The Rising Star Circuit is a NEW tournament system that will occur alongside our normally scheduled four conference tournaments. We recognize that it may be unfair to ask schools to send their beginning fencers to a conference tournament knowing that they will not perform as well. We want those fencers to have fun, too, and our normal circuit puts them at a disadvantage. Likewise, we recognize that schools may have to spend more money to have their fencers compete with such a disadvantage. We also want to afford the ability for new referees to practice their skills in an environment that is more respective of a learning environment for everyone.

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​NOTE: Participating in a Rising Star Circuit event does NOT exclude these schools from participating in any of the conference's tournaments.

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The conference will be adding (to start) one RSC tournament per semester. The Rules & Regulations for these tournament will be different than the regular conference tournaments. They are as follows:

• A fencer cannot have more than 4 semesters worth in fencing in order to participate.

• A school cannot field more than 2 squads in any weapon.

• ​The normal SWIFA Format will be used for 6+ squads in a weapon event.

• Less than 6 squads per weapon will use the full 9 5-touch Team Format instead of 1st to 5 victories.

• Equipment Requirements: USA Fencing requirements unless specified below

  • NO jeans​

  • Pants/sweats that do not have pockets are allowed

  • No electric foil bibs

  • No holes in gloves or jackets

  • Dead spots on lames or saber masks are at the discretion of the Armorer

  • No penalties for equipment failures or missing equipment when reporting to strip.

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• RSC Fees:

  • Annual Dues = $50.00​

  • Squad Fees = $30.00
     

• Referees:

  • will receive a $50.00 per diem, plus breakfast and lunch

  • Unless rated as a USA Fencing official, the Referee Applicant must meet virtually with either Paul or Tiffany PRIOR to the tournament to go over your basic understanding of the rules.