The 2010 Battle in Seattle

The Battle in Seattle is traditionally one of the Western Washington Division's largest annual events, drawing top fencers from all over the Pacific Northwest. This year, the Battle in Seattle is part of the Regional Open Circuit (ROC). The top 10% of finishers (with a minimum of 4) in the senior events will qualify for Division I-A at Summer Nationals. Veteran fencers that compete in the senior events will automatically qualify for the corresponding veteran event at Summer Nationals. Competing in the veteran events on Friday evening WILL NOT qualify you for Summer Nationals. ---------- Schedule ---------- Friday, January 29, 2010: 6:00 pm - Doors open 7:00 pm - Veteran Mixed Foil, Epee, and Saber Saturday, January 30, 2010: 7:00 am - Doors open 8:00 am - Senior Women's Foil & Senior Men's Saber 11:30 am - Senior Men's Epee Sunday, January 31, 2010: 7:00 am - Doors open 8:00 am - Senior Men's Foil Noon - Senior Women's Epee 1:00 pm - Senior Women's Saber All times are close of registration. Arrive early to get your equipment checked! We will be running on a strict schedule so your promptness is appreciated. Fencers that wish to fence in two events on the same day must report to the strip when called or they may be scratched from the event. We will try to accommodate people as best we can, but we will not delay events if a fencer is still fencing in another event. All events will be fenced as a single round of pools, followed by straight direct-elimination, no fence-off for third. If an event exceeds (roughly) 90 fencers, it may be necessary to do cut after the pool round. This will be announced after the registration deadline, once the number of attendees is known. Prizes will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in the senior events, and top 4 in the veteran events. ---------- Registration Information ---------- Registration fees will vary depending on when you make your payment: Before January 20, 2010: - $25 registration fee - $25 per senior event - $5 per veteran event After January 20, 2010 (at 11:59pm PST): - $50 registration fee - $50 per senior event - $10 per veteran event All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED (*see note below). Fencers that have not registered AND pre-paid by the day of their event will be subject to an additional $25 late registration fee at the door. Registration fees are non-refundable. For refunds of event fees, contact treasurer@wwdfencing.org. * - Note: If you do not wish to pre-pay online, contact chair@wwdfencing.org for alternate payment options. Follow this link to pre-register on AskFRED: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=9168 ---------- Venue Information ---------- The event will be held at: Rain City Fencing Center 1776 136th Place NE Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 747-6300 For directions, visit http://www.raincityfencing.com ---------- Tournament Rules ---------- All fencers must be current competitive members of the USFA. You may join or renew your USFA membership at the door. Canadian fencers must be current CFF members. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. Names will be REQUIRED on all fencer uniforms. Failure to have your name on the uniform is a RED CARD offense in each bout. Marx Enterprises will be available for stenciling during the equipment pre-check times on Wednesday and Thursday (see below), as well as on the on the weekend. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 1996 or earlier. The veteran events are open to all fencers born in 1969 or earlier. ---------- Equipment Check ---------- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, and bodycords. Fencers in the Seattle area can get equipment checked prior to the event at the following times: - Wednesday, 1/27 at Salle Auriol Seattle from 7:30 - 9:00pm - Thursday, 1/28 at Salle Auriol Seattle and Rain City Fencing center from 7:30 - 9:00pm - Friday, 1/29 at Rain City Fencing Center from 6:00 - 9:00pm ---------- Event T-Shirts ---------- Official Battle in Seattle T-Shirts will be available during the event for $10 each. You can pre-order a shirt when registering for the tournament. ---------- Nearby Hotels ---------- For fencers visiting from out of Seattle, we have secured a discount rate at the following hotel located near the venue: Fairfield Inn 14595 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA 98007 $79/night, includes free continental breakfast http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/BVUFI?groupCode=RCFRCFB&app=resvlink Please note that to get the discounted rate, you must reserve by January 15, 2010. Rooms may not be available at the discounted rate after that date.