University of Maine Orono "Fencing in February" Tournament

University of Maine Orono "Fencing in February" Tournament

Events scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025

(See Eligibility below for more info.)

Check-in Times:

10:00 AM - Senior Mixed Unrated Epee (Open to all fencers unrated)

11:00 AM - Senior Mixed C & Under Epee (Open to all fencers rated C, D, E and Unrated)

12:30 PM - Senior Mixed Unrated Foil (Open to all fencers unrated)

1:30 PM - Senior Mixed C & Under Foil (Open to all fencers rated C, D, E and Unrated)

COVID-19 Procedures: The State of Maine (CDC) recommends that immune-compromised individuals wear masks indoors. Masks are no

longer required for attendees, fencers and persons (including parents and spectators). If you are feeling sick on the day of the event, please stay home.

USA Fencing Sanctioned Events: Senior C & Unrated Events

1. Senior - Senior does not mean old people! It just means anyone who is age 13 and older. Here are the rules: Any events that are listed as sanctioned: C or Unrated where a rating may be earned. You must be born 2011 or earlier. In any tournament where children can fence with adults, the fencer must be age 13 by January 1 of the competition season (August 1,2024 - August 1, 2025)
2. Senior C Events = C,D, E & Unrated fencers may participate.
3. Senior U or Unrated Events = Only unrated fencers may participate.
4. Mixed = Men & Women combined.
5. Electric gear is required for all USA Fencing Sanctioned Events.

Eligibility: C & Unrated Events (as per USA Fencing Rules): Must be a USA Fencing Member or Canadian Federation Member and events are conducted with

electric gear. You can join USA Fencing at the tournament or on-line at http://www.usafencing.org. A membership type has been created called an "Access" membership for those who are only fencing local events during the season (Information about Memberships at:https://www.usafencing.org/membership#Individual_Memberships_cs64)

Recommended that you renew your membership before the tournament on-line. Present your printed membership card when you check-in. Joining at the tournament using a paper form requires an extra $10 processing fee. 

Please review the USA Fencing Age Class Chart for eligibility in all events: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility

About the UMaine Blade Society hosted events:

USA Fencing Sanctioned Events: C & Unrated Events - Must be born 2011 or earlier. In any tournament where children can fence with adults, the fencer must be 13 by January 1 of the competition season (August 1,2024 - August 1, 2025). Must be a USA Fencing Member (at least Access membership) and ratings may be given based upon the conditions of the tournament attendance..

See the classification chart at :https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blteb7d012fc7ebef7f/blt87be89259d2523de/Ratings%20Chart.pdf

Electric gear is required for all USA Fencing Sanctioned Events.

The UMaine Orono facility requires a waiver to be signed which is attached with your pre-registration confirmation email from AskFRED.

Please sign the waiver ahead of time and present it when entering the New Balance Center at the entry desk. All participants must check in when entering the facility. Inform them that you are attending the hosted fencing tournament. You can also sign a waiver ahead of time online at: https://app.waiverelectronic.com/render/templateByRefId/63fb6cf6c4141a77807afd0b

Pre-registration & Entry Fees: Fees to be collected on the day of the tournament.

USA Fencing sanctioned events:

Proof of membership for the USA Fencing sanctioned events: Please show your USA Fencing membership card at check-in for proof

of membership. All official members must be on the USA Fencing on-line members list by the date of the tournament. Those without proof of membership or not on

the list will need to fill out a written membership form with payment information. You may join on-line at the event at: http://www.usafencing.org.

Entry fees: 

$20 per event if you pre-register on Ask-FRED by the close of pre-registration on Friday, 2/21/25 by midnight 12:00 AM.

$25 per event at the door.

These fees only apply to UMaine Blade Society hosted tournaments.

Pre-register here NOW: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/47d4c069-7096-40ef-8dbf-8f21226f0959/preregister

Courtesy of pre-registration is highly encouraged, but those wishing to register at the door are welcome. When appropriate, incentives (i.e., discounted entry fees) will be offered to encourage additional participation in low turnout events to increase fencing opportunities. The tournament manager reserves the right to determine the type and amount of these incentives on an individual event basis.

Awards:

Medals for the top three finishers will be given for each event. Any classifications in USA Fencing Events will be awarded according to USA Fencing tournament rules and conditions: https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blteb7d012fc7ebef7f/blt87be89259d2523de/Ratings%20Chart.pdf

Venue:

New Balance Student Recreation Center

Foster Room

University of Maine - Orono

22 Hilltop Rd.

Orono, ME 04473

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGY6QHV3MYmBGfQJA

Next area Tournament: 

Cabin Fever Tournament (Down East School of Fencing Hosting) – Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Contacts and host club:

Brenda Jones – UMaine Blade Society – 215-375-8671 (Host)

John Krauss - Down East School of Fencing – 207-974-8461 (Sponsor)

Weather/Tournament Updates: www.facebook.com/desfcg