The primary purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for relatively inexperienced fencers to gain tournament experience, both in competing and in marshalling. It will also provide an opportunity for fencers from the participating schools to encounter different fencing styles and learn to adapt to them. The participation of high-ranking fencers (Boss Fight) will provide an opportunity for less experienced competitors to benchmark their performance against general HEMA competition standards.
In view of the stated purpose of this event:
• Fencers with all levels of experience are welcome to participate.
• Relatively inexperienced fencers are particularly encouraged to participate to gain
experience.
• Experienced fencers are encouraged to participate for their own benefit, as well as
to support the development of our HEMA community, with the provisos that:
o Boss Fighters will not be eligible to progress to the finals, in order to give less
experienced fencers the opportunity to taste glory.
o Pools will be arranged so that every less experienced entrant will have an
equal number of bouts against a Boss Fighter.
o Given the limited places in this tournament, priority will be given to less
experienced fencers. More experienced fencers’ registrations will be confirmed
subsequently.
