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1999 MSU Racers' Edge
General Information
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| Date(s): | 1999.11.20 |
| Early Entry Deadline: | 1999.11.13 |
| Late Entry Deadline: | 1999.11.20 |
| Host: | Murray State University |
| Location: | Murray, KY |
| Venue: | Curris Center Dance Lounge |
| USFA Rated: | To be determined |
| Weapons: | Mixed Foil, Mixed Epee, Mixed Sabre |
| Fencers: | 10-20 |
| Strips: | 1 |
| Sponsors: | TBA |
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Description
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- Purpose
- This event is intended to provide an opportunity for 1) novice fencers to test their skills and gain experience at a low-pressure tournament, and 2) inexperienced Organizing Committee and Bout Committee members to test new venues and procedures in the context of a low-stakes competition.
- Eligibility
- Open. This event is open to all fencers, regardless of club.
- Scope
- Small-Medium. Several area universities regularly enter novice and intermediate fencers in the Racers' Edge.
- Difficulty
- Low-Medium. Though some veterans usually compete, the typical competitor's skill and experience is usually minimal to moderate.
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Weapons
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| Sex | Weapon | Scoring | Pre-Paid | Post-Paid |
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| Mixed | Foil | electric | $ 8.00 | $10.00 |
| Mixed | Epee | electric | $ 8.00 | $10.00 |
| Mixed | Sabre | dry | $ 8.00 | $10.00 |
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| Fence all events | | $20.00 | $25.00 |
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Format
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- Preliminaries
- In round one, fencers will be divided into multiple pools based upon the number of competitors. Fencers will draw for pools and positions. Each pool will fence an inter-pool single round-robin of 5-touch bouts. Depending on the number of competitors, some fencers may be eliminated from the competiton based on their results in this round.
- Finals
- In round two, qualifying fencers will be seeded into a single-elimination tournament bracket of 15-touch bouts based on their performance in the preliminary round. Final four qualifiers receive awards.
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Venue
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- Features
- The Curris Center is Murray State University's student center, and as such is a hub of activity. Its Dance Lounge, while only providing room for one strip, is an elegant and highly-public arena in which to fence. Climate control is excellent; rest areas are comfortable; large, clean restrooms are nearby, and eateries are located within the facility.
Excepting space, the only major negative aspect of the Curris Center Dance Lounge as a fencing arena is its inadequate lighting. However, the Organizing Committee will make arrangements for additional lighting during the tournament.
- Driving Directions
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From the Northeast via the Bluegrass Pkwy — Take the Bluegrass to the Purchase Parkway (Exit 25A) approximately 15 miles. Exit onto Hwy. 641 (sign marked "Murray State University" - Exit 41) and drive south to Murray. Turn right at the intersection of Hwy. 641 and Chestnut St. (third stoplight into Murray). The Curris Center will be on your left, at the bottom of the first hill.
From the East or West via Hwy. 68/80 — From I-24 take the exit for Cadiz/Hopkinsville (Exit 65) and proceed west approximately 15 miles to Murray. Turn right at the intersection of 94 and Hwy. 641. Turn left at the second stoplight (intersection of 641 and Chestnut St.). The Curris Center will be on your left, at the bottom of the first hill.
From the East or West via I-24 — Take the exit for the Purchase Parkway (Exit 25A) and proceed south approximately 15 miles. Exit onto Hwy. 641 (sign marked "Murray State University" - Exit 41) and drive south to Murray. Turn right onto Hwy. 121 (third stoplight into Murray). The Curris Center will be on your left, at the bottom of the first hill.
From the East or West via I-40 — Take I-40 to Hwy. 641 and proceed north to Murray. Continue to the intersection of Hwy. 641 and Chestnut St. (second light into Murray). Turn left onto Chestnut St. The Curris Center will be on your left, at the bottom of the first hill.
From Southeast Missouri via I-57 — Take the Charleston/Wyatt exit and proceed east on Hwy.. 60/62. In Wickliffe, KY, take Hwy. 121 which will take you through Mayfield, KY. Proceed approximately 20 miles to Murray. When you come to the intersection of 121 and 641 (first light), turn right. Proceed to the intersection of 641 and Chestnut St. (first right) and turn right onto Chestnut. The Curris Center will be located on you left, at the bottom of the first hill.
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Armoury
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- Rental
- Equipment will be available for rental. Rates will be posted as they become available.
- Sales
- Equipment will not be available for purchase.
- Armourers
- Neither armourers nor repair supplies will be provided for this tournament.
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Souvenirs
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- Program
- No tournament program will be available.
- Team Photo
- Available. A semi-professional photographer will be on hand to photograph your team in black and white. The cost will be posted as soon as it is known.
- Competitors Photo
- Available. A semi-professional photographer will be on hand to photograph all competitors in black and white. The cost will be posted as soon as it is known.
- Tournament Photos
- Available. A semi-professional photographer will be on hand to photograph the action and ceremonies. Clubs may view these photos after the tournament by visiting the MSU Fencing web site. Clubs can then order copies of all desired photos. The cost will be posted as soon as it is known.
- Tournament Video
- Not available.
- Tournament Report and Results
- Available. A copy of the official MSU tournament report, along with complete results, can be mailed to you at no charge.
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Schedule
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| The schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available. |
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Media
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| University newspaper coverage is expected for this event. |
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| No television coverage is expected for this event. |
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Food
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Though food will not be provided for this tournament, several eateries exist within the fencing venue, including:
— Domino's Pizza
— Subway's Sandwich Shop
— Sugar Cube Sweet Shop
— Freshen's Premium Yogurt and Ice Cream
— Thoroughbread Room Cafeteria (T-Room)
Additionally, vending machines are available within the Curris Center.
Murray is also home to more than a few ethnic restaurants (Mexican, Italian, and Oriental) as well as the standard fare of steak-houses, seafood establishments, and pizzarias. Of course, many fast-food chains have established themselves throughout Murray as well.
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Lodging
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Free lodging in MSU residential housing will be provided upon request and based on availability. Additionally, the following lodging is available within ten minutes of the fencing venue:
- Amerihost Inn
- Features: Mid-range pricing; indoor pool and whirlpool; free continental breakfast; exercise facilities; in-room coffee; meeting rooms.
1210 N. 12th St. Murray
(270) 759-5910, local
(800) 434-5800, nationwide
http://www.amerihostinn.com
- Days Inn
- 517 S. 12th St.
(270) 753-6706
- Murray Plaza Court
- Features: AAA Approved; newly remodeled rooms; best rates in town
205 S. 12th St.
(270) 753-2682
- Shoney's Inn
- 1503 N. 12th St.
(270) 753-5353
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Report
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| This competition has not yet been fenced. |
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Results
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| This competition has not yet been fenced. |
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Contact
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- Organizing Committee
- Valentine, Greg (chair)
The remainder of the Organizing Committee will be formed on 1999.09.14.
- Bout Committee
- The Bout Committee for this event has not yet been determined. Until it is, please contact the Organizing Committee Chair..
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