This will be the first tournament held in Irvine proper since 2018. This is an open tournament, open to competitors of all grades or lack thereof. You do not need to be Lightspeed Saber member to attend!
Please note that novice competition rules apply. See below.
SETUP:
Single evening event
All genders, ages 15 and up
2 pools:
Up to 7 competitors each
Round robin
Elimination bracket
Top 8
Quotas:
None
Novice-level safety rules (see next)
POWER LEVEL AND SAFETY MODIFICATIONS
Pommel gripping on any saber will be prohibited during the pools
Sabers must be gripped primarily in the upper 50% of the length of the hilt
The thumb in a parallel thumb grip does NOT count as part of the grip and therefore may not be used to extend the length of the grip
Pommel gripping is allowed during the eliminations.
AWARDS
Competition grades awarded
No other prizes
FEE & SIGNUP SCHEDULE
Before March 14: $30
Before March 21: $33
Before March 24: $36
By day of tournament: $40
INSTRUCTIONS
Click Register and then fill out the online waiver if needed.
If slots are full, you may register for the waiting list.
Click on the shopping cart.
Pay and prepare for battle!
If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified of any openings.
REFUND POLICY
If you are unable to make the competition due to illness or COVID-related reasons you may request a refund anytime up until the day of the tournament. There is a return fee of 15%.
If for some reason the tournament is cancelled you will receive a full refund.
