Fencers!
Just a reminder that Escrime Sundae is in ONE WEEK! (Saturday April 9) and is sizing up to be a fun event with many clubs participating.
Pre-registration is greatly appreciated–and if you have registered, remind your friends to register!
If you need help registering, please reply to this email and I can help. [Beginners and first timers, there is more info at the
bottom of the email for you!]
Events and registration close time:
- Senior Mixed Foil 10:30 am [Senior = 13 years and up]
- Senior Mixed Epee 10:30 am
- Senior Mixed Sabre 12:30 pm
- U16 Mixed Foil 12:30 pm – [U16 means open to any fencer who is
under 16 years at Dec 31, 2021] - Mixed Flepeebre (team fun event with each team having one epee, one foil, one sabre, 2pm, teams can be formed at the event)
Registration: https://askfred.net/Events/whoIsComing.php?tournament_id=50170
Fees: $20 for first event $10 for second event, all other events are free. Flepeebre is a free event.
Free ice cream for every fencer (once they are eliminated) and volunteers.
This is an unsanctioned and fun-focused tournament. Experienced fencers may be asked to assist with some refereeing (coordinated by Isaac who is head referee at this event).
ALSO AVAILABLE at the event:
Gordon Head Refugee Sponsorship Group will be providing fresh homemade Syrian savory hand pizzas for $3 per piece. There will be four types: cheese, meat, spinach, and zahtar. We will also have coffee for sale. Please bring cash for canteen sales. 100% of proceeds go to supporting a Syrian family arriving in Victoria later this month! We will also have some juice for sale and — if I can get the school coffee maker working — coffee!!
(Please note there is no food or vending available in the school other than our canteen and ice cream, so if these options do not suit, please bring your own snacks!)
New to tournaments?
Registration:
To register at https://askfred.net/Events/whoIsComing.php?tournament_id=50170
for the first time you will need to know:
- Fencer’s full name
- Fencer’s birth date
- Which event you will participate in
- Your home club (if none, choose unattached). Capital City Fencers Club is CCFC (Can)
- Email where updates of the tournament should be sent
You will be asked your ranking and membership number, but these can be left blank for now.
You can also send the above information to me and I will register you!
NOTE: Once registered to attend, you must also sign in at the tournament site no later than your event registration close time.
What to bring
You will need your mask, weapon, glove, jacket, lame, and body wire. CCFC members who have rented club equipment bring it to the event and use a club wire and weapon
Fencing pants (knickers) are not required, but you must have legs fully covered. Please wear sweatpants–shorts will not be permitted.
You must wear non-marking running shoes suitable for sport activity in a gym.
Aside from clothing, please bring a water bottle. Many fencers also bring a small towel and extra t-shirt. Snacks for energy during the event are also a good idea… limited snacks for sale at the event as noted above.
COVID
Fencers, spectators and volunteers must be vaccinated and will be asked to provide vaccination proof at the door.
Mask wearing is welcome but not mandatory.
We ask attendees to maintain social distancing.
When to show up and how long will it last
The time of the event is when registration closes. Please arrive ~30 minutes before the registration close time and check in/pay for your event before the registration close deadline.
Length of a tournament can be somewhat unpredictable, and depends on the number of registrants (per-registration is helpful!). Events can last 1.5-3 hours. Please plan to be to stay for the full event.
How to pay for the event
Cash can be paid at the event. Exact change is greatly appreciated.
Electronic payment can be made by etransfer. Send the registration fee to capcityfencing before Saturday — No password is required. If fencer is not the payee, please put fencer name in the memo.
Tournament structure:
Section 1: Poules
5 point bouts with each fencer in your group
Break (~10 minutes)
Section 2: DE
A bracket is set up based on Poule results. 15 point bouts with direct elimination — winner of the bout continues up the bracket, loser is eliminated (and gets ice cream!)
Awards are given at the end of DE for each event. Winners receive a sundae cup with which to enjoy their ice cream!
Spectators:
Spectators are welcome, within the COVID protocol rules. There is no charge to spectate.
Volunteers
YES PLEASE! Thanks to everyone who has volunteered thus far. Additional help is always welcome. Volunteering options include:
Set up pistes from 9:30 – 10:30,
Staffing registration table/checking COVID vaccine and taking registration fees from 9:45 am – 10:45 am and 12:00 to 12:45 pm.
Clean up (starting at around 4 pm until done)
To volunteer, reply to this email with info on what time you can be there and what you might be interested to do!
Capital City Fencers' Club 