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8:00 am:
Senior Mixed Epee
Youth Foil
11:00 am:
Senior Mixed Foil
One Touch Epee
2:00 pm:
Senior Mixed Saber
Times listed above are competition times. Registration/check-in will open 30 minutes prior to start of competition. Please keep that in mind if you are competing in multiple events.
Lied Recreation Athletic Center
Iowa State Campus, Ames
Steve Behrends
515.865.5731
SteveBehrends@gmail.com
2026 QUALIFYING EVENT
All fencing athletes must pick up their t-shirts at Sukup End Zone at Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011)
This is a sanctioned USFA event. All competitors must have current USFA membership and equipment conforming to USFA rules.
Competition will consist of one round of pools with everyone going into a direct elimination.
8:00 am:
Senior Mixed Epee
Youth Foil
11:00 am:
Senior Mixed Foil
One Touch Epee
2:00 pm:
Senior Mixed Saber
The One Touch Epee event will consist of pools and DEs. Pools will be fenced to one touch. DEs will be fenced to three touches. The event will not be sanctioned, but all USFA rules will be enforced.
Times listed above are competition times. Registration/check-in will open 30 minutes prior to start of competition. Please keep that in mind if you are competing in multiple events.
Youth competitors must be 12 years old or younger as of January 1, 2025.
Adult/Senior competitors must be 13 years or older as of January 1, 2025.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in each division.
Please contact the commissioner if you can provide scoring equipment. Other personal equipment (foils, epees, body cords, lames for foils, jackets and masks, etc.) will need to be provided by the athlete. This is a USFA sanctioned event so all equipment must conform to USFA rules.
One Touch Epee
Youth Foil
Senior Mixed Epee
Senior Mixed Foil
Senior Mixed Saber
$27 if registered by May 1
$32 if registered between May 2 – June 2
$40 if registered between June 3 – July 7
Athletes receive a cotton t-shirt with their entry fee. For $12, athletes can upgrade to a dri-fit shirt during registration. The deadline to order a shirt is June 26.
Unlike past years, pre-registration is required. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-SITE.
Spectator Admissions will be taken at the event. Spectators can pre-purchase admission by clicking HERE or admission can be purchased on-site.
5 & Over: $5.00
4 & Under: Free
For more information on admission fees, click HERE.
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