2022 Thunder Open

Our 2022-23 season opener and first event of the 2023 Road to Valhalla Cup Events Scheduled: Unrated Women's EpeeWomen's EpeeUnrated Mixed EpeeMixed EpeeY10 & Y12 Mixed Epee Preregistration opens on 09/03/2022. Preregistration closes on 09/08/2022. ************************************************************ PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO CHECK INTO YOUR EVENTS ! ! ************************************************************ FOR INFORMATION The Local Organizing Committee for this event is the The City of Thunder Fencing Club (OKCFC) - http://www.thunderfencing.com - Email: davidribaudo@gmail.com - Phone: 405-474-7030 VENUE INFORMATION Oklahoma City Fencers Club City of Thunder Fencing 24 NW 144th Circle Edmond Ok, 73013 The venue will open at one hour prior to the earliest event all days. EVENTS [Times listed are the CLOSE of Registration] Friday Events Y10-12 mixed Epee Y10-12 women Epee 630pm Saturday Events Womens open Epee at 11am Open Epee, at 1pm Sunday Women's Unrated Epee at 1pm Mixed unrated Epee at 2pm Registration fee $20 event fee $15 per event 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 cords and lames. Sabre cuffs, underarm protectors, fencing knickers and any and all safety equipment per USFA regulations are REQUIRED.