2014 Leon Auriol Open

The USFA WWD presents the 2014 Leon Auriol Open October 4-5, 2014 at the NEW Salle Auriol Seattle! The Leon Auriol Open is a Western Washington tradition dating back to 1982. Founded by Maitre Leon Auriol himself, this event has consistently been attended by the best fencers in the Pacific Northwest. --- Schedule --- Saturday, October 4, 2014: 8:30 am -- Doors open 9:00 am -- Mixed Saber, Women's Epee 12 Noon -- Mixed Foil 1:00 pm -- Women's Saber Sunday, October 5, 2014: 8:30 am -- Doors open 9:00 am -- Mixed Epee 1:00 pm -- Women's Foil 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. --- Registration Information --- Registration is $25 plus $25 per event entered and must be pre-paid. The registration & payment deadline is 11:59pm PDT on MONDAY, September 29th. If you miss the deadline, you will be subject to DOUBLE fees. Entry fees collected at the door will be subject to TRIPLE fees. Follow this link to register & pay online with AskFRED: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=26987 --- Registration Q & A --- Q: I missed the registration deadline, can I still attend? A: Yes, you can still sign up on AskFRED at double fees. If you pay at the door, the fees will be triple. Q: Can I pre-register and pay later? A: Sort-of. Pre-register on AskFRED like you normally would, but skip the payment screen. This will add you to the list of registrants, but note that you have not yet paid. You can pay later (before the deadline) by simply going through the registration process on AskFRED again. Q: I don't want to pre-pay until I'm certain I can attend. A: If you pre-pay and are unable to attend, we will give you a refund of your event fees. Registration fees are non-refundable. Q: How do I get a refund? A: Submit a refund request using the form on the WWD website (www.wwdfencing.org) Q: I don't want to pay online because I don't trust this internet thing. A: If you are uncomfortable paying online, please contact treasurer@wwdfencing.org for alternate payment options. Q: Can I fence epee using a foil mask with a conductive bib? A: No! Using a conductive bib can ground out your opponent's weapon. It's the same reason why you can't use a saber mask in epee. --- Venue Information --- The event will be held at: The NEW Salle Auriol Seattle 1419-C Elliot Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119 For directions, visit http://www.salleauriol.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. To verify USFA membership, we will check the membership list posted on the USFA website. If your name is not on that list, you will be required to fill out a new USFA membership form (with payment) at the venue (unless you provide proof of signing up prior to that.) Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. For foil events, masks must have the conductive bib. You can NOT use foil masks in epee events. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 2001 or earlier. --- Equipment Check --- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, and bodycords.