The 2016 Battle in Seattle Division I-A ROC

The USFA Western Washington Division presents The Battle in Seattle January 29-31, 2016 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. 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 senior event will earn Division I-A ROC points. Veteran fencers that compete in the senior events will automatically qualify for the corresponding veteran event at Summer Nationals. Competing in the veteran events on Friday evening WILL NOT qualify you for Summer Nationals. ---------- Schedule ---------- Friday 1/29/16: 5:00 pm - Doors open 6:00 pm - All Veteran Events Saturday 1/30/16: 7:00 am -- Doors open 8:00 am -- Senior Women's Foil & Senior Men's Saber 12 noon -- Senior Men's Epee Sunday 1/31/16: 7:00 am -- Doors open 8:00 am -- Senior Men's Foil 12 noon -- Senior Women's Epee 2:00 pm -- Senior Women's Saber 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 will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in the senior events, and top 4 in the veteran events. ---------- Registration Information ---------- Registration fees will vary depending on when you make your payment: Before 11:59pm PST on Friday January 22, 2016: - $30 registration fee - $30 per senior event - $20 per veteran event After January 22, 2016: - $60 registration fee - $60 per senior event - $40 per veteran event All tournament fees must be pre-paid on AskFRED (*see note below). Registration fees are non-refundable. For refunds of event fees, use the refund form on http://www.wwdfencing.com. * - Note: If you do not wish to pre-pay online, contact treasurer@wwdfencing.com for alternate payment options. Follow this link to pre-register on AskFRED: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=30762 ---------- 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 association 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. Saber fencers must use the 800N glove as per the new rule adopted by the USFA as of October 1, 2015. USFA rules require that all participants were born in 2002 or earlier. The veteran events are open to all fencers born in 1975 or earlier. ---------- Equipment Check ---------- Please arrive early to allow time for equipment checks. We will be checking masks, lames, gloves, and bodycords. ---------- 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 are limited, so pre-order to reserve your shirt today! The 2016 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: $111 (plus tax) per night Must book by January 1, 2016 Reservation link: http://tinyurl.com/Battle2016Hotel 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