2012 Fargo Open

---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ---------- Saturday, November 17, 2012 Mixed Foil - 10:00AM * This event is free. * All times are close of registration. Please arrive early to get your equipment checked during check-in. * We will be running on a strict schedule so your promptness is much appreciated. * All events will be fenced as a single round of pools with 100% promoted to direct-elimination, no fence-off for third. * Friends and family and spectators are welcome. * The Fargo Park District is proud to sponsor this fencing event. This event is meant to bring fencers together for a fun introduction to competitive, electric foil fencing. * A waiver must be signed by all participants on-site during check-in before participating in this event. * This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required. ---------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION ---------- * Preregistration for this event on askFRED is appreciated but not required. * You can preregister for this event by clicking on the link above. * Or you can register for the event on site before 10am. ---------- VENUE INFORMATION ---------- The event will be held at: * Southwest Youth Ice Arena 4404 23 Avenue SW Fargo, ND 58104 Room 1 upstairs on the second floor, to the right 701 356 9888 * Free parking is available. * For a map to the venue, click on the link above, “Map to 4404 23 Avenue SW Fargo ND 58104” ---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ---------- * This is a non-USFA fun tournament. No membership of any kind is required. * Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes. * For this event, a mask with a lame bib is NOT required for foil, so "standard" masks may be used. * Fencers may wear masks with a lame bib, but they may not use tape to cover the conductive part (for safety reasons). * Names are NOT required on jackets or lames. * Bouts will be self-refereed; experienced fencers who are not fencing at the time, and who are comfortable with refereeing bouts in a given weapon, may referee. ---------- PRIZES---------- * Medals will be awarded to the top 4 finalists. ---------- EQUIPMENT CHECK ---------- * Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. * Mask inspections and punch tests will be conducted during check-in. ---------- NEARBY HOTELS ---------- * The Settle Inn 4325 23rd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58104 Toll free: 800-677-3060 Front Desk: 701-235-4699 fargo.nd@settleinn.com http://settleinnfargo.com ---------- FOR MORE INFORMATION ---------- * Please contact Jason Schoenack (701 306 0815) - jaschoen@microsoft.com. * Fargo Park District Fencing Club - http://www.fargoparks.com/aprog_fencing.html