The 2017 Battle in Seattle Division I-A ROC

The USFA Western Washington Division presents The 2017 Battle in Seattle January 28-29, 2017 at Rain City Fencing Center in Bellevue, WA IMPORTANT UPDATE JANUARY 11th: The 520 bridge is scheduled to be closed the entire weekend of the Battle. Please allow yourself extra time to take alternate routes if coming from the west side of the lake. The Battle in Seattle is the Western Washington Division's largest annual event, drawing fencers from all over the country. As part of the Regional Open Circuit (ROC), the Battle offers fencers the opportunity to earn points towards qualifying for the Division I-A events at Summer Nationals. The top 40% of finishers in each event will earn Division I-A ROC points. Veteran fencers that compete in these events will automatically qualify for the corresponding veteran event at Summer Nationals. Where are the veteran events?!? The vet events have been split off as a separate registration, please sign up here: https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=34585 ---------- Schedule ---------- Saturday 1/28/17 7:00 am -- Doors open 8:00 am -- Women's Foil & Men's Saber 12 noon -- Men's Epee Sunday 1/29/17 7:00 am -- Doors open 8:00 am -- Men's Foil & Women's Saber 12 noon -- Women's Epee 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 may NOT fence in two simultaneous events without the prior permission from the bout committee. All events will be fenced as a single round of pools, 100% promoted to direct-elimination, no fence-off for third. Prizes and medals will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in each event. ---------- Registration Information ---------- Registration fees will vary depending on when you make your payment: Before 11:59pm PST on Friday January 20, 2017: - $30 registration fee - $40 per event After January 20, 2017, fees will double: - $60 registration fee - $80 per event All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED. If you do not wish to pre-pay online, contact treasurer@wwdfencing.com for alternate payment options. Registration fees are non-refundable. For refunds of event fees, use the refund form on http://www.wwdfencing.com. Follow this link to pre-register on AskFRED: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=34583 ---------- 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. Foreign fencers must be members of their nation's fencing federation or possess an FIE license. Full USFA regulation uniform is required, including plastron, knickers, and knee-length socks. No jeans or sweatpants allowed. Names are NOT required on fencer uniforms. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 2003 or earlier. ---------- Equipment Check ---------- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, gloves, bodycords and headcords. Equipment check will be open daily at 7am. You can also have your equipment checked on Friday evening after 6pm (before 6pm, priority will be given to those fencing in the vet events that evening.) ---------- Event T-Shirts ---------- Official Battle in Seattle T-Shirts will be available during the event. Shirts can be pre-ordered when you pay your entry fee for the discounted price of $15. If you do not pre-order a shirt, you can buy a shirt at the event for $20. Supplies will be very limited, so pre-order to reserve your shirt today! The 2017 shirt design will be posted on http://www.wwdfencing.com as soon as it is available. ---------- Nearby Hotels ---------- Official Hotel Marriott Courtyard Bellevue/Redmond 14615 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007 Battle in Seattle Rate: $118 (plus tax) per night Must book by December 30, 2016 Reservation link: http://tinyurl.com/BattleInSeattleHotel2017 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvuch-courtyard-seattle-bellevue-redmond/ Fairfield Inn by Marriott 14595 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvufi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-seattle-bellevue-redmond/ Residence Inn by Marriott 14455 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvuwa-residence-inn-seattle-bellevue/ Hampton Inn & Suites Bellevue Downtown 11405 Northeast 2nd Place Bellevue, Washington, 98004 http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/washington/hampton-inn-and-suites-bellevue-downtown-seattle-SEANPHX/index.html