Cherry Blossom Open

The Cherry Blossom Open (CBO) is a USFA tournament that we host, usually in early April. It is not limited to college students, and it attracts many strong fencers from throughout the region.

Location

The CBO is hosted in the Armory, which is the only venue on campus large enough to hold it.

Collaboration

We host the CBO in concert with the Capitol Division of the USFA. They provide the capital and some organizational assistance, we provide the labor, and they split the profits with us evenly.

Equipment

Absolute Fencing sells gear at the CBO. They also provide most of the equipment for the tournament (scoring machines, reels, strips, etc.).

Number of Participants

Year	MxE	WE	MxF	WF	MxS	WS	Total
2014	96	34	49	36	37	15	267
2013	120	59	50	41	49	16	335
2012	143	55	79	22	66	20	385
2011	122	47	71	25	83	17	365
2010	142	42	84	28	83	26	405
2009	160	60	140	41	75	20	496
2008	136	32	109	38	57	10	382
2007	127	32	101	39	59	9	367
2006	138	36	112	46	65	17	414