Saved by the Bell Tournament

Schools out for the summer! Come by the Saved By the Bell friendly tournament to kick off summer 2024 with a fun youth and teen competition at Davis Fencing Academy of Miami. This is our first tourney in the new fencing hall, with six Olympic-length strips on a floating wood floor and brand new Favero scoring machines.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. This is a friendly 'E and Under' tournament. Many students are competing for their very first or second time.
2. If you are looking for a more competitive tournament, please see the Sunshine State Games at the Miami Convention Center.

Join us for the Saved by the Bell youth-friendly (épée-only tournament)

Épée events to include:

1. Youth 8 (Mixed)
2. Youth 10 (Mixed)
3. Youth 12 (Mixed)
4. Youth 14 (Mixed)
5. Under-19 (Mixed, Combined)

*Medals will be awarded to fencers who finish first, second, and tied for third. Trophy will go to first place finisher.

**Individual events with less than 6 may be combined with another age category (which may be at another time). For example, if Y8 has 5 fencers, and Y10 has 5, this may result in a Y8/Y10 combined event.

When is the tournament?

Saturday, June 8th, from 9am to close of last event.

Where is the tournament?

Davis Fencing Academy at the Kings Creek Shopping Plaza.

8080 SW 81st Drive, Miami, FL 33143

Plenty of free parking in-front and in-rear of plaza

Fencing hall is on right-side of plaza, between Sacred Heart Montessori and Athletic Compound.

Signage placed in parking lot and on grounds to help you find the hall.

What are the fees?

Tourney fee is $40 with online pre-registration (or $50 at the door); first event is $20; additional events are $10 each.

How can I register & pay for the tournament?

All registration should be completed through this AskFRED page. Payment may be completed online through AskFRED or in person through Cash, Check, Zelle, or Credit Card. A $2 fee will be added to in person Credit Card payments. Sorry, Venmo and PayPal will not be accepted.

Where do parents and spectators watch the tournament?

DFAM has very limited parent/spectator seating and standing room. Non-participants, including parents and spectators, are NOT allowed on the fencing floor unless by permission and for their own protection. The fencing hall has large windows on two sides, allowing spectators viewing while standing/sitting outside.

Accommodations:

DFAM has one small restroom. Two larger ADA restrooms are located upstairs, accessible by elevator in atrium across from hall.

Water bottles encouraged. Water dispenser will be made available outside in atrium.

Restaurants and cafes are available in plaza (Mamma Doras pizzeria and Hole in the Wall restaurant).

Fencing hall is air-conditioned.

Liability Waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by the Gold Coast Division of USA Fencing. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release the USA Fencing, Gold Coast Division tournament sponsors (Davis Fencing Academy of Miami), and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Davis Fencing Academy of Miami to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament.

Current valid USA Fencing membership is required. You MUST show your USA Fencing card or have proof that payment has been made. You may join/renew at the door, however, please arrive with a completed membership form (parent signature required for fencers under age 18). Membership can be renewed online, as well. If you renew online, please print out or demonstrate on a mobile device your new membership card or payment receipt to show at the tournament registration desk.

Refund Policy

Refunds will not be granted on the day of the tournament, 06/08/24. Requests for refunds made at least 48 hours in advance will be honored at 50% of the total of all tournament and event fees paid. Refunds due to unforeseen events and extenuating circumstances may be granted at Davis Fencing Academy's discretion.

Please note that event staffing and planning decisions are conducted in advance to offer a quality tournament experience for everyone and late cancellations are difficult for event planning purposes.

Tournament and Event Withdrawal:

* Withdrawal during pools: If medical withdrawal occurs during pool round (fencer does not complete pool), then fencer has no results to report and cannot be used towards competitive field total to determine classification or qualification to championships.

* Withdrawal during DE: If a medical withdrawal occurs after completion of the pool or during DE round the fencer keeps their place in table to determine results and may be used towards competitive field total to determine classification and/or qualification to championships.

* A fencer receiving a black card (for failure to appear at strip or other penalty in accordance with the penalty chart) will be listed in the final results as *Fencer Excluded and results cannot be used toward competitive field total to determine classification and/or qualification to championships.

Who is running the tournament?

Jeff and Jacquelyn Davis (Owners, Davis Fencing Academy of Miami)

Coach Davis is proud to host the first fencing tournament in our beautiful new fencing salle, which includes six Olympic-length strips on a floating wood floor with top-of-the-line Favero scoring machines. DFAM started in November 2022, with the mission of increasing interest, widening access, and deepening knowledge in the sport of fencing throughout South Florida. In this mission, Jeff and Jacquelyn have launched numerous programs and events, introduced the sport to hundreds of people, started a Miami Beach location, and opened a dedicated fencing hall...one of few in the State of Florida.

What else should I know for this event?

Fencing, like many martial arts, is built on the principle of Respect. Be respectful to organizers, facilities, and participants, and you will be welcomed at this event and future events.

Organizers will follow Rules of Conduct in alignment with USA Fencing policies. Anti-sporting behavior, and offenses against sportsmanship, will be awarded Warning and Black cards, respectively. This applies to ALL in attendance, participants, coaches, and spectators alike.

For specific questions or concerns, please contact Coach Jeff Davis at jeff@davisfencingmiami.com, or by cellphone at (305) 748-0700.