Tournament of the Novice

Patterned after the ToD Tournament of Defense, but reversed with an emphasis on novice fencers. Two feeder lines form on each side of the lists entrance. Line 1 will be those who do not have a Grant of Arms or higher fencing award. Line 2 will be those who have a GoA, Peerage, or equivalent skill level in fencing or cut & thrust. Participants in Line 1 will take the field and fight 3 passes each with two different fighters from Line 2. Fencers from Line 2 will rotate in and fight 3 passes with one fighter from Line 1. If conversations about techniques, skills, or generally “That was great!” moments wish to be continued then fencers may retire to the Coaching Corner. This event is open to all styles and weapon forms, including cut & thrust, spears, and non-metal experimental weapons (if both participants agree and are properly equipped and authorized)