SITS Junior 3 Weapon Open
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SITS Junior 3 Weapon Open. March 21 & 22. Registration: $45. Event fee: $10. Registration closes March 16.
SITS JUNIOR 3 WEAPON OPEN
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Saturday, March 21st
- Mixed Saber: 1:30pm
- Mixed Foil: 3:30pm
- Women's Foil 3:30pm
Sunday, March 22nd
- Mixed Epee: 9:00am
- Women's Epee: 2:00pm
Medals will be awarded to the top four (4) fencers in each event. Epee events will be capped at 49 fencers. Saber event will be capped at 35 fencers. Mixed Foil will be capped at 35 fencers. Women's Foil will be capped at 21 fencers. Events may be mixed if preregistrations number less than six (6) competitors. Please monitor AskFred for updated event times.
USAF rules apply: http://www.usfencing.org/athletehandbook
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fees
- Registration fee: $45.00
- Event fee: $10.00
Important dates
- Registration opens: 12/04/25
- Registration closes:03/16/26
Registration and payment must be made through askFred.net. Registration is not complete until payment is made.
If you are listed as an 'incomplete' registrant on the AskFred list, you will NOT be entered into the tournament.
Refunds will be granted up to 7 days prior to the start date of the tournament. Refunds will not be granted within 7 days of tournament start date.
Sorry, NO WALK INS.
Sword in the Scroll Fencing Academy (SITS)
90 South Park St. Willimantic, CT 06226
CONTACT: swordinthescroll@gmail.com
SITS prides itself in providing our competitors with qualified referees, an experienced Bout Committee and a friendly staff.
Visit http://www.swordinthescroll.com
SITS is a member of the CT Division of the USFA:
This event is sanctioned by the CT Division and ratings can be awarded. You can view the USFA ratings chart: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0034/6264/Classification_Chart.pdf
TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION:
Urgent and important information will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. It is the fencer's responsibility to verify that your FRED profile contains your correct e-mail address. http://www.askfred.net then go to "My FRED").
All fencers are REQUIRED to present the following documents at check-in:
A valid competitive USFA, other fencing federation, or FIE Membership card. Obtain/renew membership at:https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx.
New USFA memberships, new USFA card, or replacement USFA cards can be obtained via USFA. Print membership card https://www.railstation.org/usfencing/Login.aspx?Redirect=Profile.aspx?returnurl=default.aspx.
REFUNDS
Refund requests must be submitted to swordinthescroll@gmail.com and will only be honored if received prior to midnight on 7 days prior to the start date of the tournament. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Any refunds will be net of surcharges from ask Fred (please include your mailing address).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ALL TIMES POSTED REPRESENT THE CLOSE OF CHECK-IN
Start times are subject to change - check askfred.net for updates. Fencing will commence shortly after the close of check-in. Fencers should arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to the close of check-in time. This should provide you with ample time to properly warm-up.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Full USFA regulation uniform is required.
-The fencer's name is NOT required to be displayed on their uniform for this event.
-All events are conducted with electric equipment. A preliminary inspection will be conducted at the beginning of each pool and DE to ensure the presence of the following equipment: underarm plastron, weapons, body cords and all appropriate weapons check control marks. Athletes are subject to prohibition from fencing if these conditions are not met.
-Fencer must have at least two working weapons, two working body cords and two working head cords. Foil mask with conductive bib is required. Foil chest plates must have a neoprene covering as per USFA regulations.
- Events may be mixed if less than 6 fencers
-One round of pools with 100% promotion to Direct Elimination rounds.
-There will be NO fence-off for third place. Bronze medals will be awarded to both 3rd place competitors.
-Fencers are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all posted information and must report errors to the bout committee immediately. Fencer signature on pool score sheets and DE bout slip implies accuracy.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
USA Fencing rules apply. http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/695208-rulebook
All events will be one round of pools comprised of the standard 5-touch bout in 3 minutes, with 100% promotion to direct eliminations. Pools of 6 or 7 will be used whenever possible. 100% of the fencers will be promoted to a DE tableau. Direct Elimination Tableau shall be established according to the results of the preliminary pool round.
DIRECTIONS
Click the Directions link on the FRED tournament home page.
PARKING
There is plenty of parking at the venue. 90 South Park St. is a large building with multiple parking areas. Street side parking is available as well.