Noah is preparing for the 2016 Capitol Clash SYC Fencing Tournament, a super-regional national qualifying tournament where he can win points that will earn him a national ranking. He will compete January 16 and 17 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Noah is slated to compete in two events: Y14 foil and Cadet foil.
156 fencers will compete in Y14 men's foil on Saturday
109 fencers will compete in Cadet (under 17) men's foil on Sunday
Start times, and live scoring can be viewed at: http://live.capitolclash.com/
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center boasts 2000 guest rooms and 470,000 square feet of meeting space. It is the largest combined hotel and convention center on the East Coast.
Fencing will take place in the EXPO HALLS A, B, and C on the lower level.
If you are planning to come watch Noah fence, here is what you need to know:
- Entrance to the venue is free, open to the public.
- If you have some portable, folding chairs you might want to throw them in the car. There will be some chairs at the tournament, but it'll be nice to have some nearby in case there are not enough.
- There will be a good bit of time when Noah is not fencing. You can watch other fencers, explore the exhibits, read a book, do crossword puzzles... There may be free wi-fi available.
- Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be standing on concrete floors all day.
- If you are not familiar with the format of the sport, take at look at our "rules" page.
- Plan to show up about the time each event is scheduled to begin. They won't start on time, but Noah will fence a good bit at the beginning of each event, then the elimination rounds begin.
- I'll have my cell phone. Call if you need to find us once you arrive at the venue.
- You don't have to stay for the whole thing. But you'll probably get hooked once it begins!
A word about the schedule:
SATURDAY
Noah will fence the Y14 foil event on Saturday. It it slated to begin around 1:00 pm and will last into the evening. There will be 156 competitors in this event. This is Noah's age group, so he'll do best on this day.
SUNDAY
Noah will fence the Cadet foil event on Sunday. It should begin shortly after 11:30 am. This event will last all day long and into the evening. There will be 109 competitors in this event. This event will include fencers up to age 16.
- Results will be available LIVE online. You can check scores as they are updated during the event. http://live.capitolclash.com/
- Parking: Discount parking in the Gaylord Resort lot will be available for $12 .. You'll need to collect a blue discount parking card outside the fencing hall (at the registration desk B). Present this card (or insert in the machine) when you leave along with your parking ticket.
National Harbor public parking garages will cost $13 if you are there for more than 4 hours. The ST. GEORGE lot is the closest public lot to the fencing venue. It is across the street from the resort. More info at: http://nationalharbor.com/parking
- Driving directions: http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-national/directions-transportation/directions/index.html
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland 20745
