LI Fencers' Club - Youth 12 | E & Under Epee

May 31, 2025
Registration closes May 30, 2025

Emanuel Lutheran Church 179 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772 US Map Hosted by Long Island Fencers Club

Online Payments Not Accepted

ENTRY


This event is sanctioned and hosted by the Long Island Fencers’ Club under the Long Island Division of the United States Fencing Association. Fencer ratings can be awarded per the USA Fencing Classification Chart.


Tournament registration shall be restricted at the tournament organizer's discretion to ensure compliance with local ordinances and laws.



USA FENCING CLASSIFICATION CHART


https://member.usafencing.org/files/ClassificationChart.pdf




REGISTRATION


To compete, all fencers must have a valid USA Fencing Competitive, USA Fencing Access, or another FIE Federation membership type for the 2024-2025 season.



USA FENCING MEMBERSHIPS


https://member.usfencing.org/



FEE SCHEDULE


Event Fee $80 (per event)


Payment must be received to confirm registration.


Walk-ins are not permitted.



REGISTRATION END DATE


April 11, 2025



CHECK-IN CLOSE TIME


Fencers must check-in, have their equipment inspected, and be ready to fence at the close of registration. Those who fail to do so will be excluded, and no refund will be issued.


DOORS OPEN Doors open at 7:00 am



EVENT START TIMES


See Events



TOURNAMENT FORMAT


Fencers must follow the age restrictions set forth by the USFA. These restrictions can be found on the page here: https://www.usafencing.org/age-classification-eligibility


Events consist of one round of pools with 100% promotion to the direct elimination table.


Medals are awarded to the top eight places with no fence-off for third place.


Finalist (top eight) must wear their club shirts, sweats, or a full white fencing uniform to the awards area.


All fencing is conducted with electrical fencing equipment.


Fencers are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately.



TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES


All staff, coaches, spectators, and athletes therein are expected to abide by the USFA Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), which can be found here:


https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/62a0-1886140/USA_Fencing_MAAPP_Final_060619.pdf#_ga=2.95948250.734423682.1600180125-603829739.1572536120


All staff and coaches are expected to fully comply with the USFA SafeSport policies, including appropriate valid Background Checks and up-to-date SafeSport training, as applicable.



VIDEO RECORDINGS


All spectators and/or fencers agree that recording devices, including video cameras/phones, may be restricted by the tournament organizer at any time. The organizer may occasionally request spectators and/or fencers stop recording and/or remove recording devices from the tournament location. Spectators and/or fencers assume absolute liability for theft and/or damage to any recording devices they may bring to the tournament location. The spectators and parents agree that the host shall not reimburse anyone for damages. Using tripods and/or other devices to mount video cameras is strictly prohibited.


FENCING UNIFORMS | EQUIPMENT


All fencing equipment is subject to inspection, and participants agree to accept our inspectors' decision regarding its fitness.


Names and Countries are not required to be printed on the uniform.


All USA fencing uniform requirements apply, including two weapons, two body cords, two mask cords (where applicable), an underarm protector, a chest protector, and long fencing socks.


Fencing equipment is available for sale and marked final sale (no returns, exchanges, refunds, or anything else).



PARKING


The Long Island Fencers’ Club offers ample parking for our events. The parking lot is open, and users accept personal responsibility for their vehicles and property. Parking lot security is NOT provided.



REFUNDS


No refunds are permitted within 30 days of the tournament date to ensure the best possible referee cadre of specially trained personnel. Fencing Referees who commit to providing their services for this event are precluded from working other events, and canceling them at the last minute will adversely impact their earning potential while denying their services to other fencers. Please think twice before you register.