TOURNAMENT
& RULES
5th of October
Welcome to Stramash!
Saorsa's own Tournament and Workshop Event!
The Wee Stramash
Our Tournament is reserved for those who have started their broadsword training in or since 2022 and who haven't won any medals in any tournaments yet! We want to make sure as many people as possible can compete so this tournament will be with our foam swords.
Please note, to take part in the tournament, you must be 18+ and have your own personal insurance.
Both Tournaments will be held on the 5th of October
Kit Requirement
Minimum 350n fencing mask in good condition
Martial arts box for men and those with external genitalia
Glove
Recommended equipment;
Chest protector
Throat protector
Mask overlay
Forearm protectors
Joint protection
Any other protective equipment can be worn at a fighter or judges discretion
The Big Stramash
The Big Stramash is for those who have full protective gear and are ready to compete with some high level fencers! The Big Stramash will be a rated tournament, please contact HEMA Ratings if you do not wish to be submitted as a rated fencer or you wish to be anonymous.
We would appreciate volunteers to help judge both tournaments.
Please note, to take part in the tournament, you must be 18+ and have your own personal insurance.
Kit Requirement
Minimum 350N fencing mask in good condition
Minimum 350N jacket
Minimum 350N fencing trousers
Martial arts box for men and those with external genitalia
Chest protector
Throat protector
Mask overlay
Forearm & elbow protectors
Shin & knee guards
This tournament will be run on a "Bring your own Sword" basis.
Fencing Masks must be of sturdy make, tight fit and in good condition. Masks without a full 360 degree overlay must be 1600n rated.
Gloves must be appropriate for weapon used.
Those with a complex hilt will be permitted to use light gloves. Those using an open hilt will need heavy gloves for hand protection, stirrup hilts will require full longsword gloves.
Any other protective equipment can be worn at a fighter or judges discretion
Both curved and straight swords will be accepted.
Swords with simple D hilts or cross guards can be from 730-860g Swords with bowl hilts can be from 750-950g Full basket or complex hilts can be from 830-1300g provided the blade is of light design (eg armour class Manitoba or Castile economy basket)
Rolled or spatulated tips are required. If the point is not sufficiently thickened swords must have a secured thermoplastic tip. Thermoplastic tips are highly recommended for all weapons. Swords must have sufficient flex (max 15kg).
Examples of Blades that are too light: Hanwei Hutton, VB light, Kvetun 1895, Sigi Light, Regenyei Duellist.
Examples of blades that are too heavy or stiff: Regenyei stirrup hilt (older models over 900g), Kvetun 1796 Light Cavalry, Blackfencer 1796 Light Cavalry, Blackfencer Broadsword, Armour Class Re-enactment Broadsword.
Tournament Rules
Fights will be 2 Minute rounds
Whole body is a target, clean hits anywhere will be worth 1 point.
Doubles or afterblows mean fighters will both be awarded 0 points.
Bouts will end when one fighter scores 5 points or when the timer runs out.
Afterblows will only be counted if performed as one arm and one leg movement made simultaneously and completed in time with the lunge/step.
For an afterblow to count it must not take more than one beat of movement or fencing time.
If the afterblow is out of time it will not count and the first hit will be awarded the point.
Technical points will be awarded for demonstration of the techniques taught in four of the classes in the Workshops. There will be two technical prizes awarded per tournament. There will be maximum two points awarded per technique in each fight during the pools only.
Tournament Safety
Warnings will take on an accumulated "strike" policy throughout the tournament.
The first strike will receive a warning. The second will have a point deducted. The third will result in disqualification.
Once a warning has been issued, it will be recorded and stand for the remainder of the tournament.
All warnings are delivered at judges discretion and will take into account the level of the tournament.
Cuts to the back of the head, groin and feet are not allowed and will receive a warning.
Grapples will be allowed in the form of controlling a sword or sword arm however full body grapples and takedowns will not be allowed. A deliberate takedown will immediately receive two strikes (a warning and a point deducted) at minimum.
Fencers can be warned for excessive force.
If it looks like a fighter is consistently abandoning all attempts at defence to double out and keep the scores the same a warning can be issued.
Fencers can be warned for swords hitting the floor because of lack of control.
If a fencer, or their support, is seen to be causing harm in any way to another fencer or participant, they will receive a warning. This extends to aggressive or distracting cornering.
A maximum of one person cornering is allowed and cornering should not hold up matches or be distracting or loud. If corners break these rules, the fencer they are cornering will be penalised.
If a fencer causes injury to anyone to the point they cannot continue, they will also be disqualified. Considerations may me made due to injuries caused by obvious kit failure but is at judge and recipient discretion.
Tournament Prizes
To help you attend future tournaments, our winners will all receive medals and prizes that will help kit them out in style! In addition to our podium winners, there will also be two technical prizes up for grabs.
These Technical Prizes are named after the Instructor that will run the class.
Our Tournament is sponsored with prizes by;
Armour Class
Premier sword makers based in Glasgow
https://www.armourclass.co.uk/
Find out more about our sponsors and the prizes they've kindly donated on our Sponsors page! For more information on classes, visit our Workshop page. To see the outline of the day, you can see our Timetable here.
To buy your ticket head to the bottom of our main Stramash page!