Teen & Adult Academy Foil Tournament

Teen & Adult FOIL Academy Practice Tournament - July 15th


Our first FOIL Teen & Adult foil academy tournament will be on Friday, July 15th 2 6:30pm.  Please read carefully, and reach out to Coach Jeff if you have questions. We ask all fencers to please pre-register in advance so that we can prepare equipment and staff. The goal of these events are to provide a FUN and exciting introduction to the fencing competition experience. Fencers will learn the basics of a fencing tournament as well as gain experience in a competition-style event. The Forge Coaching Staff will guide the athletes through the process, explain how tournaments work, and provide an outstanding learning experience. 

Students age 13 through adult are eligible to participate.

Cost is $25 per student & registration closes the day before the event.

Participants will learn:
  • Proper tournament etiquette & competition expectations
  • How to properly warm-up and prepare for a competition
  • How fencing competitions are organized with "pool" and "direct elimination" rounds
  • The role of the referee & tournament specific rules
  • Tournament tactics & strategies
  • How to define success & set personal goals
  • Teamwork & Sportsmanship!


What to bring:
Fencers should arrive prior to their posted arrival time, with whatever fencing gear they have. We will provide any additional equipment they will require. Self care items should include a water bottle, and snack. 

What to expect:
Fencing competitions general consist of 2 rounds. The first round is a round-robin style where fencers are put into "pools" and fence everyone in their group to 5 touches. The second round is the direct elimination table in which the fencers are seeded into a single elimination tableu and fence to either 10 touches or 15 touches.

Questions? Reach out to Jeff@forgefencing.com!

Date: July 15, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: The FORGE Main Campus
610 North Duke Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701 US
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