Fencing

Co-Chairs: Mark Dolata; Capital District Fencing School; (c.) 879-2716;   Duncan and Christine Rounds; Duncan (c.) 265-6387; Chris (c.) 265-9605.

Date of Event:  Saturday to Sunday, July 21-22, 2012

Start Time:  8:00am

Check in Begins At:  7:30am

Registration Deadline:  July 14, 2012.  Preregistration and payment is required via www.askfred.net.  The registration fee is not refundable.  USFA and/or CFE membership will be verified at check in.

Location:  Mekeel Christian Academy, 36-38 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, NY 12302

Directions:  Google Maps

Rules of Play:   All USFA rules (USFA Rulebook – 2011) and regulations will apply.

Eligibility:  All participants must be members of USFA and present their membership card at time of check-in.  USFA Membership registration forms will be available at the door.  Fencers can complete the form and pay USFA dues by check

Age Divisions Contested for each Weapon:

  • Y10-Mixed
  •  Y12-Mixed
  •  Y14-Women’s*
  •  Y14 Men’s*
  • Open Women’s*
  • Open Men’s
  • **If there are less than 6 participants in either gender, the event will be Mixed.

Tournament Format:

  • 3 Weapons (Saber, Foil, and Epee)
  • Pools with a maximum of 8 in a group
  • 100% advance to Direct Elimination rounds
  •  Equipment will be checked before the event