2015 Leon Auriol Open

The USFA WWD presents the 2015 Leon Auriol Open October 3-4, 2015 at Rain City Fencing Center 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. This year's event will be particularly special because of Maitre Auriol's recent passing. This year, Salle Auriol Seattle will not be available to run the event due to construction. At their request, we are holding the event at Rain City because the event must go on! As part of the registration process, you may make an optional donation towards the SAS construction fund. --- Schedule --- Saturday, October 3, 2015: 8:00 am -- Doors open 9:00 am -- Mixed Saber, Women's Epee 12 Noon -- Mixed Foil 2:00 pm -- Women's Saber Sunday, October 4, 2015: 8:00 am -- Doors open 9:00 am -- Mixed Epee, 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 28th. 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=30720 --- Registration Q & A --- Q: Must saber fencers use the new 800N glove? A: Yes, we will be enforcing this new rule. 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.com) 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.com 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: Rain City Fencing Center 1776 136th Place NE Bellevue, WA 98005 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. 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. Saber fencers are required to wear an 800N glove, as per the new USFA rules adopted this season. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 2002 or earlier. --- Equipment Check --- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, gloves, and bodycords. Equipment pre-checks will be available at SAS from 7-8pm on Wednesday September 30th.