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 EXPO HALLS B, C, and D. A map of the set-up in these halls can be found online at: http://bit.ly/1zgXeJm
Noah will be staying with relatives, so he'll have a great time visiting with them when he is not fencing.
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 should 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 will be free wi-fi avialable.
- 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 Y12 epee event on Saturday. It it slated to begin around 2:00 pm and will last into the evening. There will be 68 competitors in this event.
SUNDAY
Noah will fence the Y12 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 108 competitors in this event.
- Results will be available LIVE online. You can check scores as they are updated during the event. http://live.capitolclash.com/
- Parking: National Harbor public parking garages will cost $11 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
Discount parking in the Gaylord Resort lot will cost $12 for self park ($35 for valet parking) You'll need to collect a blue discount parking card outside Hall C. Present this card (or insert in the machine) when you leave along with your parking ticket.
- 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
