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 Saber - 10:30 a.m.
Mixed Saber - 12:00 p.m.
Women's Foil - 1:30 p.m.
* As strips become available.
Sunday, November 17:
Women's Epee - 9:00 a.m.
Mixed Epee - 10:30 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. (A rated fencers will not be required to fence the corresponding women's event.) Double stripping will be allowed and we encourage you to fence multiple events.
Weapons Control
All equipment must meet USFA specifications. Masks will be punched. Weapons will be tested on strip. Reminder - foilists must have masks with conductive bibs and mask cords, chest protectors must be padded, and saber fencers must wear an 800N glove with the FIE label per USA Fencing rules. All gloves will be checked for holes.
Format
The format will be one round of pools with everyone promoted to direct elimination.
Registration
USA Fencing membership is required (forms will be available at the tournament). The entry deadline for online registration is November 15th. 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
Travis Hogan - Sioux City Fencing Club
Others - TBA
Accommodations
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ****
Deluxe rooms, restaurants, shopping, & casino on site
111 3rd St, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712) 224-7631
Stoney Creek Inn ***
Double Occupancy - $129, ask for Sioux City Challenge rate
Pool, breakfast, close to restaurants & casino
300 3rd St, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712) 234-1100
Holiday Inn **
Double Occupancy - $109, ask for Sioux City Challenge rate
Restaurant on site
701 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712) 277-9400
Questions
Contact Doug Jauer (712) 253-0125
or email ~ doug@siouxcityfencing.org
Venue ph. (712) 255-7659 (day of tournament only)
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Map to 1600 7th St. Sioux City IA 51101