"SUPERHERO SHOWDOWN" SMC CUP Series (1 of 4)
Registration closes September 20, 2024
Accepts Payments Online
Come on join us for the 5th edition of the annual Sword Masters Cup Series! Best 3 combined results out of 4 tournaments will have their name engraved on the SMC Cup for posterity.
JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL SMC CUP!
EPEE & SABER / 4 tournament series "SUPER HERO SHOWDOWN"
Come wearing your favorite super hero or heroine t-shirt or gear.
Male 1st place will be named "BATMAN" and receive an official Batman Medal
Female 1st place will be named "WONDER WOMAN" and receive an official Wonder Woman Medal
Hero medal will be awarded to the rest of the winners.
This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and sanctioned by the Fencing League of America (FLA),
All fencers must to hold a current AAU athlete membership.
GET YOUR AAU MEMBERSHIP HERE: https://aausports.org/Join-AAUFLA website: www.fencingleagueofamerica.org
TOURNAMENT FEE: $40 EVENT FEE: $25
SERIES FORMAT
Each event will grant you SEASON POINTS according to your place.
The top 3 results out of the 4 events will be added together.
The athletes with the best combined results from the series (per age & weapon) will become the SEASON CHAMPIONS and will make history by permanently adding their names to the SMC CUP & their faces to the SMC wall of fame.
ALL EVENTS ARE CAPPED, ENROLL NOW TO ENSURE YOUR PLACE
RATINGS
Ratings will awarded by Fencing League of America including youth events.
INITIAL SEEDING will be determined by FLA ratings.
Check your current rating at www.fencingleagueofamerica.org
FORMAT
All events will use the AAU National Fencing format. (Pools-Direct Elimination)If necessary, events could be combined by gender.
All events require a minimum of 4 participants to be rated
All entrants should check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their event.
AWARDS
(1) Gold, (1)Silver and (2) Bronze medals will be awarded to the top four finishers in each event.
Additional awards will be given all the way to 8th place in youth events.
AGE GROUPS (Season Sep 2024 to Aug 2025)
-6 & under/Y-6 (2018-2019)
-8 & under/Y-8 (2016-2017)
-10 & under/Y-10 (2014-2015)
-12 & under/Y-12 (2012-2013)
-14 & under/Y14 (2010-2011)
-CADET (2008-2010)
-JUNIOR (2005-2007)
-SENIOR (2012 or earlier)
-VET COMB (1985 or earlier)
Athletes 12 and younger are allowed to participate in ONE age group above their own.
Athletes 13 or older are allowed to participate above their age group all the way to SNR.
EVENTS SCHEDULED:
Y6 Mixed Epee
Y8 Mixed Epee
Y10 Mixed Epee
Y12 Mixed Epee
Y14 Mixed Epee
Senior Mixed Epee
Veteran Combined Men's Epee
Veteran Combined Women's Epee
Y10 Mixed Saber
Y14 Mixed Saber
Senior Mixed Saber
Preregistration opens on 09/04/2024.
Preregistration closes on 09/20/2024.
No refunds after 09/13/2024.
*CODE OF CONDUCT: In our endeavor to keep fencing a respectable sport, is enforcing a zero tolerance for poor behavior from fencers/coaches/spectators. Any disruptive, poor, and/or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in black cards issued and removal for the premises. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping this an enjoyable and awesome sport for everybody. y enrolling in this you agree to SMC Code of Conduct and behavior policies
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