MoDuel Vet Combined + NEW! Ages 21+ Epee
Registration closes August 25, 2024
Accepts Payments Online
Join us for a veteran event, an event in the new 21+ division, or both! Registration is $25 + $25 per event if prepaid. Entries limited to 32 per event. See "More Info" for details.
IMPORTANT: AskFRED does not yet have an option for the 21+ division in their settings. If you'd like to register for this event, please choose the event listed as "Mixed Epee."
A quick note from us about the 21+ division.... If you haven't heard the news yet, USA Fencing is allowing two new age divisions at the local level! One of them is 21-39 and the other—the event we’re running—is a more broad 21+. (This event was originally planned to be 21-39 until USA Fencing announced the option for 21+ as well). At MoDuel, where the backbone of our community is our adult fencers, we're really excited to be able to offer this new type of event, and we have high hopes that this is a step forward in creating more opportunities for all of the adult fencers out there!
Format
This competition is sanctioned by the Maryland division of USA Fencing. Entries are limited to a maximum of 32 fencers per event. Events will follow the standard USA Fencing format, with a single round of pools, 100% promotion to direct elimination, and no fence-off for third place. Pools will consist of seven fencers whenever possible; depending on the number of entries, we may also use pools of six or eight.
Schedule
Doors open: 9:00am
Veteran check-in closes: 10:00am
Veteran fencing begins: 10:15am
21+ check-in closes: 2:00pm
21+ fencing begins: 2:15pm
Eligibility
All fencers must have a valid USA Fencing membership at the Access level or higher. If you are not a member of USA Fencing, you can sign up here: https://member.usafencing.org/signup
Veteran: Open to fencers born 1985 or earlier
21+: Open to fencers born 2004 or earlier
Entry Fees & Walk-Ins
Registration is $25 if prepaid, $35 if paid at the door. Each event has an additional event fee of $25. (If you prepay, that’s a total of $50 for one event, $75 for two events, etc.) If you have trouble using AskFRED’s payment system, or if you have any questions, please contact Ryleigh Sweet at rsweet@modernduelists.com. If the tournament is not full, walk in registrations will be accepted for $35 + $25 per event.
Venue Information
Modern Duelists is located in the Triumph Industrial Park at 505 Blue Ball Road, Building 205, Elkton, MD 21921, just a few minutes off of I-95. On site parking is available both in front of the building, directly to the right of the building, and in the school parking lot across the street.
Our 3600 sq.ft. fencing room has five full-size strips (non-grounded), plenty of room for spectators and fencing bags, and a slip-resistant sport court tile floor. A stocked armory will be available for fencers to make repairs to their weapons as needed. Events will run on a maximum of four strips to provide space for referees and a safe run-by area. We have a limited number of chairs, so we recommend fencers bring their own.
Medals & Awards
Medals and prizes (chocolate!) will be given to the top four fencers in each event. Certificates and prizes (more chocolate!) will also be awarded to the highest placing fencer of each rating (highest placing U, highest placing E, etc).
Questions?
If you have any questions, or if you need to get in touch with us before the event, contact Ryleigh Sweet at rsweet@modernduelists.com or (443) 406-6578.