Gold Coast Classic: September Rapier Tournament

Announcing our third tournament in the 2024 Gold Coast Classic series: a one day, rapier tournament. If you loved our sidesword and longsword tournaments, make sure you book a spot for this one. As always, GCC events focus on one weapon and run as single day events. Timetable, format, and location are the same as our previous GCC events.

We use the Swiss System for pools meaning each fencer will receive the maximum number of matches in the tournament rather than facing elimination after a single pool. Fencers will compete in two initial 'seeding' pools before their final pool which is determined by on-the-day performance. This means each fencer should expect between 12-15 matches on the day.

Tickets will be strictly capped - 20 tickets will be available in the first release, we will then release tickets in sets of 4 or 5 to maintain workable numbers. If your placing is put as a reserve we will provide a full refund prior to the event. 

Event data will be sent to HEMA Ratings and the Australian Historical Fencing League. 

Rules and equipment: Sword Fighter Standard rules, based on closely on the HFA rules and equipment standards. https://docs.google.com/.../1UBPht.../edit...

Participants: Competitors must be insured and come from a recognised/reputable historical fencing club. Volunteers: Events are only possible with the help of volunteers, if you would like to be involved please let us know.