Sioux City Challenge 2017

Venue Four Seasons Health Club 1600 7th St. Sioux City, IA 51101 Schedule of Events* Saturday, November 18: 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. ** Please note - as requested, Saturday events times are new this year. Please plan accordingly. Feedback will be appreciated. Sunday, November 19: 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. Fees Registration ~ $30 Entry Fee (per event) ~ $15 Late Fee (per person) ~ $15 Awards 1st ~ Replica Sword. 1st - 8th ~ Engraved Medals. Highest Unrated ~ Ribbons. Iron-Man/Woman ~ Replica Weapons. 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 and saber fencers must wear an 800N glove with the FIE label per USA Fencing rules. 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 17th. 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 Travis Hogan - Sioux City Fencing Club Theresa Knutson - 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 *** Ask for the Sioux City Challenge Fencing Tournament Rate $129 double occupancy & king bed rooms Pool, breakfast, close to restaurants & casino 300 3rd St, Sioux City, IA - ph. (800) 569-2220 Holiday Inn ** Ask for the Sioux City Challenge Fencing Tournament Rate $79.95 double occupancy & king bed rooms Restaurant on site 701 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA - ph. (712) 277-9400 Party Theresa Knutson will be hosting a party at her home after the last event on Saturday night. Food and drink will be provided. Directions will be available at the tournament. Please plan on joining us for some fun and festivities. Heartland Circuit The 2017 Sioux City Challenge is the second event of the Heartland Circuit. Visit the HC points list at http://askfred.net/Results/pointsLists.php Please visit the Official Heartland Circuit Award Sponsor - Blue Gauntlet Fencing Equipment at http://www.blue-gauntlet.com/ Questions Contact Doug Jauer (712) 253-0125 or email ~ doug@siouxcityfencing.org Venue ph. (712) 255-7659 (day of tournament only)