Highlander Invitational
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The Highlander Invitational at UC Riverside is a beginner-friendly fencing tournament with pools, DE rounds, and open fencing—no membership required
The UCR Fencing Club is excited to host the first Highlander Invitational this year, and invites collegiate and local fencers to join us for a full day of competition and community building! The event is open to all members of the area, and to any member of the Intercollegiate Fencing Conference of Southern California League (IFCSC)! The event will feature a standardized competition format with preliminary pool bouts followed by direct elimination rounds, with open fencing time available afterwards. The Highlander Invitational is an unsanctioned tournament designed to provide an accessible, low-pressure competitive experience, especially for beginner to intermediate fencers. No USFA membership is required, and all participants are welcome to compete, meet new people, and gain tournament experience.
To keep costs low, this tournament is Unsanctioned and does NOT require a USFA Membership! As such, no USFA Ratings can be issued, and has no impact on fencer's scores/records. Rated Referees, Armory services, and Bout Committee is provided at the venue, and fencing equipment is available for rent if needed!
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and a tie 3rd place medal for each event, with no fence-off for 3rd place.
Date & Location:
April 25th, 2026
UCR Student Recreation Center (Main Courts)
Free parking available in Lot 26 (Lot 24 is closer but requires payment)
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Format:
The tournament will follow a standard structure with pool bouts followed by direct elimination rounds. After elimination, open fencing will be available so all participants can continue fencing throughout the day.
When tournament is not actively running, free fencing is available on electric strips!
Registration & Fees:
Registration opens March 31st, and closes on April 25th at 10am!
Entry Fees: $15 registration + $15 per event. Payment through askFred is encouraged, but In-person payment is allowed (cash, venmo/zelle)
Schedule:
- 9:00–10:00 AM: Doors open, Check-in & registration
- 10:30 AM: Tournament begins, all mixed events
- ~4:00 PM: Estimated conclusion
- Open fencing available until ~5:30 PM
Events & Eligibility:
- Mixed events for all weapons
- Each event is capped at 35 fencers (unless updated, will be announced)
- Open to IFCSC members and local fencers, DOES NOT REQUIRE USFA MEMBERSHIP
Equipment & Safety:
All standard fencing safety requirements will be enforced. Equipment flexibility may be allowed for beginners, but all participants must meet safety standards. Equipment is available for cheap rental from the UCR Fencing Club!
Competitors must wear a full proper fencing uniform, including Underarm protector, jacket, and chest protector for women, with FIE chest protector required for foil. Fencing Knickers and Long Socks are required for all weapons and events. Masks and gloves will undergo a safety inspection at the tournament. Masks will be punched and inspected, and no gloves with holes, rips, or torn seams will be allowed. An FIE certified saber glove with a cuff is required for all saber fencers, but a FIE glove with a saber over-cuff is acceptable.
Please "Message the Organizer" with any questions, or reach out to UCRFencingClub@gmail.com for questions or concerns!