Back to School Youth Foil Tournament
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Registration closed August 21, 2025
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This is a developmental tournament for Youth Fencers to prepare for larger tournaments.
Please join us for our First Youth Foil tournament of the 2025-2026 Season.
Great learning opportunity for Youth Fencers to develop tournament skills and experience. Parents will also be provided information on tournament formats and rules.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Events Scheduled (Check in Close times):
10am - Y10 Men's Foil
10am - Y10 Women's Foil
12:30pm - Y12 Men's Foil
12:30pm - Y12 Women's Foil
2pm - Y8 Men's Foil
2pm - Y8 Women's Foil
Note: If events are less than 4 fencers, they may be combined in same age group.
CHECK-IN: Check-in opens one hour before the event.
Birth Years:
Y8 = 2017 to 2019
Y10 = 2015 to 2018
Y12 = 2013 to 2016
FORMAT: One round of pools with 100% promotion to direct elimination, and no fence-off for 3rd place. All bouts will have a referee.
Medals will be awarded to top 4 fencers in each event.
Entry Fee: $65.00 per event. AGFC members pay $50.00 per event.
Fees will be collected at the Tournament. Only Cash or Venmo will be accepted.
Registration Deadline - Thursday, August 21, 2025 (extended)
Late registration Fee after deadline: 75.00
Registration: You must be pre-registered on AskFred to participate. Late entrees or at the Door registration will be allowed. Kindly remove your entry or contact us directly if your plans change and you will not be able to participate.
Current USFA membership (Competitive or Access Membership) is required for participation in the tournament.
Competitors must wear a full fencing uniform, including long socks, knickers, underarm protector, jacket, and a chest protector for women. An FIE certified chest protector is required for foil if used for males and mandatory for females. Masks and gloves will undergo a safety inspection at the tournament.
To obtain or renew USFA membership here: http://www.usfencing.org/membership
Location:
Avant Garde Fencers Club
2209 Barry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Parking:
All parking spots in front of the building (including the ones marked Barry Plating Co.). There is also street parking on Olympic Blvd. Do Not Park in front of Meraki Gym. Towing is enforced.
NO armory or equipment repair on site.
LIVE RESULTS: www.fencingtimelive.com
More Info:
Karen Lieu, Bout Committee Chair
E-MAIL: Contact the event organizers at: ffencer@hotmail.com