Level UP

Join us Saturday for our Level UP Open Tournament. Events Scheduled: Senior Mixed Epee The registration and event fee is $25 Preregistration is required. Pay at the door. The winner of this event will get to Level up their fencing gear and can earn a rating. The event winner will get to work with tournament organizers to create a custom weapon (foil, epee, or saber) with a value-based upon entrants. Preregistration opens on 01/09/2022. Preregistration closes on 01/14/2022. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Participation is limited to fencers whose USFA membership status can be verified. Fencers whose status cannot be confirmed either here or through the national office will NOT be allowed to compete. USFA membership will be available at the day of the tournament. You can visit the USFA webpage (https://member.usafencing.org) to renew your membership online. Minors (under 18) must have a Waiver signed by their Parent or Guardian when checking in; a coach's signature is NOT acceptable. The waiver is available when as part of the registration confirmation sent from FRED. AGE CRITERIA FOR OPEN TOURNAMENTS The USFA Board of Directors has ruled that for any USFA competition that is not specific to an age group, an athlete must be at least 13 years old as of January 1 of the fencing season. The exemption to this rule applies to any fencer whose younger than 13 on January 1 but who is listed on the latest National Junior Point standings; then that fencer is allowed to compete in the USFA competitions not specific to an age group. The athlete must meet any other criteria stated for that competition. Examples of such non-specific competitions are: "Open", "Unclassified", "A" competitions, "C" or under competitions, Team competitions of any category unless specified for juniors or similar age-restricted category. EQUIPMENT CHECKS All events will be fenced electrically. Equipment checks will consist of gloves, masks, body cord, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.