EQUIPMENT SPONSOR
The Austin Challenge is sponsored by Blue Gauntlet Fencing, our exclusive equipment provider.
COVID RESTRICTIONS
All COVID restrictions are subject to change based on guidance from USA Fencing and local authorities.
Self-monitor and be symptom-free for at least 14 days prior to tournament. Stay home if you have had close sustained contact in last 14 days with anyone who was sick or known or believed to have COVID-19. Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well.
EQUIPMENT CHECK
The venue will be open for equipment inspection Friday 7:30-9 PM. Armory will open at 8 am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Fencers competing Saturday morning are encouraged to check equipment on Friday evening.
Officials:
Brenda Waddoups - Bout Committee Chair
Mark Stasinos - Head Referee
Ovy Waddoups - Head Armorer
HOST HOTELS
JUST ADDED - Courtyard by Marriott - Round Rock
2700 Hoppe Trail, Round Rock, Texas 78681 - directly across the street from the venue
Standard room with 2 queen beds: $129/night plus tax
King with pullout sofa $119/night plus tax
Book using this link
Last day to book: Friday, December 2, 2022
Holiday Inn Austin North Round Rock
UPDATE 9/27/22 - Friday night at the Holiday Inn is sold out. To book for Sat and/or Sun only, call the hotel directly using the phone number and block code provided below, or use the link and adjust your dates in the Holiday Inn booking page's date selector.
2370 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock Texas 78681 - directly next door to the venue
Book using this link
Double Queen bedroom: $109.00 plus taxes. Breakfast included
Double Queen with pullout sofa: contact the hotel directly for details, using block code AFC by calling 877-424-2449
Hilton Garden Inn
2310 N. IH 35, Round Rock Texas 78681 - half a mile from the venue
Book using this link
or call 512-341-8200 and reference “AUSTIN FENCING 2022” or group code AUSFEN.
Standard room with 2 queen beds: $129/night plus tax
King with pullout sofa $119/night plus tax
UPDATE 11/10/2022 - Springhill Suites Austin/Round Rock is SOLD OUT
2960 Hoppe Trail Round Rock, TX, 78681 - across the street from the venue
Book using this link
Double suite with 2 queen beds plus trundle and living area: $129/night plus tax
King suite with pullout sofa plus living area: $119/night plus tax
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
AIRPORT
Austin Bergstrom International Airport, 22 miles from the venue
Rush hour travel: If you are traveling to or from the airport during rush hour, or if you have a tight timeline for making your flight home, consider taking State Highway 130 as an alternative to I-35. Highway 130 is a toll road and is a longer route (in miles) between the airport and the venue, but traffic levels are considerably lighter than on I-35. At rush hour the I-35 route can increase your drive time by 30 minutes or more over the 130 option. Check with your car rental agency before deciding on your route, to see if they impose any surcharges for toll road travel, which is charged electronically to the vehicle (i.e., no need to stop to pay at a toll booth, just drive on through). The 1-35 route is fine during non-rush-hour travel.
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