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Achille Longsword Tournaments 2022

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Have you been learning fencing for a while?

Now is the time to start competing – there will be two tournaments a Women’s Tournament and an Open entry Tournament.

These tournaments will be friendly and safe. Fight or Watch you will be welcomed, we even have swords and some protective equipment to borrow.

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Details:
Saturday 26th February 2022

Fine weather venue: Johnson Park, Basting St, Northcote
Wet weather venue: The Melbourne Salle, Preston


Schedule:
11 am – Venue opens for rego and warmups
11:30 – Registrations close
12 pm – Tournaments begin
4 pm – Finals
5 pm – Social event

NB We are using women as a shorthand for not a cis man – trans folks, enbies etc all welcome 🙂

Swords must meet weight, flex, and handling requirements – some swords will be available to borrow on the day as well. All other rules – to be advised.

Rules summary:
1. Competitors are responsible for awarding points against themselves. They do this by calling “GOOD” when struck by a valid blow

2. The Referee is not responsible for awarding points but they are still responsible for awarding penalties and sanctions, and maintaining safety.

3. Max blade length 106 cm, max handle length 37 cm.

4. All other rules to be advised at a later date.

Cost:
$15 booked before midnight 12/2/22
$25 booked before midnight 20/2/22
$30 afterward
Staff and Spectators free.

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