{YEL!} Cupid's Arrow Tourney

***PLEASE PAY FOR THE EVENT AT THE LINK BELOW*** https://secure.youthenrichmentleague.com/register.php?g=31513 Registration closes 1/31/2023 at Midnight Events Scheduled: Junior (U19) Women's EpeeJunior (U19) Women's FoilJunior (U19) Women's SaberJunior (U19) Men's EpeeJunior (U19) Men's FoilJunior (U19) Men's Saber —USA Fencing membership not required (this is not a USA Fencing sanctioned meet) —You must have competed in at least one regular season tournament (SPA, TCFC, or Rochester) and earned points to participate —Grades 7-12 only —WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. —Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Tuesday 1/31/2023 —You must live in Minnesota or train in person at a club with a Minnesota practice facility to participate Equipment rules: —All fencers must have knickers, socks that overlap the knickers, a jacket, an underarm protector, and a fencing glove. These items must be in good condition and free of holes. —For saber, 800NW (FIE) gloves are required. —All women must have chest protectors; any chest protectors used in foil must have neoprene padding. —Masks will be inspected. They must (1) be free of dents and defects (2) pass a punch test (3) have a working back strap (the new-style Velcro strap system is not required, but there must be a strap in good working condition, tight enough to secure the mask to the back of the head). —Weights and shims will not be used for foil and epee. Please make sure you are registering under the correct AskFRED-listed high school team or club. Check with your coach if you are not sure which one is yours. In addition, make sure the email listed on your AskFRED account is current and checked regularly. The Minnesota HS Coaches' Association (MHSCA) requires FIE (800 NW) gloves for saber and neoprene-padded chest protectors for women's foil, as per USA Fencing regulations. If chest protectors are used for men’s foil, they must have neoprene padding. There are awards for the top 8 finishers in each event, plus team trophies for each event and overall men’s and women’s trophies. COVID-19 (subject to changes): As of this posting, masks and vaccinations are not required to participate or attend. However, if you are ill or have a fever, you are asked not to attend. If you have tested positive for COVID, please do not attend unless you have a negative test or have been fever-free for at least 5 full days.