ANNOUNCEMENT: Please check back for COVID-19 Protocol Updates.
As of 1/5/2022, COVID 19 PROTOCOLS
REQUIREMENT: FENCERS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19.
FACIAL MASKS ARE TO BE WORN OVER NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE GYM.
NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE GYM.
The Southern California Scholastic Fencing League individual epee/saber events are open to all Middle School and High School students. Please bring your school ID, proof of USFA Competitive or USFA Access membership, and proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination.
HIGH SCHOOL - GRADES 9 to 12
MIDDLE SCHOOL - GRADES 6 to 8
If your school does not issue a school ID, please bring proof of school enrollment, i.e. registration, letter from school stating grade, etc.
PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR COVID 19 to be submitted by 1/27/2022.
League School Fencers will need to email a copy of their vaccination card to their school fencing coach.
When REGISTERING, please list your SCHOOL NAME as your PRIMARY CLUB on ASKFRED for this tournament. (Under USFA membership, you can still keep your Fencing Club as your Primary Club)
To purchase USFA Competitive or Access Membership on-line, please use link below:
**Only High School events are recognized by the USFA. High School Fencers will be eligible to earn USA Fencing classifications (ratings).
Location:
Brentwood School
100 S Barrington Pl,
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Parking Entrance is south of the front of the school and the end of the block, just south of Chayote street. There will be a Guard post, which will give you directions to park.
9:00 AM Men's High School Epee
10:30 AM Women's High School Saber*
11:00 PM Men's High School Saber*
12:30 PM Women's High School Epee
12:45 PM Men's Middle School Saber*
1:00 PM Men's Middle School Epee*
1:30 PM Women's Middle School Saber*
2:00 PM Women's Middle School Epee*
TOURNAMENT FEES: Will be accepted on the day of the tournament.
Non-league School Fencer: $20.00 Registration and $40.00 per event (Total 60.00)
League School Fencer: $10.00
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE on Askfred.net is Thursday, January 27, 2022.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION and NO SIGN UPS ON THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT DUE TO COVID PROTOCOLS.
**Please make sure to note fencers name, date of tournament, and which event.
PAYMENT at the Tournament: Cash or Check accepted
If you are not enrolled in below mentioned league schools, you are considered a non-league school fencer.
LEAGUE SCHOOLS
Brentwood School
Chaminade Middle School And High School
Harvard Westlake Middle School and High School
Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation
Lakeview Middle School (Victorville)
Le Lycee Francais
Central LA #9 (VAPA)
Oakwood High School
Vistamar High School
Yeshiva University of Los Angeles
Format:
There will be one round of pools with 100% advancing to direct elimination in all individual competitions. The direct elimination bouts will be fifteen touch bouts, with the appropriate breaks determined by which weapon is being fenced. The breaks for direct elimination round is 1 minute 30 seconds now.
Yelling is OK with USFA.
All Spectators must remain OUTSIDE during the competition. Once you are eliminated in the Direct elimination round, please leave the venue.
Equipment:
A full fencing Jacket (FIE not required), a plastron, a glove, and fencing knickers. Socks must cover all the leg not covered by the knickers. Women's equipment must include breast protectors made of metal or rigid material inside the jacket. The appropriate glove, lame (saber fencers), and mask for the weapon being fenced are required. Please wear shoes with "non-marking" or white soles to all competitions.
All Saber fencers must use a USFA Fencing approved 800N glove.
Inspections:
Masks and gloves will be inspected by the armorer. Weapons will be tested on the strip. You will not be allowed to fence with weapons that do not conform to USFA standards.
Reminder: All Varsity High School Fencers must fence in either/or both the #1 or #2 Epee/Saber Individual to be considered for a High School Varsity "A" Team for the SoCal Scholastic League Epee/Saber Team Tournament. All fencers must fence in one scholastic league individual event or Novice event to qualify to fence in the Team Epee/Saber Event to be held on March 27, 2022 at venue to be determined.
Results tabulated from the Individual Epee/Saber #1 on October 24, 2021 and Individual Epee/Saber #2 on January 30, 2022 will be used to determine medals. Medals will be awarded through 8th place.
By entering this tournament, we will be following the codes of conduct set by USA Fencing. Please carefully read the codes of conduct for spectators, coaches, and members. https://www.usafencing.org/codes-of-conduct
The Southern California Scholastic League follows the SafeSport and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies as approved by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. https://www.usafencing.org/safe-sport
For more information on the SoCal Scholastic League, please check out our website at https://www.schsfence.org/
COVID PROTOCOLS:
ALL FENCERS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID 19.
TEMPERATURE CHECK
Temperature check will be performed prior to entry of venue. If you have a fever, you will be asked to leave.
MASKING
Everyone inside the venue will be required to wear masks at all times regardless of vaccination status.
Masks must be at least two-ply (no neck gaiters). Masks must cover nose and mouth.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
Maintain at least 3 feet apart.
No sharing of beverages or food.
No handshaking.
LIMITATIONS ON OBSERVERS - NO SPECTORS INSIDE GYM.
Spectators will be asked to wait outside the gym. All Competitors, Coaches, Referees, Armorer, and bout table can be inside the Venue (gym)
STAYING HOME WHEN APPROPRIATE:
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, are showing COVID-19 symptoms.
If you have had a close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
If you have any signs of the following:.
• Fever or feeling feverish (chills, sweating)
• New cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches or body aches
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• New loss of taste or smell
Preregister
Who's Coming
Results
Map to 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles CA 90049