Lambpoint 2024 will take place at Cary Street Gym on April 6th, 2024 from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. It is held in the Basketball courts. There will be signs with directions, and the staff at the front desk will also point you towards us.

Location: Cary St. Gym, 101 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23284

Date: April 6th, 2024

Time: 9:00am-7:00pm

ALL SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS MUST PRESENT A VALID PHOTO ID (student ID, driver's license, state issued ID, etc.) TO ENTER THE GYM
The anticipated schedule of events is

•  9:00am - 10:00am Check-In
• 10:00am - 10:30am Welcome, Ruleset & Safety Overview
• 10:30am - 1:00pm Pool Fights, Round 1
• 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch
• 2:00pm - 4:30pm Pool Fights, Round 2
• 4:45pm - 6:45pm Elimination Rounds
• 6:45pm - 7:00pm Recieving Honors

Preliminary Pools and the Lambpoint 2023 Scoresheet will be posted soon.

Participant Expectations

All participants (including spectators) must abide by all VCU university rules as well as VCU HEMA rules and expectations.

• All swords and fencing equipment must remain in an opaque bag until checked in by event staff.
• All Non-VCU participants must remain in the appropriate event vicinity (basketball courts). 
• All participants must wear appropriate safety equipment while fencing. 
  • Helmet, Gloves, and Cup (for partcipants with external genitals) 
• All participants must adhere to gym dress code
  • Shirts are required, no bare chests.
  • Shorts must cover the entire buttocks.
  • Clothing with exposed rivets, buttons, zippers, metal parts, or features likely to damage equipment are not permitted.
  • Appropriate athletic footwear is required in all activity areas. Closed-toed shoes are required in all activity areas, except designated locations. 
  • refrain from wearing loose/dangling articles such as long jewelry, lanyards, cloaks, or suspenders worn loosely around the hips (they must be fastened securely at the shoulders).
• All participants must sign in at the front desk and recieve a wristband before being permitted to compete or engage in any type of sparring. 
  • Pre-registered fencers must sign an Assumption of Risk form. These must be signed on the premises and will be provided for participants. 
• All participants are expected to adhere to the zones marked for safety and keep them clear of obstacles (such as gear, water bottles, etc.).  
  • Free sparring must be kept in the zone marked for sparring.
  • Only registered fencers may participate in free sparring
  • Areas marked for judges and directors to safely move around the competition lanes are expected to be kept completely clear of gear and people.
• All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. Inappropriate conduct can result in removal from the premises at the discretion of event staff and gym security. 
• VCU HEMA does not tolerate hate speech or discrimination of any kind.
• No alcohol, tobacco, or illicit substances are allowed on VCU property.

Spectator Expections

Spectators are welcome to come observe and do not need to preregister or purchase a ticket. 

• All specators must bring a valid photo ID, sign in at the front desk, and recieve a wristband before being permitted to enter the tournament space. 
• All spectators under the age of 18 must be signed in by a parent or legal guardian. 
• All spectators must stay within zones marked for spectation.   
• Spectators who have not registered to fence nor have assigned the Assumption of Risk form are not, under any circumstances, permitted to fence or spar. 
• The seating at the basketball court is limited. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs if they would like them. 
• Spectators are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. Inappropriate conduct can result in removal from the premises at the discretion of event staff and gym security.
• No alcohol, tobacco, or illicit substances are allowed on VCU property.

For a full list of our guidelines, please consult the Official Rules & Guidelines document.