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Lincoln Fencing Club

Lincoln, Ne - 402.420.7688

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I’m heading to a tournament. What should I bring?

traveller-suitcaseMark all items with your name and all valuables with address, phone #, & club

Basic:

Mask (sewn-in bib, must pass 12 K punch test)
Mask Cord (for sabre only)
Underarm Protector (plastron)
Breast Protector (mandatory for women)
Jacket (no holes, must close in back or opposite weapon arm)
Lame’
Knickers (no holes, must be overlapped by jacket by at least 4 inches)
Glove (no holes except for body cord, must cover approximately half forearm)
Gauntlet (for sabre only)
Long Socks (traditionally white, must reach bottom of your knickers)
Fencing Shoes or Sneakers
Minimum 2 working weapons
Minimum 2 working body cords
Fencing Bag
Water Bottle / Athletic Drink
Healthy Snacks
Tournament Flyer / Driving Directions / Evidence of Pre-registration
USFA Card
Adequate cash, check, credit card, etc.
Medical Insurance Card / Emergency Contacts

Advisable:

Notebook
Sweat Towel and old towel for cleaning shoes
Team Jacket or Sweat Jacket
Dry shirt / change of clothes
Under-knicker shorts
Athletic supporter / cup (Men only)
Sports bra (Women only)
Tool Kit, Needle and Thread, Test Box
Tissues, Band-Aids, pain killers, Tums, etc.
Hair Ties / Comb / Brush

Optional:

USFA Rule Book
Strip set-up (reels / box) as Promised to Host Club
Shower Items: towel, shampoo, soap, and plastic bag to hold wet equipment
Camera / Film
Cell Phone / Phone Card
Folding Chair
Spectators / Spectator Hobbies To Pass Time
Homework, Book, Hacky-Sack / Lucky Rabbit’s Foot / CD Player / Gameboy

Overnight:

Toothbrush / sundries / cosmetics
Medication
Pajamas
Swim Suit
Change of Clothes
Sleeping bag / pillow
Hotel / Host Directions

 

by: Lisa Franz 

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6100 O Street, Suite 508

Lincoln, NE 68505

Phone (402) 420-7688

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