2009 Santa Fe Challenge

This year the Challenge will be Epee only in a "Canadian" format having Super Pools at the round of 16. WE and Y14E will be a regular tournament format. In more detail: Super Pools is a Canadian format to give the top 16 fencers an extra competitive format. In the round of 16 the fencers will be split into two pools of eight for 5-touch bouts. The pool results are then used to re-seed the fencers into the next round. The top four seeds earn a bye and are placed directly into the top four spots of the round of eight. The bottom four (13-16) are eliminated. The remaining eight fencers (5-12) fence a simple DE with the top four finishers moving into the bottom (5-8) of the round of eight. The bottom four are eliminated. A DE table of eight is then fenced to completion. Confusing at first glance, but very fun. Again, lots of good bouting for fencers in a competitive format. The venue location: Santa Fe Prep School 1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca Santa Fe NM 87505 This venue is a little difficult to find so please stop by Friday evening so you won't have troubles in the morning. Refer to the map on this website for directions. Fencers should also consider packing snacks because there are no convenient fast food locations close to the venue. All events are scheduled for Saturday, May 16. Close of registration times: Mixed Epee 9AM Women's Epee 12 noon Y14 Mixed Epee 2PM Preregistration opens on Wednesday, 03/11/2009. Preregistration closes on Tuesday, 05/12/2009. Failure to preregister results in a $20 late fee. $20 Registration $10 per event Fencers may fence only one event at a time, and double stripping is not allowed. However, if you exit from an earlier event and wish to fence in an upcoming event, you may register late without penalty. Register on AskFred.net Tournament chair - James Odom 505-699-2034 jaleod@yahoo.com Lodging Suggestions: All hotels are approximately 15-25 minutes away from Santa Fe Prep. Best Western Inn of Santa Fe 3650 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87507 Inside corridor, decent breakfast Park Inn and Suites Santa Fe. 2907 Cerrillos Road , Santa Fe NM 87507. Reservations: (888) 201-1801 US Toll Free. Telephone: (505) 471-3000 http://www.parkinn.com/santafenm Outside corridor, breakfast Fairfield Inn 4150 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 USA Phone: 1-505-474-4442 Inside corridor, decent breakfast Courtyard-Santa Fe http://www.marriott.com 3347 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 473-2800 You always know what you get. No breakfast.