The 2019 Battle in Seattle Veteran Events

January 25, 2019
Registration Closes January 24, 2019

Rain City Fencing Center
1776 136th Place Northeast, Bellevue, Washington 98005 US Map
Online Payment Required To Register
Join us for the veteran events the night before the Battle in Seattle, the Pacific Northwest's largest annual event. Come fence with vet fencers from all over the country!
Note This is a Old AskFRED event. Registrations and results are all correct, but some other data could be missing.
The USFA Western Washington Division presents The 2019 Battle in Seattle Veteran Events January 25, 2019 at Rain City Fencing Center in Bellevue, WA The Battle in Seattle is the Western Washington Division's largest annual event, drawing fencers from all over the country. Join us on the evening before the Battle for some great veteran fencing! The veteran events are not part of the ROC, so you will not earn qualification by fencing this event. You must fence in the ROC events on the weekend to qualify. To sign up for the Division I-A (ROC) events at the Battle in Seattle, please visit https://member.usafencing.org/2019-battle-in-seattle ---------- Schedule ---------- Registration for all events closes on Friday 1/25/19 at 6:00pm. Fencing will start shortly thereafter. 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 4 finishers in each event. ---------- Registration Information ---------- Registration fees will vary depending on when you make your payment: Before 11:59pm PST on Wednesday January 16, 2019: - $25 per event After January 16, 2019, fees will double: - $50 per event All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED. Registration fees are non-refundable. For refunds of event fees, use the refund form on http://www.wwdfencing.com. Refunds must be requested within two weeks following the event. Follow this link to pre-register on AskFRED: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=41327 ---------- 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 have a USFA membership number which can be obtained for free by signing up for a "Foreign Fencer Membership" at usafencing.org. (This must be done every season.) 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 1979 or earlier. ---------- Equipment Check ---------- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, gloves, bodycords and headcords. ---------- Nearby Hotels ---------- Official Hotel Marriott Courtyard Bellevue/Redmond 14615 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007 Battle in Seattle Rate: $126 (plus tax) per night Must book by January 1, 2019 Reservation link: Coming soon http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvuch-courtyard-seattle-bellevue-redmond/ Other Nearby Hotels 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