Indy Mini HEMAthon: Longsword Tournament

Welcome to the Indy Mini HEMAthon! This focused, high-intensity event is designed to maximize your time on the strip. Focused OPEN Longsword.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your competitive edge or test your stamina against a variety of styles, the Mini HEMAthon delivers maximum fencing volume in a streamlined format.

🏆 Tournament Format

We are ditching the standard "one-and-done" pool structure to ensure every registration translates to significant fight time.

• Stage 1: The Triple-Set Round Robin Fighters will be placed into pools where they will face every other opponent across three separate sets of round-robin matches. This high-volume format allows you to learn your opponents' habits, adjust your tactics across multiple rotations, and rewards consistent, clean fencing.

• Stage 2: The Final Four Once the grueling pool sets are complete, the scores will be tallied. Only the Top 4 fighters overall will advance to the elite, single-elimination finals bracket to battle for a spot on the podium.

📝 Key Event Details

• Weapon: Steel Longsword

• Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

• Location: 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260

• Check-in & Gear Inspection: 11:00 AM 

• Gear Notice: Full competitive HEMA kit is required to participate. This includes a 350N (or higher) rated fencing jacket, throat protection, heavy sparring gloves (e.g., Sparring Gloves, SPES Heavies), rigid knee/shin/elbow protection, and a 800N mask with back-of-head protection. All steel longswords must be safe, flexible, spatulated or rolled tips, and be free of burrs.

⏱️ Rough Schedule

• 10:30 AM – Doors Open & Gear Check

• 11:30 AM – Fighter Briefing & Rules Overview

• 12:00 AM – Pools: Set 1

• 1:30 PM – Pools: Set 2

• 3:00 PM   – Pools: Set 3

• 4:30 PM – The Final Four Bracket & Podiums

Spaces are limited to ensure a smooth, on-time schedule. Secure your spot on the roster today!

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$30 per person