Sioux City Challenge 2013

Venue Four Seasons Health Club 1600 7th St. Sioux City, IA 51101 Schedule of Events Saturday, November 16: 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 17: +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 have added 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 Weapons. Weapons Control All equipment must meet USFA specifications. Weapons will be tested on strip. Reminder - foilists must have masks with conductive bibs and mask cords per new USFA rules. 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 for online registration is November 11th. On-site registration will be allowed with payment of a late fee. 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 Kit Boesch - Lincoln Fencing Club Grete Phillips - Heartland Fencing Academy RJ Lesch - ISU/Red Door Fencing Club Others - TBA Accommodations Stoney Creek Inn **** 300 3rd St, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712) 234-1100 $85 double occupancy, pool, & free breakfast Ask for Sioux City Challenge Fencing Tournament rate. Holiday Inn *** 701 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712) 277-9400 $69 double occupancy, pool, & restaurant. Ask for Sioux City Challenge Fencing Tournament rate. Heartland Circuit The 2013 Sioux City Challenge is the second event of the Heartland Circuit. Visit the HC points list at http://askfred.net/Results/pointsLists.php?page_id=2# Please visit the Official Heartland Circuit Award Sponsor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Equipment at http://www.blue-gauntlet.com/ Please join us on Saturday night at the Knutson's for the Saturday night after party. There will be food and beverages available for everyone. Questions Contact Doug Jauer (712) 253-0125 or email ~ doug@siouxcityfencing.org Venue ph. (712) 255-7659 (day of tournament only)