Events Scheduled:
Unrated Senior Mixed Epee
Preregistration opens on 01/06/2023.
Preregistration closes on 06/24/2023.
This is a sanctioned Philadelphia tournament (pending sufficient registrations). Unrated athletes & athletes with an E rating may compete. Current membership in USA Fencing is required.
COST: $50. Entry is paid in CASH, at check in for the event; exact change is appreciated.
Full uniform is required as follows, per current rules:
• ÉPÉE FENCING MASK
• PLASTRON (underarm protector) worn on the weapon arm side
• GLOVE that covers approximately half the forearm
• LONG SOCKS that come up past the edge of the knickers.
• CHESTPLATE must be approved & padded (required for girls/women; optional for boys/men)
• JACKET AND KNICKERS correctly fitting
• UNIFORMS must be in good repair, clean, and the appropriate handedness for the fencer
TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS (all gear must be functional and passing per current rules)
2 weapons
2 body cords
FORMAT
Expected format is one round of pools with all promoting to a direct elimination bracket unless otherwise stated prior to the beginning of the event.
ARRIVAL
The venue opens one hour before the first close of check-in for the day. Athletes should arrive no later than one hour before their close of check-in so they have time to prepare for event start. Events will start as close to the close of check as possible.
PARKING: free on-street parking
ATHLETE CANCELLATION
If you pre-register and cannot show up, please remove your name from the pre-registration list more than 24h before the event. If a true emergency occurs (injury, illness, transportation breakdown) please call/email/text 267-966-5610
EVENT CANCELLATION
Events with fewer than 6 pre-registered competitors the Friday before the event date will be canceled.