2009 New Mexico Open

The NMO is the premier event for the New Mexico Division of the Rocky Mountain Section. It is hosted this year by the New Mexico Fencing Foundation at the Santa Fe Prep School. Venue: Santa Fe Prep School 1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca Santa Fe NM 87505 This venue is a little difficult to find so please stop by Friday evening so you won't have troubles in the morning. Refer to the map on this website for directions. Fencers should also consider packing snacks because there are no convenient fast food locations close to the venue. Events: Times listed are close of registration with event commencing as soon as possible afterwards. Friday, November 13 05:30PM Referee Clinic Saturday, November 14 09:00AM Women's Saber 10:00AM Mixed Epee 03:00PM Mixed Saber Sunday, November 15 08:30AM Women's Epee 10:30AM Mixed Foil 12:00PM Women's Foil Fencers may fence only one event at a time, and double stripping is not allowed. However, if you exit from an earlier event and wish to fence in an event that has not yet started, you may register late without penalty. Cost: Tournament Registration: $30 Weapon Event Fee $30 Event payment is made during registration. Fencers must show up and register prior to each event entered. Pre-registration on this website closes at midnight November 10th. Entries after this date will incur a penalty of $30. Referees: Mark Stasinos, Sue Borgos, and Rob Madril will be heading up the referees. Mark Stasinos Referee Clinic: Time/Date: 5:30pm-8:00pm, Friday, November, 13 Location: Santa Fe Prep Cost: $50 The seminar includes both practical and applied theory. New as well as experienced referees are welcome and encouraged to attend. The referee exam and observations for higher ratings will be available to all those who attend the clinic. Clinic registration may be done at the following website: http://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=10195 Lodging Suggestions: All hotels are approximately 15-25 minutes away from Santa Fe Prep. Best Western Inn of Santa Fe 3650 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87507 Inside corridor, decent breakfast Park Inn and Suites Santa Fe. 2907 Cerrillos Road , Santa Fe NM 87507. Reservations: (888) 201-1801 US Toll Free. Telephone: (505) 471-3000 http://www.parkinn.com/santafenm Outside corridor, breakfast Fairfield Inn 4150 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 USA Phone: 1-505-474-4442 Inside corridor, decent breakfast Courtyard-Santa Fe http://www.marriott.com 3347 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 473-2800 You always know what you get. No breakfast. Format: Top 16 epee and foil to fence on grounded strips. Medals for top eight finished. FIE 100% advance to Direct Elimination with no repechage. Modifications to the 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 all USFA rules will be applied. Contacts: Tournament Chairman - James Odom, email jaleod@yahoo.com Registration & Software - North Carey, email rapier421@msn.com