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Escrimeur Sabre Cup 2022-2023 (8)Apr 23, 2023
ALL EVENTS ARE AT CAPACITY. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Escrimeur Sabre Cup is the largest local competition for all skill levels. All fencers accumulate points. At the end of the season 1st place gets a Trophy & top 3 places get really cool prizes.
Escrimeur Sabre Cup 2022-2023 series organized and run for girls and boys in Y8, Y10, Y12, Y14 and all Senior age groups. Skill levels: beginner to advanced. All events are USFA-sanctioned and maintained in accordance with the National and International fencing regulations and formats. To help beginner fencers stay at ease, we create and upkeep family friendly environment.
Top 8 places in Youth categories and top 3 places in Senior receive medals. All participants accumulate Escrimeur Cup points throughout the season. At the last event, cup champion (in each age group/gender) receives grand-prize - Escrimeur Cup trophy, top 3 fencers - various special prizes. All participants get memorabilia Escrimeur Cup string bags and ribbons.
Check this site periodically prior to the tournament for any changes. Escrimeur reserves the right to change the times, number of participation spots and formats based on pre-registrations.
Only fencers with complete online payments are considered fully registered and are guaranteed participation spots.
We maintain waiting lists, but cannot guarantee participation spots to fencers on the list. As spots become available they will be offered to fencers on the waiting list on a first-come-first-served basis.
Escrimeur fencers club is a state-of-the art fencing salle. It is located at the fields sports complex in East Brunswick, NJ. Spacious lobby, lounge, snack-bar, free WiFi, free parking, vending machines with snacks and beverages. Conveniently located off south-bound CR 535 (Cranbury Road), the venue is within walking distance to convenience stores, medical offices and us post office.
Entry
This tournament is a USFA-sanctioned competition and open only to current USFA members. Check fencer age group based on the birth year here:
All fencers must wear USFA-required fencing attire (including above-the-knee fencing socks, 800n fie-approved sabre glove) and have 2 working weapons and 2 working body cord sets.
Current valid USFA competitive or access membership is required. To obtain/renew USFA membership visit:
You must present at check-in your USFA card or have a proof of payment for USFA membership with USFA number and type of membership clearly indicated (access or competitive).
Event closing times
(see Who Is Coming page for this tournament)
Format
- one round of pools with 100% promotion to direct elimination;
- no fence-off for third place;
- medals awarded for top 8 places in Y8-Y14 and top 3 places in Sen age categories.
Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and de bout slip required.
Live results
Monitoring of the results of ongoing competition, as well as checking the results of past competitions can be done here:
- $60 per event if registered and paid through askfred.net by midnight on Sunday the week prior to the tournament;
- $75 per event if registered and paid through askfred.net starting Monday through midnight on Saturday the week of the tournament;
- $100 per event for walk-ins and fencers with unpaid online pre-registrations.
We accept cash, checks, Venmo or Zelle for payments made at the door. Checks payable to Escrimeur Fencers Club. Zelle/Venmo payable to Leon Spector at 732-309-8301.
Refund policy
All payments are non-refundable. If you are not able to come we may issue credit towards our future events only if we are notified via email at tournaments@escrimeur.com at least 24 hours prior to the start of event.
In case of an event cancellation or time/format change, we will issue a refund or credit towards future Escrimeur tournaments. You will need to email your request to tournaments@escrimeur.com.
** upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of the USFA and other applicable rules instituted by escrimeur. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USFA and its sponsors, escrimeur, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to escrimeur 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. **