The international and world´s Northernmost fencing tournament, Levi Open Arctic Challenge, will be held again in Levi, Lapland in Finland now already for the 15th time! The competition has become a tradition to some international fencers, thanks to the exotic surroundings of Lapland and the vast possibilities of Levi. The tournament is organized by Helsingin Miekkailijat Helsingfors Fäktare (the Helsinki Fencer’s Association) in co-operation with Oulun Miekkailuseura (Oulu Fencing Club) and Rovaniemen Miekkailijat (Rovaniemi Fencing Club). Weapons are foil and epee. Best veteran and junior fencers are also rewarded. Welcome to fence! The Competition venue is SPA Hotel Levitunturi sportshall and SPA.
Last year´s timetable was like: Saturday 09:00 Epee men check in 09:30 Competition starts 12:30 Epee Ladies check in 13:00 Epee Ladies competition starts 15:00 Foil Under 17 and Under 13 check in 15:30 Foil Under 17 and 13 competitions starts
19:00 Fencer’s Dinner (optional) Sunday 09:30 Foil men check in 10:00 Foil men competition starts 10:00 Foil Under 15 check in 10:30 Foil Under 15 competition starts 12:30 Foil Ladies check in 13:00 Foil Ladies competition starts
The foil for 13,15 and 17 we still consider what would be the timetable.
Just now you possibly can find good price flights to Kittilä..also from Copenhagen.
Looke forward meeting you in Levi.
_________________ terveisin, with best regards
Marja-Liisa Someroja
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