Packing for a Fencing Tournament

Fencing Gear:

• Fencing bag
• White fencing jacket
• Pants (knickers)
• Plastron
• Underarm protector
• Mask
• Glove
• Lame (if foil)
• Body cords (2–epee, 2–foil)
• Weapons (2–epee, 2–foil)
• Fencing shoes
• Knee socks (1 pair per day)
• Shorts / t-shirt for under fencing attire (1 per day)
• TFA Warmup Suit (pants and jacket)
• USFA membership card
• Photo ID or passport

First Aid

• Knee / ankle braces
• Ice pack
• Moleskin / Bandaids
• Biofreeze

Other Items:

• Backpack
• Water bottles (2 minimum)
• Gatorade
• Protein bars
• Fencing journal & pencils
• Armory kit + Ziptip box
• Hair ties
• Camera
• Printed tournament details (venue location, Mapquest directions, times, competitors)
• Signed waiver to fence
• Checkbook (to pay, if not already done)

IF TRAVELING:

• Hotel confirmation
• Airline tickets
• Boarding passes printed
• Rental car or shuttle info

IF LOCAL:

• Cooler
• Drinks
• Folding chairs
• Fruit
• Crackers/Cheese

Personal items

• Music Device (with charger, ear buds)
• Cell phone & charger
• Toiletries
• Chapstick
• Clothes for after fencing
• Extra pencils for homework
• GPS, if needed
• Plastic laundry bag