The May Melee

Candlewood Fencing Center — The May Melee

EVENT SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 31st  

1. Unrated Men's Foil: 2:00pm
2. Unrated Women's Foil: 2:00pm
3. Open Men's Foil: 8:00am
4. Open Women's Foil: 8:00am
5. Unrated Men's Epee: 2:00pm
6. Unrated Women's Epee: 2:00pm
7. Open Men's Epee: 11:00am
8. Open Women's Epee: 11:00am
9. Unrated Men's Saber: 5:00pm
10. Unrated Women's Saber: 5:00pm
11. Open Men's Saber: 3:00pm
12. Open Women's Saber: 3:00pm

*Times are subjected to change at TO's discretion (to ensure smooth fencing).

**Tournaments with less than 6 fencers will be combined into a Mixed Event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fees

1. Event fee: $55.00

Registration closes on Friday May 22nd.

Registration and payment must be made through askFred.net. Registration is not complete until payment is made.

If you are listed as an 'incomplete' registrant on the AskFred list, you will NOT be entered into the tournament.

Candlewood Fencing Center 31 Pecks Ln STE 7, Newtown, CT 06470

CONTACT: candlewoodfencingcenter@gmail.com

Visit: https://candlewoodfencing.com

Candlewood Fencing Center is a member of the CT Division of the USFA.

This event is sanctioned by the CT Division and ratings can be awarded.

TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION

Urgent and important information will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. It is the fencer's responsibility to verify that your FRED profile contains your correct e-mail address. http://www.askfred.net then go to "My FRED".

All fencers are REQUIRED to present the following documents at check-in:

A valid competitive USFA, other fencing federation, or FIE Membership card. 

New USFA memberships, new USFA cards, or replacement USFA cards can be obtained via USFA.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ALL TIMES POSTED REPRESENT THE CLOSE OF CHECK-IN

Start times are subject to change; check askfred.net for updates. Fencing will commence shortly after the close of check-in. Fencers should arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to the close of check-in time. This should provide you with ample time to properly warm up.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Full USFA regulation uniform is required.

1. The fencer's name is NOT required to be displayed on their uniform for this event.
2. All events are conducted with electric equipment. A preliminary inspection will be conducted at the beginning of each pool and DE to ensure the presence of the following equipment: underarm plastron, weapons, body cords and all appropriate weapons check control marks. Athletes are subject to prohibition from fencing if these conditions are not met.
3. Fencers must have at least two working weapons, two working body cords and two working head cords. Foil mask with conductive bib is required. Foil chest plates must have a neoprene covering as per USFA regulations.
4. Events may be mixed if less than 6 fencers.
5. One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds.
6. There will be NO fence-off for third place. Bronze medals will be awarded to both 3rd place competitors.
7. Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy.

DIRECTIONS

Click the Directions link on the FRED tournament home page.

PARKING

There is plenty of parking at the venue. 37 Pecks Ln, STE 7 is a large building with multiple parking areas.

Candlewood Fencing Center prides itself in providing our competitors with qualified referees, an experienced Bout Committee, and a friendly staff.

Visit us at https://candlewoodfencing.com