Welcome to the Star Fencing Cup

We promise

• Start all events on time within few minutes after close registration
• No delay before and between rounds and no flighted events
• Highly skilled Bout Committee staff and highly ranked & licensed National and International referees

The Venue

• Fore Kicks III Indoor and Outdoor Sports Complex - 223 Fremont St, Taunton, MA 02780
• 175,000 sqft State of the art facility
• Around the clock cleaning and disinfecting routines throughout the whole venue

COVID-19 Guidelines (Subject to Change) - Read Carefully

• This tournament is subject to state laws and orders regarding COVID-19, including assembly of persons
• COVID-19 Protocols will be implemented throughout the whole tournament. There will be no exceptions. IF YOU CAN'T COMPLY DO NOT REGISTER
• If the tournament is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns or by the order of USA Fencing, a full refund will be issued to all fencers except for admin fees.
• Fencers are advised to wash their clothes each day before they come to tournaments. Armorers have the full right to decline checking unwashed or uncleaned equipment
• All events will be capped, and entry is on a first-come first-served basis - NO EXCEPTIONS. Once the tournament has filled to the capped amount, a wait list will begin. When an athlete withdraws from the event the next person on the wait list will then have 48 hours to officially register for the event and pay event fees.
• According to USA Fencing recent regulations, everyone in the venue must wear a face mask that covers nose and mouth except when eating and/or drinking. Fencers don't have to wear facemask while competing, but have to wear it all other times. There are no exceptions.
• Face Shield is not a replacement to face mask.
• There may be additional instructions related to COVID-19 safety measures. We will keep this webpage updated and we will send a mass email to all participants with all instructions prior to the tournament.

Important - Read Carefully

• All fencing strips will be surrounded by stanchions (Fencing Zones). Spectators to sit outside the stanchions all times.
• No food or drink allowed in Fencing Zones.
• No parents, coaches, or spectators are allowed inside the fencing zones. NO EXCEPTIONS. However, only one coach is allowed to assist a fencer during DE bouts. Coach will stand in a clearly designated area and will be instructed not to step out of this area until the bout ends. Violators will be escorted out of the venue immediately. Fencers, please relay this information to your coach
• Fencers to stay behind the strips all the time, except for the times they are fencing.
• Fencers are not required to sign the score sheet or DE slips. They can check the results at www.fencingtimelive.com instead and report any error to the Bout Committee
• Fencers to refrain from shaking hands after bouts
• When you have finished fencing in your event, please gather up your belongings quickly and leave the building immediately. You may not stay and socialize
• Monitors will be placed to display pools or results. You can also check live tournament results and tournament progress at www.fencingtimelive.com

Contact Information

Please send any question to starfencingcup@gmail.com

FIE Referees and highly rated USA Fencing referees

Age Eligibility

• Y10 = 2012-2015
• Y12 = 2010-2013 (or on Y10 NRPS)
• Y14 = 2008-2011 (or on Y12 NRPS)
• CADET = 2006-2009 (or on Y14 NRPS)
• JUNIOR = 2003-2009 (or on CADET NRPS)

Current point standings click here

Tournament Guidelines

RYC Guidelines - click here

RCC Guidelines - click here

Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change)

• All times are Close of Check-in
• Start time of events are subject to change to maintain load balancing. We will notify all fencers if there will be any change in start times
• Capping of events is subject to change to maintain reasonable number of attendees throughout the whole days

Saturday September 17th

• 8:00 AM JMF
• 8:00 AM Y12ME
• 8:00 AM Y12WF
• 8:00 AM JWE
• 8:00 AM CWS
• 11:30 AM Y10MF
• 11:30 AM CME
• 11:30 AM CMS
• 11:30 AM Y10WE
• 11:30 AM Y12WS
• 3:00 PM Y14MF
• 3:00 PM Y12MS
• 3:00 PM CWF
• 3:00 PM Y14WE
• 3:00 PM Y10WS

Sunday September 18th

• 8:00 AM JME
• 8:00 AM Y10MS
• 8:00 AM Y14WF
• 8:00 AM CWE
• 8:00 AM JWS
• 11:30 AM Y12MF
• 11:30 AM 14ME
• 11:30 AM JMS
• 11:30 AM Y10WF
• 11:30 AM Y12WE
• 1:30 PM Y14WS
• 3:00 PM CMF
• 3:00 PM Y10ME
• 3:00 PM Y14MS
• 3:00 PM JWF

Check-In

1. Venue opens 6:30AM Saturday and Sunday. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before close of check-in.
2. Proof of current USA Fencing membership. If a fencer is not a member yet, or membership has expired, the fencer has to complete and pay for USA Fencing membership at the door.
3. To become a member of USA Fencing click here
4. All fencers must have a USA Fencing membership card or a clearly legible copy to use the Auto Check-In feature.
5. Fencers to present proof of age: Original or copies of birth certificate, passport or driver's license, unless if the USA Fencing membership card has "Birth year is Verified " is noted on the card.
6. Fencers must check in everyday they compete.

Our Sponsors

• Equipment Vendor - Absolute Fencing Gear www.abolutefencinggear.com
• Official Event Merchandiser - Lamsah for T-Shirts & Custom Printing