ParaFencing Demo and Exhibition Team Tournament

725 East 19th Street,Bakersfield CA 93305

10 September, 2022

Description

ParaFencing (wheelchair fencing) demonstration and exhibition team tournament featuring U.S Paralympic veteran Mario Rodriguez . WATCH Parafencing Olympian, Mario Rodriguez, and guest fencers participate in a team format exhibition fencing competition. Each parafencer will be the captain of a team consisting of 3 fencers; two able-bodied and themselves. Observe as each fencer competes in 3 bouts while seated in a wheelchair for parafencing, or on a regular fencing strip for able-bodied participants. The first team to earn 45 points wins the tournament in this exciting competition. Our objective is to raise awareness of the Olympic/Paralympic sport of fencing, and encourage potential para-athletes to try the sport. Many wheelchair fencers are able to walk and have full or partial use of limbs. Highly individualized adaptations are available to enjoy both recreational and competitive opportunities. All are welcome to explore fencing, able-bodied and para alike. This FREE DEMO will be followed by a fundraiser dinner catered by Luigi's Restaurant and presentation by the Paralympic fencers and special guests. (Separate registration and ticket required for dinner.)