New Mexico Open 2006

Events Scheduled: (Times listed are close of registration with fencing to commence as soon as possible afterwards) Saturday, September 16 8:30 Senior Women's Saber 9:30 Senior Mixed Epee 11:00 Senior Women's Foil 12:00 Senior Mixed Saber Sunday, September 17 8:30 Senior Mixed Foil 9:30 Senior Women's Epee 10:00 Vet Combined Mixed Epee Location: Genoveva Chavez Community Center 3221 Rodeo Rd Santa Fe, New Mexico Gym opens at 7:00 am on Saturday and Sunday Cost: $20 non-refundable tournament registration fee $20 each event Event payment is made during registration. Fencers must show up and register prior to each event entered. Pre-registration on this website closes September 9th. Use email to register after this date. Hotels: Venue Hotel Courtyard by Marriott (505) 473-2800 (505) 424-2400 3347 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe, NM 87507 $85 NMO special rate $109 suite Other lodgings are available minutes from venue and near the Villa Linda mall Format: 12 grounded strips Medals for top eight finished FIE 100% advance to Direct Elimination with no repechage Modifications to format are at the discretion of the tournament chairman USFA Membership and Rules: Fencers must be able to show proof of membership. The USFA can fax proof of membership for those waiting for a new card. USFA membership forms will be available at the tournament. Minors will need the signature of a parent or guardian (not a coach) on the membership form. If you do not have proof of membership, you will be required to complete and pay for at least a one year membership with payment made directly to the USFA. Participants are required to fence in proper attire, and new USFA rules will be applied. Contacts: Tournament Chairman - James Odom, email jaleod@yahoo.com Registration - North Carey, email rapier421@msn.com