The Priority on Youth (POY) Tournament Series is in full swing! On January 12th, Forge Fencing hosted the second event of the season, welcoming 40 athletes from three North Carolina clubs to compete in foil and saber.
A Legacy of Youth Fencing Development
POY is the longest-running youth fencing tournament series in North Carolina. Originally launched in 2007 by Mid-South Fencers' Club as a development path for saber fencers, it has since grown to include foil this season. Beyond competition, POY also supports the training of coaches, referees, armorers, and tournament operations staff, making it a vital part of the fencing community’s development.
Next Event: POY #3 – March 16th
POY #3 – March 16th - Register here!
Tracking Progress: Points List & Photos
The Priority on Youth Points List has been updated! This system helps young fencers learn how points lists work in fencing and provides a way to track progress throughout the season. Athletes who compete in four out of five tournaments will qualify for an awesome prize from our Finalé Event & Prize Table on June 8th.
Check out the updated points list to see athlete placements, event participation numbers, and awarded points. The larger the event, the more points fencers earn -encouraging participation and competition growth!
Stay Connected!
We've also uploaded photos from the event to our Facebook album - take a look and relive the action! We also have fun on Instagram, give us a follow if you haven’t yet.
Keep training hard, and we’ll see you at POY #3 on March 16th!
How the Points System Works
The Priority on Youth Points List ranks fencers based on their top performances across events. Each athlete’s highest point finish (1st value) from each event is added up to determine their ranking. At the end of the season, a fencer’s top four “1st Value” points are totaled to determine the Prize Table Points List.
To be eligible for the Finalé Event & Prize Table on June 8th, fencers must compete in at least four out of the five tournaments.
Check out the updated points list to see athlete rankings, event participation numbers, and awarded points. The larger the event, the more points fencers earn - encouraging participation and competition growth!
Priority on Youth Tournament Dates
Questions:
Please feel free to email us with questions about the tournament series or about points: info@forgefencing.com.