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2022 Pumpkin OpenOct 22, 2022
The Fargo Park District is proud to sponsor this free, non-sanctioned foil fencing tournament in Fargo, to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing.
---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ----------
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Mixed Foil 1pm
* Face masks are REQUIRED for non-vaccinated participants and spectators (this is in line with current policy at regional, national, and international fencing events
* This tournament is free
* This is a non-sanctioned fencing tournament, but we will be following USFA rules
* On-site registration closes at 1pm
* Please arrive no later than 12:30pm, so that you can:
1. check in
2. sign a waiver
3. get your mask checked
4. warm up
* Friends and family and spectators are welcome
* A waiver must be signed by all participants during check-in
* All events will be fenced as a single round of pools with 100% promoted to direct-elimination
* There will be no fence-off for third place
* We will be running on a strict schedule, so your promptness is much appreciated
* This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required
* The Fargo Park District is proud to sponsor this free, non-sanctioned foil fencing tournament in Fargo, to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing.
---------- VENUE INFORMATION ----------
The tournament will be held at:
* South High Sports Arena in Fargo, ND
* 2001 17th Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58103
* Parking is free
---------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION ----------
* Please preregister for this event so that organizers can plan accordingly, thank you!
* You can preregister for this event by clicking on the link above
---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ----------
* This is a non-sanctioned fencing tournament, no USFA ratings will be awarded
* COVID: Face masks are OPTIONAL for fully-vaccinated participants
* COVID: Face masks are REQUIRED for non-vaccinated participants
* Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes
* MASKS: A mask with a lame bib is NOT required
* MASKS: Fencers may wear masks that have a lame bib, but they may not use tape to cover the conductive part of the bib (for safety reasons)
* LAMES: Names and countries are NOT required on the backs of lames or on uniforms anywhere
* CHEST PROTECTORS: The rule for chest protection for foil fencers being covered by a soft material normally applies to ALL chest protection, regardless of style, at USFA-sanctioned events, but for this tournament, chest protectors are not required to be covered by a soft material
* CHEST PROTECTORS: Chest protectors must be worn underneath the underarm protector
* Bouts will be self-refereed (i.e. experienced fencers who are not fencing at the time, and who are comfortable with refereeing may referee bouts)
---------- PRIZES----------
* Medals will be awarded to the top 4 finalists in two separate sections
---------- EQUIPMENT CHECK ----------
* Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks.
* Mask inspections and mask punch tests will be conducted during check-in
* Glove inspections will be conducted on the strip by referees
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Map to 2001 17th Avenue S Fargo ND 58103