We have added detailed criteria for how Team USA will be selected from the tournament winners at Nationals.
Updates
Team Composition: We have outlined specific requirements for teams in the 5s, 12s, and 30s categories, including the minimum number of eligible members that must be on each team.
Duelist Eligibility: Duelists can choose whether to compete against only eligible competitors or against both eligible and ineligible competitors for selection to the National team. Polling for registered duelists will begin in early November.
Individual Eligibility Requirements
Remember, to be eligible for the National team, individuals must:
Compete in at least three MC USA and/or BI events in 2024. Two of those events must be BI tournaments, and one can be an exhibition that is approved by MC USA.
Be a member of MC USA and BI at any point in 2024.
Have a valid US passport.
Provide a sports physical.
Have health insurance that covers sports injuries when outside the USA.
National Team Selection
The Nationals tournament will be held on the weekend of January 31st through February 2nd, 2025 at Carolina Carnage Fest in Pendleton, South Carolina. Don't miss out! For more information on the tournament and to register for a slot, sign up at https://www.buhurtinternational.com/tournament/carolina-carnage-fest-2025.
For more details and to view the full policy, please visit our policy page.
We encourage all competitors who wish to fight at BIWC 2025 to review the updated policy and submit their applications by the deadline.
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