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Competition Information
We strongly encourage all club fencers to participate in the
appropriate competitions. Most competitions are in the LA area,
but there are occasional tournaments at UCSB and in SLO as well.
See the Tournaments page for more
information.
Please check the Age Criteria to see the competitions for which you are eligible.
Staying fueled is a challenge during long competitions. Read this
Nutrition Article for more information
on what to eat before and during a tournament.
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Equipment Checklist:
Here is a list of equipment you will need to fence. Be
sure to label all of your equipment!
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Sabre |
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Foil |
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Epee |
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Electric mask |
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Mask |
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Mask |
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Jacket |
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Jacket |
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Jacket |
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Electric lame |
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Electric lame |
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Knickers |
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Knickers |
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Knickers |
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Under arm protector |
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Under arm protector |
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Under arm protector |
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Glove |
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Glove |
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Glove |
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Electric cuff |
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2 body cords |
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2 body cords |
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2 body cords |
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2 mask cords |
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2 electric weapons |
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2 electric weapons |
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2 electric weapons |
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Socks* |
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Socks* |
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Socks* |
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(Girls) Chest guard |
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(Girls) Chest guard |
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(Girls) Chest guard |
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Shoes |
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Shoes |
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Shoes |
*Socks: You can purchase soccer
socks at any sports store and they will be cheaper than fencing
socks.
Epee and Foil fencers need some
additional equipment:
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Test box, weight (foil) and
shims (epee) |
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Tools - Jewelers
screwdrivers, 6mm hex wrench, adjustable wrench (foil
and epee) |
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Extra parts - screws,
springs, lock washers, tip tape (foil) |
Other Supplies:
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USFA Membership Card |
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Towel |
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Dried fruit, healthy snacks |
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Water |
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Club Sweats |
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Competition Log
(notebook) |
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Music/Book/Homework (keep busy between rounds) |
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dry T-shirt, dry socks/shoes or flipflops for afterward |
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Chair for parents (just in case) |
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Camera for the award
ceremony! |
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When you get to the
tournament:
Check in at the registration table with your USFA card.
Find a spot to park equipment or find rest of the team.
Get mask and other equipment checked. (Don't bring your bag to the armorer's table!)
Find the coach.
Jog, stretch,
practice footwork, fence to warm up.
Keep an eye/ear open for information being posted about your event.
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