-A set of footwear that is non marking, low profile tread. Boots of any kind and shoes with hard edged soles are prohibited. If you have questions, contact tournament staff. This is non-negotiable due to venue requirements.

-A mask designed for HEMA fencing that is free of dents, deformations or other structural flaws

-Protection for the back of the head and neck.

-A padded fencing jacket built to withstand 350 Newtons of puncturing force, and of sufficient padding to mitigate any serious injury caused by a strike with an appropriate fencing weapon to the covered area.

-A gorget designed for hema that will intercept any strikes or thrusts that slide between the fencing jacket and mask.

-Hard elbow protection, covering three points of articulation on the elbow.

-Gloves for both hands designed to protect from and withstand strikes made by appropriate fencing weapons, that protect the hands and wrists.

-A hard cup for fencers with testicles.

-A hard breast protector for fencers with breasts is strongly recommended.

-Hard knee and shin protection.

-Pants or other fabric that completely covers the upper legs and waist upwards from the knee protection.

All gear must fit well and be in good working order and will be inspected by tournament staff prior to fencing.

Any modification, replacement or removal of gear after the gear check must be approved by tournament staff.

Weapons of the noted types from the following makers are pre-approved:

-Albion - Meyer

-Arm & Armor - Fechtbuch

-Fechterspiel Aureus - All feders

-Blackfencer - All feders, Sparring longsword

-Castille Armory - Standard feder

-Comfort Fencing - Dobringer

-Ensifer - All feders

-Krieger Armory - All feders, Blunt longsword "The Sentinel"

-Mac Arms - All feders

-Pavel Moc - All feders

-Regenyei - All feders except Strong

-SGT Blades - All feders

-Sigi Forge - All standard and shorter models

We reserve the right to allow or disallow any weapons at gear check. Sidearms such as bucklers or daggers are not allowed.

All swords will be taped with colored electrical tape for safety

-A set of footwear that is non marking, low profile tread. Boots of any kind and shoes with hard edged soles are prohibited. If you have questions, contact tournament staff. This is non-negotiable due to venue requirements.

-A mask designed for HEMA fencing that is free of dents, deformations or other structural flaws

-Protection for the back of the head and neck.

-A padded fencing jacket built to withstand 350 Newtons of puncturing force, and of sufficient padding to mitigate any serious injury caused by a strike with an appropriate fencing weapon to the covered area.

-A gorget designed for hema that will intercept any strikes or thrusts that slide between the fencing jacket and mask.

-Hard elbow protection, covering three points of articulation on the elbow.

-Gloves designed to protect from and withstand strikes made by appropriate fencing weapons, that protect the hands and wrists. Please note that sword and buckler fencers will be required to wear heavy gloves on both hands.

-A hard cup for fencers with testicles.

-A hard breast protector for fencers with breasts is strongly recommended.

-Hard knee and shin protection.

-Pants or other fabric that completely covers the upper legs and waist upwards from the knee protection.

All gear must fit well and be in good working order and will be inspected by tournament staff prior to fencing.

Any modification, replacement or removal of gear after the gear check must be approved by tournament staff.

All swords must be in the style of arming sword, with a cross-hilt and balanced for safe sparring. Weapons from the following makers are pre-approved:

-VB from Purpleheart

-Malleus Martialis

-Sigi

-Regenyei

-SGT

-Castille

-Krieger Armory USA

-Krieger Historical

-Nova Fencing Arming sword

-Chlebowski

-Aureus

-Poker Armoury

-Kvetun

All swords will be taped with colored electrical tape for safety and have a blade length under 33 inches.

Bucklers:

-Cold Steel plastic bucklers

-Steel bucklers of no more than 14” in diameter

-No Talhoffer spiked bucklers

-Wooden Bucklers may be approved on a case by case basis- must be reinforced edges

-A set of footwear that is non marking, low profile tread. Boots of any kind and shoes with hard edged soles are prohibited. If you have questions, contact tournament staff. This is non-negotiable due to venue requirements.

-A mask designed for HEMA or sport fencing that is free of dents, deformations or other structural flaws

-Protection for the back of the head and neck.

-A fencing jacket built to withstand 350 Newtons of puncturing force.

-A gorget designed for hema that will intercept any strikes or thrusts that slide between the fencing jacket and mask.

-Hard elbow protection, covering three points of articulation on the elbow.

-Gloves for both hands made out of leather or some other durable material.

-A hard cup for fencers with testicles.

-A hard breast protector for fencers with breasts is strongly recommended.

-Hard knee and shin protection.

-Pants or other fabric that completely covers the upper legs and waist upwards from the knee protection.

All gear must fit well and be in good working order and will be inspected by tournament staff prior to fencing.

Any modification, replacement or removal of gear after the gear check must be approved by tournament staff.

Valid weapons must satisfy the following requirements:

-A maximum blade length of 43in, measured from the quillons

-Must be specific to HEMA or SCA heavy rapier fencing. Excludes the use of triangular cross-section blades (i.e., musketeer blades, epee blades) and excludes the use of FIE style grips and guards

-Must be in good working order. This means no burrs, cracks, or deep nicks asking the blade or on the guard

-All blades must be affixed with a rubber or leather blunt to be considered safe for use. They must also be taped with bright tape to facilitate easier judging.