Lambpoint 2025

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.