The Proving Grounds is proud to present the 2016 Blade Masters tournament! Just like last year, this tournament is exclusively weapon combat. No gimmicks, and no side shows!
Date/Time: Jul 16 2016, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
New Westminster, Queen's Park Band ShellCost: Free
Find tickets: here
We will be offering multiple weapon categories, to allow for the most variety of combat.
While we are listing all the categories we will be offering, categories may be removed if not enough participants enter their field. All those who have signed up for a category that has been removed will be notified and reimbursed. We will be offering early bird rates on all categories, which are listed below.
This tournament will feature the following categories:
Knives - A purely knife category. 30cm or shorter.
January 4 until February 29 - $20
March 1 until June 30 - $25
July 1 on - $30
Short weapon - Any weapon 90cm and under
January 4 until February 29 - $20
March 1 until June 30 - $25
July 1 on - $30
Medium weapon - Any weapon 91cm to 109cm
January 4 until February 29 - $20
March 1 until June 30 - $25
July 1 on - $30
Great weapon - Any weapon 110cm and over
January 4 until February 29 - $20
March 1 until June 30 - $25
July 1 on - $30
-Note: Pole arms will not be allowed in this tournament as of yet
Rapier - An exclusive category for rapiers
January 4 until February 29 - $20
March 1 until June 30 - $25
July 1 on - $30
-Note: off hands are restricted to a rapier, parry dagger, or buckler
Katana - An exclusive category for katanas
January 4 until February 29 - $20
March 1 until June 30 - $25
July 1 on - $30
-Note: off hands are restricted to a katana, wakizashi or tanto
Non-Restricted - Any weapon and off-hand is allowed
January 4 until February 29 - $25
March 1 until June 30 - $30
July 1 on - $35
Combat Archery - Free moving archery accuracy competition.
January 4 until February 29 - $25
March 1 until June 30 - $30
July 1 on - $35
All entry pass - Entry in to all categories of choice, except teams.
January 4 until February 29 - $110
March 1 until June 30 - $130
July 1 on - $150
Teams - Non-restricted weapons. 3 to 5 people per team. 2 registered subs allowed. Team information available below.
January 4 until February 29 - $60
March 1 until June 30 - $70
July 1 on - $80
There's no fee for people simply wishing to watch the tournament, and we encourage people to spectate and cheer on their friends!
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