2-4 January 2009
Join us as Duel in the Desert returns for it's 15th year.
Saturday Night Event ~ Purse (in casino chips) ~ Sponsor
Men's Epee $1000
Fencing Post
Venue and Host Hotel
Tropicana Hotel & Casino [800.634.4000] has provided very reasonable rates for New Year's and the weekend at $189 for Tuesday and Wednesday; $49 for Thursday and Sunday; $85 for Friday and Saturday plus tax; these rates are available until Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 5:00 PM Pacific Time. To take advantage of these rates, please mention Duel in the Desert when making your reservation. Please be aware that New Year's is usually a sell out for Las Vegas hotels – book early.
Men's Foil $1000
American Fencers Supply
Men's Sabre $ N/A*
Women's Epee $ N/A*
Women's Foil $ N/A*
Women's Sabre $500* Laura Johnson
*Note: We would like to get each event to $1000. If you are interested in sponsoring an event please contact us.
Please keep in mind that the Tropicana has also given us an incredible deal on the fencing venue but we are required to fill our room block. If you want to support the Duel and wish to see it continue, please stay at the Tropicana and mention Duel in the Desert when you make your reservation. For additional encouragement we have implemented the following policy: All fencers staying at the Tropicana will receive a free drink ticket good for the Saturday Night Fights.
Your Host
Southern Nevada Fencing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered
with the United
States Fencing Association (USFA) and is dedicated to the art
and science of fencing.
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UPDATES
17 August 2008 |
| Information on this site and AskFred Registration will be available Sept 1 |
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CONFIRMED - Returning to defend their title
17 August 2008 |
| MS - Tim Morehouse |
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CONGRATULATIONS
17 August 2008 |
| DitD would like to extend congratulations to the US Olympic Fencing Team |
| Women's Sabre Mariel Zagunis - Gold Sada Jacobson - Silver Becca Ward - Bronze Alternate: Dagmara Wozniak Women's Sabre Team - Bronze |
| Men's Epee Seth Kelsey - 17 |
| Women's Foil Emily Cross - 17 Erinn Smart - 26 Hanna Thompson - 27 Alternate: Doris Willette Women's Foil Team - Silver |
| Men's Sabre Keeth Smart - 6 Tim Morehouse - 22 Jason Rogers - 28 Alternate: James Williams Men's Sabre Team - Silver |
| Men's Foil Gerek Meinhardt - 10 |
| Women's Epee Kelley Hurley - 20 |