Pioneer Park Open

Pioneer Park Open

---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ----------

Saturday June 14, 2025 - Mixed Foil 10:00am

Mixed Foil 10:00am

* Registration for foil closes at 9:45am

Events Scheduled: Mixed Foil

* Please arrive early, so that you can:

1. Check in

2. Sign a waiver

3. Get your mask checked

4. Warm up

5. Get started shortly after registration closes

* The Bismarck Park and recreation Fencing Club in Bismarck, ND is proud to sponsor this open fencing tournament at pioneer park (Weather permitting)

* Friends and family and spectators are welcome! If you have a lawn chari, bring it along. As there is not a lot of seating at the park

* We will be running on a strict schedule, so your promptness is much appreciated.

* A waiver must be signed by all participants during check-in. Minors will need a parent/guardian signature.

* All events will be fenced as a single round of pools with 100% promoted to direct-elimination

* There will be no fence-off for third place.

* This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required.

* This event is meant to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing.

---------- VENUE INFORMATION ----------

The tournament will be held at:

Pioneer Park Shelter no 1, 1500 River Road, Bismarck, ND

---------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION ----------

* Preregistration for this event on askFRED is appreciated but not required.

* You can preregister for this event by clicking on the link above.

* Or you can register for the event on site that day.

---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ----------

* This is a non-USFA fencing tournament.

* Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes.

* MASKS: A mask with a lame bib is NOT required.

* MASKS: Fencers may wear masks that have a lame bib, but they may not use tape to cover the conductive part of the bib (for safety reasons).

* MASKS: A Leon Paul Contour Fit Plus mask with a fully-functional horizontal back elastic strap does NOT also need to have a horizontal non-elastic strap at this time.

* LAMES: Names and countries are NOT required on the backs of lames.

* Bouts will be self-refereed (i.e. experienced fencers who are not fencing at the time, and who are comfortable with refereeing may referee bouts).

---------- PRIZES----------

* Medals will be awarded to the top 4 finalists in both of two separate divisions, for foil.

---------- EQUIPMENT CHECK ----------

* Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks.

* Mask inspections and punch tests will be conducted during check-in.

---------- FOR MORE INFORMATION ----------

* Please contact John Garness @ 701-391-2081 or John Garness @jlgarness@gmail.com