Forge Fencing welcomes you to Bull City Y8 - RYC - RJCC. History will be made in USA Fencing as this will be the very first regional fencing tournament to be held on the campus of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) at North Carolina Central University. Go Eagles!

All athletes must complete a waiver for NCCU in order to participate. Please print out, complete, and bring with you when you check in for your event.  Download the waiver HERE.

Information about our event for athletes, parents, and coaches can be found on the BLOG post.

Initial Seedings and Live Results will be posted on www.fencingtimelive.com on Friday morning.

Please be aware that Bull City RaceFest is taking place on Sunday Morning throughout downtown. This is a large race that will impact some road closures.  Please review the road closure information HERE and plan your route accordingly.

This tournament is open to all regions of USA Fencing.

This tournament will follow the current rules and procedures of USA Fencing (https://www.usafencing.org/athlete-handbook).

Tournament Guidelines

• RYC Guidelines click here
• RJCC Guidelines click here
• ROC Guidelines click here

Age Eligibility Birth Years

* Y8   = Birth years 2015 - 2018
* Y10  = Birth years 2013 - 2016
* Y12  = Birth years 2011 - 2014 (or on Y10 NRPS)
* Y14  = Birth years 2009 - 2012 (or on Y12 NRPS)
* CDT  = Birth years 2007 - 2010 (or on Y14 NRPS)
* JR   = Birth years 2004 - 2010 (or on Cadet NRPS)

Current point standings click here

Tournament Schedule

• The tournament daily schedule is SUBJECT TO CHANGE based upon registrations, entries, capping and health (safety) protocols.

• All times are close of check-in.

Blue Gauntlet will be our onsite equipment vendor for the Event.

There will be Armory Check available on Friday, 10/13 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Additional details will be sent out in a pre-event email once they are finalized. Due to the size of the event, our armory staff will be handling equipment check and on-strip calls. They will not have availability to assist you with personal equipment repairs. Be sure your equipment is in excellent working condition, and please utilize our vendor to assist you with equipment needs.

Food & Concessions Concessions are available via vending machines on the ground floor of the gym complex. There are 2 snack machines, and 2 beverage machines. Water fountains are available on all 3 levels of the gym. Pearson Dining Hall is a short walk from the gym and has brunch and lunch available.