called an "Access" membership for those who are only
fencing local events during the season (Information about Memberships at: https://www.usafencing.org/page/show/8044789-individual-membership)
Recommended that you renew your membership before the tournament on-line.
Present your printed membership card when you check-in. Joining at the
tournament using a paper form requires an extra $10 processing fee.
Please review the USA Fencing Age Class Chart for eligibility in
all events: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility
About the UMaine Blade Society hosted events:
USA Fencing Sanctioned Events: C & Under
C & Under Events - Must be born 2010 or earlier. In any
tournament where children can fence with adults, the fencer must be 13 by
January 1 of the competition season (August 1,2023 - August 1, 2024). Must be a
USA Fencing Member (at least Access membership) and ratings may be given based
upon the conditions of the tournament attendance. See the classification chart
at https://www.usafencing.org/classification-chart
Unclassified (U) Practice Events -
Only unrated fencers may participate. These are unsanctioned practice events.
Mixed = Men & Women combined.
Electric gear is required for all USA Fencing Sanctioned
Events.
Pre-registration & Entry Fees:
USA Fencing sanctioned events:
Proof of membership for the USA Fencing sanctioned events:
Please show your USA Fencing membership card at check-in for proof
of membership. All official members must be on the USA Fencing on-line members
list by the date of the tournament. Those without proof of membership or not on
the list will need to fill out a written membership form with payment
information. You may join on-line at the event at: http://www.usafencing.org.
Entry fees:
USA Fencing sanctioned C & Under events:
$25 per event at the door.
$20 per event if you pre-register on Ask-FRED by the close of pre-registration
on Saturday, 4/20/24 by midnight 12:00 AM. These fees only apply to UMaine
Blade Society hosted tournaments.
Unclassified (U) Practice Events:
$20 per event at the door. $15 per event if you pre-register on Ask-FRED
by the close of pre-registration on Saturday, 4/20/24 by midnight 12:00 AM.
These fees only apply to UMaine Blade Society hosted tournaments.
Pre-register here NOW:
https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/ac9ed610-585e-4a07-8ca4-d8d71fe0578b/preregister
Courtesy of pre-registration is
highly encouraged, but those wishing to register at the door are welcome. When
appropriate, incentives (i.e., discounted entry fees) will be offered to
encourage additional participation in low turnout events to increase fencing
opportunities. The tournament manager reserves the right to determine the type
and amount of these incentives on an individual event basis.
Awards:
Medals for the top three finishers will be given for
each event. Any classifications in USA Fencing Events will be awarded according
to USA Fencing tournament rules and conditions: https://www.usafencing.org/classification-chart
Venue:
New Balance Student Recreation Center, Foster Room - Hilltop Rd., Orono, ME 04473
Next area Tournament: Memorial Weekend Fencing Tournament (DESF) – May 25th, 2024
Contacts and host club:
Brenda Jones – UMaine Blade Society – 215-375-8671 (Host)
John Krauss - Down East School of Fencing – 207-974-8461 (Sponsor)
Weather/Tournament Updates: www.facebook.com/desfcg