Events

The VCU HEMA 2026 Lambpoint Competition is being held on Saturday, April 11th. Check-in will start at 9 am, and the tournament will last from 10 am to 6 pm. There will be an hour-long break for lunch after the pools finish. The location for the competition is Cary Street Gym (101 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23284) in the Multi-Activity Court (second floor turf). This competition aims to provide a beginner-friendly fencing experience to introduce new fencers to a steel tournament. Therefore, this tournament will be limited to competitors who have competed in three or fewer steel longsword tournaments. What we want to bring out of fencers is strategic decision-making when picking targets to strike. To achieve this goal, there will be a weighted point system outlined in a section below. The secondary goal within this tournament is to limit the number of doubles that take place. Because of how heavily weighted clean actions will be, fencers should strive to protect themselves and hit their opponent. Medals will be awarded to the top three participants. The results will be uploaded to HEMAratings. Fencers must pre-register by 11:59 pm April 1st, 2026. All participants must be 18 years or older and abide by all VCU policies and regulations, including: - 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. - All participants must wear appropriate safety equipment while fencing. - Any spectators under the age of 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian. - No alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or illicit substances are allowed on VCU property.Mandatory Safety Equipment for Steel Fencing is as follows: - Fencing mask - Rigid Back of Head - Plastron - Fencing Jacket - Heavy Rated Gloves - Gorget - Rigid forearm protectors - Rigid elbow protectors - Cup - Shin Guards This is a (point system/target priority) Steel longsword tournament. For a full list of our rules and regulations, see our Official Rules & Guidelines. By registering, you agree to follow these guidelines.  For access to the event on HEMA Scorecard, click Here.

The VCU HEMA 2025 Lambpoint Competition It is being held Saturday, April 5th. Check-in will start at 9 am and the tournament will last from 10 am to 6 pm. There will be an hour-long break for lunch after pools finish. The location for the competition is Cary Street Gym (101 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23284) on the basketball courts. Lambpoint is for longsword pentti (nylon trainers) only. The event is specifically for fencers who have little to no competition experience (which we define as having participated in 3 or less competitions, outside of one's own club). For individuals with disabilities that would prevent them from being able to hold a weapon with two hands, the use of a synthetic arming sword is allowable for those individuals. Synthetic arming swords will be provided for such cases. The event is open to all university clubs with limited spaces for community club participants. Fencers must pre-register by 11:59pm March 22, 2025. All particpants must be 18 years or older and abide by all VCU policies and regulations including: - 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. - All participants must wear appropriate safety equipment while fencing. - Any spectators under the age of 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian. - No alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or illicit substances are allowed on VCU property. Mandatory Safety Equipment for Pentti Fencing is as follows: - Fencing mask - Gloves (Spes Heavies or Fencing Mittens Preferred, Hefty Lacrosse Gloves Allowed) - Plastron (For Competition Only- Will Be Provided at the Head of Each Lane, For Those Who Prefer Not to Share Please Bring Your Own) - Gorgets (For Competition Only- these will also be provided in the tournament) - Cup (Required for Participants with External Genitals) Limited Penttis, Gloves, and Masks are available for participant use during the event. This is a (point system/target priority) synthetin longsword tournament. For a full list of our rules and regulations, see our Offical Rules & Guidelines. By registering you agree to follow these guidelines. We are currently accepting volunteers. If you are an experienced community member we would appreciate directors, judges, and scorekeepers to keep the competition as fair and unbiased as possible. Volunteers will receive a free lambpoint patch(based on design above), 50% off merch, and free lunch. Please sign up here if you’re interested.

The VCU HEMA 2024 Lambpoint Competition It is being held Saturday, April 6th and will last from 10 am to 7 pm, with check-in starting at 9 am (an hour-long break for lunch will be given after pools finish). The location for the competition is Cary Street Gym (101 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23284) on the basketball courts. Lambpoint is for longsword pentti (nylon trainers) only. The event is specifically for fencers who have little to no competition experience (which we define as having participated in 3 or less competitions, outside of one's own club). Use of one handed weapons is allowed for individuals with disabilities that would prevent them from being able to hold a weapon with two hands. Open floor tickets are also available. These are for anyone interested in attending to meeting and fencing other members of the community without the competitive aspect. No Steel is allowed in the open floor area in accordance with gym liability policy. Mandatory minimum safety requirement for open floor weapons will be posted prior to the event. The event is open to all university clubs with limited spaces for community club participants. Fencers must pre-register by 11:59 March 17, 2024. All particpants must be 18 years or older and abide by all VCU policies and regulations including: - 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. - All participants must wear appropriate safety equipment while fencing. - Any spectators under the age of 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian. - No alcohol, tobacco, or illicit substances are allowed on VCU property. Mandatory Safety Equipment for Pentti Fencing is as follows: - Fencing mask - Gloves (Spes Heavies or Fencing Mittens Preferred, Hefty Lacrosse Gloves Allowed) - Plastron (For Competition Only- Will Be Provided at the Head of Each Lane, For Those Who Prefer Not to Share Please Bring Your Own) - Cup (Required for Participants with External Genitals) Limited Penttis, Gloves, and Masks are available for participant use during the event. For a full list of our rules and regulations, see our Offical Rules & Guidelines. By registering you agree to follow these guidelines. We are currently accepting volunteers. If you are an experienced community member we would appreciate directors, judges, and scorekeepers to keep the competition as fair and unbiased as possible. Volunteers will receive a free Lambpoint t-shirt and lunch. Please sign up here if you’re interested.

**2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED**  **ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS LAMBPOINT 2023 LOCATION HAS CHANGED** *LAMBPOINT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT CARY STREET GYM* Please be aware that Lambpoint is on the same day as the Monument 10K and there will be road closures along Broad and Monument please visit our Parking and Restaurant tab for more information.  A full pentti tournament for beginner and intermediate fencers run by VCU HEMA. Open to all  University Clubs with limited spaces for community club participants. Community club members must pre-register before 11:59 April 18, 2023. All particpants must be 18 years or older and abide by all VCU policies and regulations including: 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.  All participants must wear appropriate safety equipment while fencing.  Any spectators under the age of 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian. No alcohol, tobacco, or illicit substances are allowed on VCU property.  Mandatory Safety Equipment for Pentti Fencing is as follows: Fencing mask Gloves (Spes Heavies or Fencing Mittens Preferred, Hefty Lacrosse Gloves Allowed) Cup (Required for Participants with External Genitals) Limited Penttis, Gloves, and Masks are available for participant use during the event.     For a full list of our rules and regulations, see our Offical Rules & Guidelines. By registering you agree to follow these guidelines. For information about schedule, spectators, parking, etc please visit the Lambpoint 2023 tab.    

Fight Night is a full pentti tournament for VCU HEMA members to test their skill in German Longsword against other members.  All participants must register and wear the necessary safety equipment to participate.  Mandatory Safety Equipment is as follows: Fencing Mask Gloves  Cup (required for individuals with external genitals)

We will be going over the guard Alber, as well as the Sheitelhau.