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North Dakota State Cup & South Dakota State Cup
| Arena | North
Dakota University and Battleship. |
Divisions | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25. | |
| Prestige | Local (+2). | # Contestants | 36 / division. | |
| Length | 2 days. | Entry | Top 36 ranked. |
These two tournaments are very similar in format. Prize money is average, prestige is local, but the treatment from both arena managements is excellent and professional (they call you by your first name, not by your identification number). The ethnic festivities and fireworks displays in both states are a must-see. Duellists can expect a 25% discount on all services one week before and after the tournaments.
Skyhawk Aeroduel Showdown
| Arena | Western Nebraska. | Divisions | 60, 80, 100. | |
| Prestige | Regional (+3). | # Contestants | 24 / division. | |
| Length | 3 days. | Entry | Corporate teams, or by invitation. |
Ever since aeroduel events were sanctioned by the AADA, they have become increasingly popular. Most competitors have corporate sponsorship. Very few can afford such a sport on their own.
End of Year Blowout
| Arena | Pale Horse. | Divisions | 30. | |
| Prestige | Regional (+2). | # Contestants | 10. | |
| Length | 1 day. | Entry | Special. |
This is the final event of the Pale Horse ice-duelling season. The top ten competitors of the season fight it out in a no-holds-barred slugfest. Boat duellists take note: The boat season in Colorado opens next month!
