This is the second event in the Heartland Circuit. Sponsored by Blue Gauntlet Fencing Equipment.

Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 7:
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 8:
+Mixed Team Epee – 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Epee – 9:30 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. Double stripping will be allowed and we encourage you to fence multiple events.

+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 ~ $30
Entry Fee (per event) ~ $10
Late Fee (per person) ~ $10

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. 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 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 2nd. 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
Others – TBA

Accommodations
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
111 3rd St, Sioux City, IA – ph. (712) 224-7631

Stoney Creek Inn
300 3rd St, Sioux City, IA – ph. (712) 234-1100

Holiday Inn
701 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA – ph. (712) 277-9400

Heartland Circuit
The 2015 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/

Party
TBA

Questions
Contact Doug Jauer (712) 253-0125
or email ~ doug@siouxcityfencing.org
Venue ph. (712) 255-7659 (day of tournament only)