DMFC's 7th annual Jack-O-Lantern tournament (3-wea
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Join us for DMFC's 7th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Tournament! This will be a 3 weapon event. Foil and Saber will be on Saturday and Epee will be on Sunday.
Welcome to Des Moines Fencing Club's 6th annual Jack-O-Lantern tournament!
USA Fencing Access or Competitive memberships will be required for all sanctioned events. All events will be conducted according to the current USA Fencing rules. All equipment and behavior must meet the requirements laid down by these rules. We will be checking all masks and gloves.
We need referees, if you available to referee please e-mail the Event Coordinator listed at the bottom of the page. All referees will be compensated @ $25 per event, plus free registration to participate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
(Times are close of registration; fencing will begin shortly thereafter.)
Saturday November 1st, 2025
- Unsanctioned Y12 Mixed Foil -------- 10:00am ------ born 2013-2016
- Unsanctioned Y10 Mixed Foil -------- 10:30am ------ born 2015-2018
- Unsanctioned Youth Mixed Saber -- 12:00pm ----- born 2011 or later
- Junior Mixed Foil ------------------------ 12:30pm ------ born 2006-2012
- Senior Mixed Saber --------------------- 2:00pm ------ born 2011 or earlier
- Senior Mixed Foil ----------------------- 4:00pm ------ born 2011 or earlier
Sunday November 2nd, 2025
- Senior Mixed Epee ---------------------- 12:00am------ born 2011 or earlier
- Unsanctioned Y14 Mixed Epee-------1:00pm------born 2011–2014
https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility
Preregistration opens on 08/25/2025.
Preregistration closes on 10/31/2025.
LOCATION:
West Des Moines Christian Church
4501 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
There is plenty of parking in front of the building.
TOURNAMENT & EVENT FEES:
Payment is taken at the event.
Pre-registration is $30
Each event $10
Day of Event registration fee +$5
Cash or checks, please
We do not accept credit, Venmo, PayPal, etc. at this time
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Medals for 1st, 2nd, two 3rd placements
USFA access or competitive membership will be required for all sanctioned events
Please bring proof of current membership in the USFA
All USFA rules will be enforced.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact us through AskFRED with any questions related to the event.
TOURNAMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Event Coordinator: Joe Larson
Phone: (515) 779-0404
Email: DMFCcoaches@gmail.com
MORE ABOUT DES MOINES FENCING CLUB:
Website http://www.desmoinesfencingclub.org/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DesMoinesFencingClub
Please note: this is not a regional or national
qualifying event. Regional and National Points will not be awarded, and this
tournament is not a part of any qualifying path.
This event is still work in
progress and times may change. Please check back before the day of the event.