2025 NEE Open Tournament

Date

January 25 & 26, 2025

Location

Melfort Mall

1121 Main St

Melfort, SK S0E 1A0

The above times are for close of registration. Fencers not present at close of registration will be withdrawn.

* Registration in the Wheelchair events is complementary with registration to the corresponding Open event.

 The Registration Sheet will be updated periodically as registrations come in.

Online Registration

You can Sign up online at https://2mev.com/#!/events/2025-nee-open-tournament-registration

Once you signed up for the tournament, you can sign up for the events at https://2mev.com/#!/events/2025-nee-open-tournament

Age Restrictions

Masters – 1994 and earlier
Open – 2012 and earlier
Junior – 2005 and later
Cadet – 2008 and later
U15 – 2010 and later
U13 – 2012 and later
U10 – 2015 and later

Fees

There is a $37.50 registration fee, or a $27.50 registration fee if registration is completed by the Early Bird Deadline.

U10/U13 events are $10.00 each, or free before the early bird deadline. U15 events are $25.00 each, or $15.00 before early bird. Cadet, Junior, Open & Masters events are $40.00 each, or $30.00 before the early bird deadline.

Fencers competing in the Open and Wheelchair events in a weapon may compete in the Wheelchair event for free and may register for that event when checking in for the Open at the venue on the day of the event.

Prices subject to PST if you are 18 years of age or older. Early Bird Registration Deadline is Tuesday, January 14th at 10pm. Registration closes Sunday, January 19th  at 10pm.

Rules and Regulations

Fencers may enter more than one event on each day, but they may be required to withdraw from an event if their
entry will impede the progress of the competition. Fencers must remain in the event in progress.

All Fencers, with the exception of U10 & U13 must have a valid CFF license and Regular SFA memberships. U10 & U13 categories must have at least a SFA Recreational membership, but a regular membership & CFF License if they compete in older categories

U10/U13 Events

For all U10/U13 events we will be seperated by age for this competition. If there is at least 3 U10s’ and 3 U13s’ they will be separated into two events. Then for each of those events if there is at least 3 girls and 3 boys they will be separated once more. 

Mini-Epee will be using foils. For Mini-Epee and Foil events with any U10 fencers the maximum blade size allowed is size 2.

Equipment Standards

Clothing

For all age categories (U10, U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, and Masters):

Mask: Fencing masks must be fitted with a strap. Masks without strap will be rejected. In foil the conductive bib is mandatory (except for U10/13); retrofits are allowed but they must adhere to FIE specifications. Visor masks are not permitted. Leon Paul Comfort-Fit masks without supporting tang must include factory supplied retaining clip or certified retro-fit.

Jacket: Fencing jacket must overlap the pants by 10 cm as according to FIE rules.

Pants: Fencing pants required. Socks must meet lower edge of pants as according to FIE rules.

Plastron: Plastron mandatory as per FIE rules.

Chest Protector: Mandatory for women as per FIE rules. U13 or lower mandatory for both genders. For foil, chest protectors must be padded for U15 and up.

Blades

For all age categories (U10, U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, and Veterans):

Use of non-FIE blades is allowable.

For age categories:

U10 – size 2 blades or smaller required, except in Sabre (no special rules).

U13 and up – no special rules regarding the maximum blade length.

For Mini-Epee events foils will be used.

ArmourerArmourer will be checking:

• gloves to ensure no holes or tears exist
• masks for conformity to above rules and punch test if required
• body wires and mask clips for conductivity