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Melbourne HEMA Open

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This three day public holiday tournament event will feature Rapier, Longsword, and Sidesword open competitions plus URG and Masters categories. Each day will focus on only one weapon

All fencers will get a minimum of 8 matches per tournament

Interstate travelers will be assisted with billeting and travel to and from the venue, in addition interstate tickets are significantly discounted.

Rules and equipment: Target Priority, based closely on the HFA rules and equipment

Participants: Competitors must come from a recognised/reputable historical fencing club with insurance.
Volunteers: Events are only possible with the help of volunteers, if you would like to be involved please let us know.

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Schedule
Saturday 6 June
9 am – Venue opens
9:30 am – Guest workshop
11 am – Rapier Tournament
3:30 pm – Finals
4 pm – Open Sparring
5:30 pm – Social event

Sunday 7 June
9 am – Venue opens
9:30 am – Guest workshop
11 am – Sidesword Tournament
3:30 pm – Finals
4 pm – Open Sparring
5:30 pm – Social event

Monday 8 June
9 am – Venue opens
9:30 am – Guest workshop
11 am – Longsword Tournament
3:30 pm – Finals
4 pm – Open Sparring
5:30 pm – Social event


Can you help?

We are looking for volunteers to referee the tournament as well as run the table and organise the task allocations on the day. Contact Gindi via fb, discord,or email

Dedicated referees and table staff will also receive an honorarium of $140 per day.

Volunteer Schedule here –

Will the results be submitted to HEMA Ratings?
Yes. Individual matches from all the tournaments will be submitted to HEMA Ratings.

Will there be swords to borrow?
Yes there will be loaner Longswords, Sideswords, and Rapiers to borrow if needed. There will also be some limited loaner PPE – with priority going to newer fencers. If you need to borrow something we encourage you to organise it with your home club in advance.

What are the gear requirements?

Full Rules are yet to be released.

Venue
Darebin Community Stadium,
857 Plenty Rd, Reservoir VIC 3073
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https://w3w.co/breed.hiking.ocean

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