16th Annual Yellow Jacket Open
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Registration closes February 25, 2026 — in about about 1 month
Accepts Payments Online
Registrations Require Approval
Events Scheduled:
Saturday (02/28/2026)
Mixed Open Foil (Check in closes at 9:00 am)
Mixed Open Saber (Check in closes at 12:30 pm)
Mixed Div III Foil (Check in closes at 3:00 pm)
Mixed Div III Saber (Check in closes at 4:30 pm)
Sunday (03/01/2026)
Mixed Open Epee (Check in closes at 9:00 am)
Mixed Div III Epee (Check in closes at 3:00 pm)
Preregistration closes on Wednesday 02/25/2026 (at 11:59 PM)
Doors open at 8 AM on both days.
CAPs:
All events currently have a cap of 64 (will very likely be increased as spots fill).
We do NOT have a wait list!
CUT:
Mixed Open Epee: No cut
Mixed Div III Epee: No cut
Mixed Open Foil: No cut
Mixed Div III Foil: No cut
Mixed Open Sabre: No cut
Mixed Div III Sabre: No cut
Preregistration Prices
We are requiring prepayment
If you wish to pay through Zelle, please contact us at yjfencing@gmail.com (this is NOT the email to send the money to)
First event: $45
Subsequent events: $30
We will not be allowing walk-in (same day) registration
We will not be able to issue refunds after Monday 02/23/2026 (other than in case of sickness/injury)
MORE INFORMATION
Current USA Fencing Competitive, Coaching, Collegiate Competitive, or Access memberships are required to compete.
If you have a collegiate competitive membership, please be prepared to show your membership on the website so that we can verify that your membership is not pending.
CONTACT: If necessary, please contact the tournament organizer, Tejas Balaji at +1 (774) 275-4907
REFEREEING: If you or your club are interested in refereeing, please have them fill out this form: Referee Interest Form
PARKING INFO: Parking is not guaranteed, but we recommend the Georgia Tech Student Center Parking Deck. It is an hourly parking deck where 6-24 hours costs ~$25.
STRIPS: We are offering a discount for all clubs that bring strips for both days. Members of your club will receive a $5 discount per event for each 2 strips that you bring. Please contact us to confirm ahead of time. Strips must have current timing (2016 saber timing)
A's FENCE FREE: If you are an A rated fencer at the time of the tournament, your event fee will be waived for that event. To have your event fee waived, please email us at yjfencing@gmail.com.
B's FENCE FREE (for Sabre): If you are an B rated sabrist at the time of the tournament, your event fee will be waived for that event. To have your event fee waived, please email us at yjfencing@gmail.com.
VENDOR: TBD, if you are interested, please email us at yjfencing@gmail.com.
AGE: You must be born in 2012 or earlier to participate. If you are unsure if you are of age to participate, please visit the USFA website.
https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility
If you are a minor, please bring an ID and parent/guardian so that we may verify your age and have them sign a waiver.
ARMORY: We will be checking masks and gloves. All fencers competing in the sabre events must have an 800N FIE approved glove to compete, all fencers using chest protectors must use protectors in compliance to latest SEMI changes.
FOOD AND DRINK: NO food and drinks are allowed in the CRC gym with the exception of Powerade which we will supply and water may be brought. This is the policy of the facility and it will be strictly enforced.
WIFI: If you need internet during the event, GTVisitor will be available for anyone not affiliated with the institute.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please email us at yjfencing@gmail.com