Q: Why does the event cost so much?

The staff and class instructor are paid. This accounts for roughly 2/3 of the budge. This event will not turn a profit. All proceeds go to paying the staff and instructor.

Q: Who qualifies for Veteran's

Veteran's is for fencers who are aged 40+ on the day of the event.

Q: Who qualifies for Under-represented Genders (URG)

Any gender besides a cis-gendered male.

Question 1

How do I register for a Tournament?

Accepted Answer

Select the General Admission ticket and then Add-on the tournaments you wish to compete in.

Question 2

Can I fence in Tier A and B?

Accepted Answer

No, please pick one based on the criteria above.

Question 3

Should I fence in Tier A or Tier B?

Accepted Answer

Here are the suggested criteria for competing in A a) Placed in the top 3 of a tournament with <12 participants b) Placed in the top 5 of a tournament with between <24 participants c) Placed in the top 8 of a tournament with 24+ participants. Placing with MOF epee or foil or rapier would count.

Question 4

What if I want to spectate?

Accepted Answer

Spectators are free.

Question 5

Why does the event cost so much?

Accepted Answer

The staff and class instructor are paid. This accounts for roughly 2/3 of the budge. This event will not turn a profit. All proceeds go to paying the staff and instructor.

Question 6

Who qualifies for Veteran's

Accepted Answer

Veteran's is for fencers who are aged 40+ on the day of the event.

Question 7

Who qualifies for Under-represented Genders (URG)

Accepted Answer

Any gender besides a cis-gendered male.

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