Bakersfield Y10-Y12-Y14 Youth Foil Tournament
Registration closes November 8, 2024
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Join us in Bakersfield for a local-level youth foil tournament to prepare fencers for larger events. Full fencing uniform and USFA access membership is required.
Join us in Bakersfield for a Y10-Y12-Y14 YOUTH FOIL tournament to prepare novice fencers for larger events. Full fencing uniform and USFA access or competitive membership is required. Short drive, cooler weather, great fencing!
Preregistration opens on 10/8/2024
Preregistration closes on Friday, 11/08/2024
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Please pre-register for planning purposes. Please email the organizer to register after the pre-registration deadline. Kindly contact us if your plans change and you will not be able to participate, as our events are capped and may have a waitlist. Thank you for your consideration.
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Events Scheduled: (Check back here 2 days before event for any time changes or announcements.)
Times listed here are close of check-in: Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your event.
9:45 a.m. Y10 Mixed FOIL - for fencers born in 2014 to 2017 #2 size Foil Blades required for Y10
10:00 a.m. Y12 Mixed FOIL - for fencers born in 2012 to 2015
12:00 p.m. Y14 Mixed FOIL -for fencers born in 2010 to 2013
VENUE: Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation (KAFF) Fencing Studio, located upstairs of The Woman’s Club of Bakersfield. 2030 18th Street, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301. KAFF is located in a historic building in downtown Bakersfield and there is plenty of free street parking. The fencing venue is up a flight of external stairs and there is no elevator in the building. Spectator seating is limited. An equipment room is available for fencing bags. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: Current USA Fencing Competitive or Access membership is required prior to registration Unsanctioned event fee is $20 per fencer. ($10 for current KAFF club fencers,)
Fees may be paid online in AskFred, or by Venmo, credit card or cash at the door.
CHECK-IN: Please arrive one hour before your event to check in and warm up. Masks and gloves will be inspected.
FORMAT: One round of pools with 100% promotion to direct elimination, and no fence-off for 3rd place.
Medals will be awarded to top 4 fencers in each event.
EQUIPMENT: Full fencing uniform is required, including jacket, under-arm protector, fencing knickers, socks covering legs below the knickers, shoes with non-marking soles. Fencer must use the appropriate glove, lame' and mask for weapon being fenced. Chest protectors are required for women and for foil events, must have foam padding per USA Fencing standards and bear FIE or armorer's mark. Masks & gloves will be checked by the armorer or bout committee.
ARMORER & EQUIPMENT VENDOR: not available. .
LIVE RESULTS: www.fencingtimelive.com
ORGANIZED BY:
The Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation (KAFF)
MORE INFO:
Liz Geyer, Bout Committee Chair
(661) 332-0250 voice/text -- lizgeyer@atginternet.com
Lucas Dobrzanski, KAFF President (661)319-2235
Rudy Streitz, Head Coach (310) 387-9839