Equipment Requirements

Gear Requirements

Any clothing or equipment deemed distracting, unsportsmanlike, or unsafe will be disallowed.
All worn gear/clothing will be counted as target area.

Longsword Gear

  • No exposed skin

  • Fencing mask free of torn or significantly dented mesh

  • Back of head protection

  • Purpose built longsword gloves (Thokks allowed with peripheral; Red Dragons, lacrosse gloves, etc. are disallowed)

  • Purpose built 350N+ padded HEMA jacket

  • 350N+ thigh protection

  • Hard neck protection

  • Hard forearm protection

  • Hard elbow protection

  • Hard knee protection

  • Hard shin protection

  • Groin protection (if required)

  • Chest protector (if required)

  • Chest protector recommended for all fencers

  • Padded thigh protection recommended 

Feder Requirements

TLDR: Feders including and between the size of the SIGI mini and standard are allowable

  • Must be a purpose built longsword feder from a reputable forge

  • No more than 16.3kg (36lbs) of flex as measured by the Swordstem method

  • Total length: 115-140cm (45-55in) 

  • Mass: 1.25-1.8kg (2.7-4lbs)

  • Feders may not have spiked protrusions (e.g. Regenyei Tulip Hilt)

  • Tips must have enlarged surface area (e.g. spatulated, leather cover, bullet casing) and may not be made of rubber

  • Feders may not have a severe set, active surface rust, or sharp burrs

  • Side rings are allowed but count as target area (equal priority to the hand) 

Rapier Gear

  • No exposed skin

  • Fencing mask free of torn or significantly dented mesh

  • Back of head protection

  • Padded light gloves

  • Purpose built 350N+ fencing jacket

  • 350N+ thigh protection

  • Hard neck protection

  • Hard elbow protection

  • Hard knee protection

  • Groin protection (if required)

  • Chest protection (if required)

  • Padded thigh protection recommended

  • Chest protector recommended for all fencers

  • Hard forearm protection recommended

  • Shin protection recommended

Rapier Requirements

  • Must be a purpose built HEMA rapier from a reputable forge

  • Tips must have enlarged surface area (e.g. spatulated, leather covered, bullet casing) and may not be made of rubber 

  • Epee/triangular blades are not allowed

  • Blades should be free of large sets, sharp burrs, and active rust

  • Blades should flex appropriately to reasonable HEMA standards (~30lbs maximum)

  • Fencers may not use mechanical assistance to hold their blades (e.g. elastic wristband over the pommel) unless they possess an injury or disability hindering grip

 

Registration Form

The 2nd annual Frogfecht will be held on March 7th & 8th, 2026 in Groton, CT.

Registration Price is $55 and each event is an additional $15. Registration discount for early-bird registration and staffing are available. Indicate your interest in staffing on this form and we will contact you with a discount code you can use at checkout. 

Registration is not complete until both the registration form has been submitted AND the registration fees have been received.  Spots will be held for 1 week. If tournaments are full at checkout, registration will be used to determine the waitlist. 

** Non-binding - used for scheduling purposes. Days are tentative and subject to change until the schedule is finalized.