Blade Runners 2024

In the event you are running late, text Nicole at 281-507-3563 or John at 281-507-3564.

Welcome to the annual spring tournament of the Alvin Fencers Club (Rogue Fencers Guild.) It is named for a gone-but-not-forgotten Brazoria County fencing club.

All USA Fencing regulations will be enforced except for the blind epee event.

The events are deliberately small and have maximum registrations capped.

There will be an unsanctioned epee competition for my blind fencers. This event is not open to sighted fencers. Due to the circumstances of this event, it is NOT a USA Fencing sanctioned event.

Fees:

Registration: $20.00

Fee per Event: $20.00

Walk-Up Fee (for any not pre-registered here): $20.00

Cash, check, or zelle at the door. (Credit/Debit cards not accepted).

Events Scheduled:

08:00 AM Senior Unrated Mixed Epee (14 competitors maximum)

11:00 AM Unrated Y10 Mixed Epee (7 competitors maximum)

12:00 PM Unrated Y12 Mixed Epee (7 competitors maximum)

01:00 PM Unsanctioned Unrated (Blind) Mixed Epee (6 competitors maximum)

02:00 PM Unrated Y14 Mixed Epee (7 competitors maximum)

Birth Years

If a fencer's USA Fencing membership card does not show their birth date as "Verified: Yes" (see back of card), they must bring proof of age to registration. Passports, birth certificates, and other government-issued IDs are acceptable; school IDs are not.

• Y10: 2013-2016
• Y12: 2011-2014
• Y14: 2009-2012
• Senior: 2010 or earlier

Membership

All competitors must have at least USA Fencing Access Membership.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

All events will be one round of pools with 100% promotion to direct eliminations.

For Y10 direct elimination bouts are 10 touch bouts (2 three minute periods with 1 minute break in between). During the 1 minute break, ONE person, designated by the fencer (a teammate, coach, or parent), may be on the strip with the fencer.

For Y12, Y14 and Senior events, DE bouts are 15 touch bouts (3 three minute periods with a 1 minute break between). During the 1 minute breaks, ONE person, designated by the fencer (a teammate, coach, or parent), may be on the strip with the fencer.

Awards will be presented to the top 4 finishers in each event

Liability Waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by the Rogue Fencers Guild. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, Rogue Fencers Guild, Alvin Parks & Recreation and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Rogue Fencers Guild to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament.