May the Foil Be With You "Trainament"

 Ever wonder what happens at a fencing tournament? On Sunday, May 4th, Badger Fencing Club is hosting a training tournament, or “trainament,” to give club members and parents a chance to experience competitive fencing in a comfortable environment. Each step in the tournament will be explained in real time, and each of the two events will last approximately two hours. Because this is a training tournament, electric gear is not required.
If you’ve been toying with the idea of competing or just want to come and observe, this is the perfect place to start!  
This article provides a great primer about attending your first tournament.