2017 Red River Open

April 1, 2017
Registration Closes April 1, 2017

Clara Barton Elementary School
1417 6th St S, Fargo, ND 58103 USA Map
Online Payments Not Accepted
The Fargo Park District is proud to sponsor this free fencing tournament, meant to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing.
Note This is a Old AskFRED event. Registrations and results are all correct, but some other data could be missing.
---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ---------- Saturday, April 1, 2017 Mixed Foil 10:00am * This tournament is free. * This is a non-USFA fencing tournament. * Registration closes at 10:00am on Saturday, April 1, 2017 * Please arrive no later than 9:30am, so that you can: 1. check in 2. sign a waiver 3. get your mask checked 4. warm up 5. begin shortly after 10:00am * Friends and family and spectators are welcome! * A waiver must be signed by all participants during check-in. * All events will be fenced as a single round of pools with 100% promoted to direct-elimination. * There will be no fence-off for third place. * We will be running on a strict schedule, so your promptness is much appreciated. * This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required. * The Fargo Park District is proud to sponsor this free fencing tournament, meant to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing. ---------- VENUE INFORMATION ---------- The tournament will be held at: * Clara Barton Elementary School 1417 6th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103 701-446-4499 http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Page/239 * Note that the Google Maps link above "Map to 1417 6th St S Fargo, ND 58103" gives a map of the wrong location. * The correct location is about 6 blocks south of that incorrect location on 6th street. * Park on the west side of the building by the playground. * Enter the gym area through door 7 on the west side of the building (there is a ramp leading up the door). * Parking is free. ---------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION ---------- * Please preregister for this event so that organizers can plan accordingly. * You can preregister for this event by clicking on the link above. ---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ---------- * This is a non-USFA fencing tournament. * Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes. * MASKS: A mask with a lame bib is NOT required. * MASKS: Fencers may wear masks that have a lame bib, but they may not use tape to cover the conductive part of the bib (for safety reasons). * MASKS: A Leon Paul Contour Fit Plus mask with a fully-functional horizontal back elastic strap does NOT also need to have a horizontal non-elastic strap at this time. * LAMES: Names and countries are NOT required on the backs of lames. * Bouts will be self-refereed (i.e. experienced fencers who are not fencing at the time, and who are comfortable with refereeing may referee bouts). ---------- PRIZES---------- * Medals will be awarded to the top 4 finalists in both of two separate sections. ---------- EQUIPMENT CHECK ---------- * Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. * Mask inspections and mask punch tests will be conducted during check-in. ---------- NEARBY HOTELS ---------- * Vista Inn and Suites Fargo 1340 21st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 Toll free: 800-437-0044 Front Desk: 701-235-3141 http://vistainnfargo.com/ * Rodeway Inn 2202 S University Dr. Fargo, ND 58103 Toll free: 877-424-6423 Front Desk: 701-239-8022 http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-fargo-north_dakota-ND023 ---------- FOR MORE INFORMATION ---------- * Please contact Jason Schoenack . 701-306-0815 . jschoena@hotmail.com * Fargo Park District Fencing . http://www.fargoparks.com/aprog_fencing.html