Tournament
Checklist
Welcome to the WCFA Family
En Garde
TournameNt checklist
Pre-Tournament
Register USA Fencing membership
Register AskFRED account
Buy your fencing gear
Try your fencing gear at club
Register for event (>4 wks prior)
Local events managed on AskFRED
Transportation & hotel reservations
Consult coach for strip coaching availabilities
Other items for Tournament
Fencing bag/duffel
Towels
Water bottles
Jump rope (optional)
Earphones (optional)
Massage gun (optional)
Day of Tournament
After Pools
Check your bout scores
Shake the referee’s hand
Rest to conserve energy between Pool and DE
Stay hydrated/ Eat a snack
Keep your fighting/learning spirit intact.
Check in with your coaches before you leave the tournament.
Pack for Tournament
USA Fencing membership card
Electric fencing mask
Fencing jacket
Chest protector
Fencing lame x 2
Electric fencing glove x 2
Saber weapon x 2
Plastron
Fencing pants
Fencing socks x 2
Fencing shoes
Body Cord x 2
Mask Cord x 2
Check-in (at least 1 hr ahead)
Complete equipment check
Say “hi” to your coaches
Warm-up routine
Stretch
Practice Bouts
Stay hydrated
Check fencingtimelive.com for your pool and DE assignments
Text your coaches when you are “on deck.”
Please email coaches for detailed strip coaching instructions prior to the tournament.
We are Family
In the heart of West Coast, where sabers meet,
We stand as one family, never facing defeat.
With unity and compassion, we carve our way, Encouraging each other, every single day.
In competition and teamwork, we're complete!
