Fencing
EVENT DATE
February 4, 2023
LOCATION
West Michigan Fencing Academy
1111 Godfrey Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Directions
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - Senior Mixed Foil
10:00 AM - Senior Mixed Sabre
11:00 AM - Senior Women’s Foil
12:30 PM - Women’s Epee
1:00 PM - Y12 Mixed Foil
3:00 PM - Senior Mixed Epee
COST
$35 first event
$20 additional event
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
This event is not restricted to Michigan fencers. For eligibility questions, please email Julie at jshields@stategamesofmichigan.com.
USFA Membership is required
USFA rules and equipment requirements apply
If you only have a high school competition membership, you will need to upgrade to a full competitive membership
This tournament is a Walk N Roll, so if any parafencers sign up, we will follow the Walk N Roll rules in the Athlete's Handbook
The tournament is seeded based upon the ratings of all fencers. The parafencers and able-bodied fencers will be able to earn ratings from this event based upon the USA Fencing Event Classification Chart. During the competition, all able-bodied fencers will compete against each other using traditional able-body rules. When two parafencers, or an able-bodied and parafencer, fence in pools or direct elimination bouts, the bout will take place in a seated position using parafencing rules.
Registration closes 2/2/23
STATE GAMES WAIVERS
All participants must sign the Meijer State Games of Michigan waivers to participate in the tournament. Signing the waivers does not sign you up for the event.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Barb Nemecek
nemos3@aol.com
EVENT HOST
AWARDS
Meijer State Games of Michigan gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each division
MERCHANDISE
Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games merchandise is now available! Head over and get your gear today to get ready for the 2023 winter Games!
