AIC Senior Open Tournament

Venue: AIC Fencing, 13525 Dulles Technology Dr, Suite 102, Herndon, VA 20171. Entrance door to the club is on the back of the building. This is Virginia Sanctioned Tournament. First 2 A Rated Fencers in Each Weapon will receive free registration. The first two B rated fencers or the next two A rated fencers will also receive free registration.Please email info@AICfencing.org when you register if you are an A or a B so we can track when you register. $50 Gift Cards to 1st Place Finishers. Prizes to Top 8. You can view the USFA ratings chart: https://member.usfencing.org/files/ClassificationChart.pdf Doors open one hour before close of check-in. Free parking! Free wireless internet! Full of shops & dining just across the street. ** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current r1ules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by AIC Fencing. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, AIC Fencing, referees, and staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to AIC Fencing to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. ** FEES: Entry fees are $35 if pre-registered or $45 for walk-ins. We accept cash, check only. Use the link in your confirmation e-mail or write to the organizers to delete your pre-registration if you do not plan to attend this event. Current valid USA Fencing membership is required. You MUST show your USA Fencing card at the door. Print your card when you join/renew your membership. You may join/renew at the door, however please arrive with a completed membership form (parent signature required for fencers under age 18). USA Fencing membership forms can be downloaded at usafencing.org. Use your credit card number on the renewal form for your USA Fencing membership payment. Bear in mind, USA Fencing now charges a $10 fee to renew your membership by mail/paper. All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire and bring at least two weapons and body cords that meet USA Fencing requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules. PLEASE NOTE: all FOIL fencers who wear a rigid chest protector (some men, and ALL women) will need to wear the new padded design. The chest protector will also need to be worn UNDER the plastron. Snacks & beverages available for purchase. Directions can be found at: https://www.aicfencing.com/ (see bottom of page) TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION: Urgent and important information will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. It is the fencer's responsibility to verify that your FRED profile contains your correct e-mail address. (http://www.askfred.net then go to "My FRED"). AIC Fencing will ONLY use ratings and points standings that have been forwarded to and accepted by USA Fencing in advance of the tournament and then downloaded by us from USA Fencing. This information will be downloaded on three days before the event. Check your current points at: https://www.usafencing.org/current-point-standings Photography and filming is permitted; however, NO flash photography is allowed near ongoing competitions.