UGA Open 2024
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Registration closed January 20, 2024
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UGA Open 2024 has D&Under and Open Mixed events for Epee, Foil, and Saber, and offers sanctioned Women's Epee. First event $45, second $35.
Join us for UGA Open 2024 with events in Epee, Saber, and Foil.
***Events will be capped. All Foil and Saber events are capped at 42, Women's Epee at 28, D3 Epee at 90, and Open Epee at 90.
Events Scheduled:
Saturday
D & Under Foil (Registration closes at 8:15 am)
D & Under Saber (Registration closes at 9:15 am)
Women's Epee (Registration closes at 10:50 am)
Mixed Foil (Registration closes at 12:45 pm)
Mixed Saber (Registration closes at 2:00 pm)
Sunday
D & Under Epee (Registration closes at 8:15 am)
Mixed Epee (Registration closes at 12:45 pm)
Tournament Fees
First Event: $45
Subsequent Events: $35
A-Rated Fencers will get $10 off of their events
Collegiate teams that provide strips will have their fencers receive a $5 discount on their first event.
Preregistration for this event will close at 11:59PM EST on 1/14/2024.
Fencers under 18 years of age will need to present the waiver upon check in - the waiver will be uploaded here and emailed to preregistrants by close of registration.
Walk-in fencers will be accepted at double fees for each event should there be space in their event.
Fees can be paid in cash, check, card, or venmo at the registration table.
Masks and gloves will be checked during registration. Each fencer must have an extra body cord (mask cords where necessary) and an additional weapon near the strip. All foil fencers with chest protectors must comply with the soft cover rule. Fencers competing in multiple events on the same day should check in for all events at once.
A cut no stricter than 75% promotion (25% elimination) from pools will be used for all events other than Women's Epee. Women's Epee will not have a cut between pools and DEs. The organizers reserve the right to reduce the number of fencers eliminated (more fencing!) if day-of numbers allow.
For individuals under 18, please bring a maximum of two family members to the venue due to space restrictions. Similarly, fencers, please minimize non-involved spectators brought to the event. We would like to make sure there is as much space as possible for fencers and tournament staff to operate safely.
Referees
If you are interested please email ugafencing1@gmail.com and elyacourtney@gmail.com with your full name and capabilities. You must be SafeSport certified with current referee certifications at the date of the tournament, and have filled out your referee contract on your USA Fencing profile. Format and referee details will be very similar to years prior.
VA Fencing Gear will have a vending station on location and provide the opportunity to buy equipment. You may place orders in advance for pickup during the event through Www.vafencinggear.com, or by emailing them.