2013 Fargo Open

---------- EVENT SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ---------- Saturday, December 14, 2013 Mixed Foil 10:00am * This tournament is free. * Registration closes at 10:00am. * Please arrive by 9:30am, so that you can: 1. check in 2. sign a waiver 3. get your mask checked 4. warm up 5. start shortly after 10:00am * Friends and family and spectators are welcome! * We will be running on a strict schedule, so your promptness is much appreciated. * 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. * This fencing event is open to everyone, and no membership of any kind is required. * The Fargo Park District is proud to sponsor this open fencing tournament. * This free event is 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/education/school/school.php?sectionid=140 * Free parking is available. * For a map to the venue, click on the link above, “Map to 1417 6th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103 Fargo ND 58103”. ---------- 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 10:00am that day. ---------- TOURNAMENT RULES ---------- * This is a non-USFA fencing tournament. * Fencing uniform is required, including regulation mask, jacket, lame, glove, and non-marking shoes. * For this tournament, a mask with a lame bib is NOT required. * Fencers may wear masks with a lame bib, but they may not use tape to cover the conductive part of the bib (for safety reasons). * 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 bouts may referee). ---------- 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 . jaschoen@microsoft.com * Fargo Park District Fencing . http://www.fargoparks.com/aprog_fencing.html