Sioux City Challenge 2011

Venue Four Seasons Health Club 1600 7th St. Sioux City, IA 51101 Schedule of Events Saturday, November 5: Mixed Foil - 9:00 a.m. Women's Foil - 10:00 a.m. Women's Saber - 12:00 p.m. Mixed Saber - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6: +Mixed Team Epee - 9:00 a.m. Women's Epee - 10:00 a.m. Mixed Epee - 11:00 a.m. * Times listed are close of registration. Note: Women may fence in mixed events with payment of the additional weapon fee, provided they also fence the corresponding women's event. +Again this year - Team Epee! Due to the strength of the epee events, we decided to add a mixed team event to allow fencers more bouts against competitors of similar abilities. The format will be 3 person teams with 45 touch team bouts. Teams will be divided into pools of similar strength with no DE's. Pools will be self refereed and there will be no Heartland Circuit points or awards for team events. This event is to be held strictly for your enjoyment, please treat it as such. Fees Registration ~ $20 Entry Fee (per event) ~ $10 Late Fee (per person) ~ $5 Awards 1st ~ Replica Sword. 1st - 8th ~ Engraved Medals. Team Pool Winners ~ Gift Certificates. Highest Unrated ~ Ribbons. Iron-Man/Woman ~ Replica Swords. Weapons Control All equipment must meet USFA specifications. Weapons will be tested on strip. Format The format will be one round of pools with everyone promoted to direct elimination. Registration USFA membership is required (forms will be available at the tournament). The entry deadline is October 31st. On-site registration will be allowed with payment of a late fee. Register online or by: mailing the entry form, phone, or email. Fees will be waived for A rated fencers. Scoring Equipment The SCFC is appealing to everyone, please bring scoring equipment to the tournament. Referees Doug Jauer - Sioux City fencing Club Brett Watchorn - Sioux City Fencing Club Theresa Knutson - Sioux City Fencing Club Sean Bates - Sioux City Fencing Club Zach Moss - Twin Cities Fencing Club RJ Lesch - Des Moines Fencing Club Preston Kirkpatrick - Des Moines Fencing Club Accommodations Stoney Creek Inn **** 300 3rd St, Sioux City, IA - ph. (800) 659-2220 $79.99 - ask for Sioux City Challenge rate Holiday Inn *** 701 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712)277-9400 $74.99 - ask for Sioux City Challenge rate Ramada City Centre ** 130 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712)277-1550 $59.99 - ask for Sioux City Challenge rate Heartland Circuit The 2011 Sioux City Challenge is the second event of the Heartland Circuit. Visit the HC website at http://heartlandcircuit.com/ Please visit the Official Heartland Circuit Season Award Sponsor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Equipment at http://www.blue-gauntlet.com/ Questions Contact Doug Jauer (712) 253-0125 or email ~ doug@siouxcityfencing.org Venue ph. (712) 255-7659 (day of tournament only)