Vanderbilt Cumberland Open 2009

Dear Fencers- You are invited to the Vanderbilt Cumberland Open 2009 on November 7. The Cumberland Open will offer events in E & Under foil, open saber, open foil, and open epee. Events Scheduled: E & Under Foil: 8:45am Open Saber: 8:45am Open Foil: 11:00am Open Epee: 2:30pm Doors open: 8:00 a.m. (all times Central Standard Time) Times listed are for close of registration. Events begin 15 minutes after close of registration. Please plan to arrive within plenty of time to meet these deadlines. Parking can be difficult. Please preregister at: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=9781 Preregistration closes on 11/06/2009. Cost: (with pre-registration) $25 for 1st event, $10 for each additional event (without pre-registration) $30 for 1st event, $10 for each additional event - Registration will be paid at the door. Location: Vanderbilt University Recreation Center Membership requirements: - USFA membership is required and all events will be run according to USFA rules and regulations. Fencers will not be permitted to compete without proof of membership in the form of valid USFA cards or letters of good standing from the USFA, or without a completed membership application and payment. Membership applications will be available at the tournament. - Please note that this is an Open tournament and as such there are certain age restrictions in keeping with USFA regulations. No fencers under the age of 13 at the time of the tournament will be permitted to compete in any events being held. - Ratings will be awarded as appropriate for each event. Awards will be given for first through third place in each event as well as for the top three placing women in each event. Questions? Contact the VUFC President by e-mailing the organizer at travis.b.chan@vanderbilt.edu or call 423-503-4007. For directions to Vanderbilt Recreation Center, please visit this link: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/CampusRecreation/parking.html We hope to see you there! Travis Chan VUFC President