Junior Foil/Epee & Youth Foil Tournament - "Invite a Friend" Foil Event
Registration closes November 22, 2024
Online Payments Not Accepted
A Junior and Youth Tournament. Fencers are welcome to invite a friend to try out fencing.
Sponsored by Down East School of Fencing & the Northeast Division USFA
Junior & Youth Fencing Tournament & "Invite a Friend" Foil Event
Events scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024
(See eligibility and description of the events below for more info.)
Check-in Times:
10:00 AM - Y14 Youth Development Mixed Saber (Open to all youth fencers birth years: 2010-2013)
10:00 AM - Junior Mixed Epee (Open to all fencers birth years: 2005-2011)
11:30 AM - Junior Mixed Foil (Open to all fencers birth years: 2005-2011)
12:30 PM - Y12 Youth Development Mixed Foil (Open to youth fencers birth years: 2012-2015)
12:30 PM - Y10 Youth Development Mixed Foil (Open to youth fencers birth years: 2014-2017)
1:00 PM - Y14 Mixed Foil (Open to youth fencers birth years: 2010-2013)
2:00 PM - "Invite a Friend" Mixed Foil Event
"Invite a Friend" Foil Event
This is a new event for DESF. At this tournament, we welcome current fencers to invite a friend to come for the day and try fencing (at 2 PM). DESF will provide equipment and basic instruction so that those participating will be safe and learn some new skills. Friends should wear leg coverings and athletic shoes. The event will be done in foil. Current fencers are encouraged to assist in helping their friend's learn about fencing. The event will involve some basic instruction, and then a "round robin" so they can fence with others who will be trying it out. Current fencers will also be able to fence with their friends. Care will be taken to ensure that new individuals participating will fence within their age group. There will be no fee for individuals that would like to try fencing.
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 Events Eligibility (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
Guide to DESF hosted events, eligibility, and AskFRED language:
USA Fencing Sanctioned Events: Junior & Y14 Foil Events
- Junior Events = Fencers with birth Years: 2005-2011 may participate.
- Y14 Youth Events = Fencers with birth Years: 2010-2013 may participate.
- Mixed = Men & Women combined.
- Electric gear is required for all USA Fencing Sanctioned Events.
DESF Practice Youth Development Events:
- When you see "Unsanctioned", this only means that rather than events that are sanctioned for earning ratings, these events are considered "practice" events for youth development. These events are equal to sanctioned events in supervision and safety. They may may vary in event format, or be combined due to low turnout, at the discretion of the meet manager.
- Y14 Youth Development Events = Fencers ages 11 - 14 may participate.
- Y10 or Y12 Youth Development Events = Fencers ages 11 and younger may participate.
- Y10 & Y12 Events may be combined age groups for practice.
DESF Practice Teen or Adult Novice Events:
- Teen Practice Events = Fencers ages 12 - 16 may participate.
- Adult Practice Events = Fencers ages 17 and older may participate.
Youth Development Practice Round Robins: DESF practice tournaments for youth. This format is designed to assist youth to have a fuller learning experience at fencing tournaments and to address youth events that have had historically low turnouts. The format involves fencers as volunteer mentors to assist in creating bouting opportunities for youth with the goal of developing a stronger local field of youth fencers. For more information, contact DESF at desfcg@aol.com or 207-974-8461 (cell/text).
DESF Practice Round Robins (Adult/Teen): These events may be conducted non-electrically with judges, or with electric equipment depending on availability. These events are sponsored by DESF as practice events for new fencers, or fencers who are fencing for fitness and enjoyment. For more information, contact DESF at desfcg@aol.com or 207-974-8461 (cell/text).
Pre-registration & Entry Fees:
USA Fencing sanctioned events: Proof of membership is required for the USA Fencing sanctioned events: Please show your USA Fencing membership card at check-in or proof of membership. All official members must be on the USA Fencing members list by the date of the tournament. Those without proof of membership, you may join on-line at the event with your mobile at: http://www.usafencing.org.
Entry fees:
USA Fencing sanctioned events:
$25 per event at the door. $20 per event if you pre-register on Ask-FRED by the close of pre-registration on Friday, 11/22/24 by 9:00 PM. These fees only apply to DESF hosted tournaments. Pre-register here NOW: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/9bb8ccda-d61a-45e5-a117-d67e94e1fcfa/preregister
Youth Development & Novice events: $15 per event per person.
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 competitive events. Any classifications in USA Fencing sanctioned events (Junior) will be awarded according to USA Fencing tournament rules and conditions: https://www.usafencing.org/classification-chart
Fencers this season (2024 - 2025) will receive points for attendance and placement at our DESF tournaments toward an end of the season prize (Down East Season Point Challenge). Please inquire regarding details of the system. Rules and standings will be posted periodically.
Venue:
G.H. Jewett School Gymnasium
66 Bridge Street
Bucksport, Maine 04416
Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/SE6QzdX7ByqC41Ue9
Parking is behind and across street from school. Entrance is behind the building. Look for DESF road signs on School Street to direct you.
Tourist Info: Venue very near to Bucksport Harbor Walk, Downtown, Fort Knox, Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. There are many places in town for eating: Subway, McDonalds, Ming's, House of Pizza, Dairy Port Ice Cream, Warren's Waterfront, My Buddy's Place, Glenn's.
Special thanks to Bucksport YMCA for hosting this event. The USFA Events above are sanctioned by the Northeast Division USFA. See http://www.askfred.net for a listing of Northeast Division events (Search Northeast Division for Tournaments). Youth Development and Novice events are hosted and sponsored by Down East School of Fencing.
Next DESF Tournament:
December 2024 Team Event: 12/28/2024
Contact and host club:
John Krauss
Down East School of Fencing
207-974-8461(cell/text/facebook messenger)
Weather/Tournament Updates: www.facebook.com/desfcg