Vegas Veterans Duel

Please Note: The Veterans is a Pacific Coast Section Event worth points for the overall Section golden sword given out at the Sr. PCC's in Pasadena, CA - May 10, 2008 Venue: Red Rock Fencing Center- 5275 S. Arville St. Ste. #332- Las Vegas, Nevada 89118. NOTICE: The Babes with Blades events have been cancelled. A refund will be sent to those who have entered. Events Scheduled: Saturday- Vet Combined Mixed Foil 2:00 PM Sunday- Vet Combined Mixed Saber 10:00 AM Vet Combined Mixed Epee 12:00 PM FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY November 9th Registration: $20 (one-time, non-refundable) Individual: $15 per event PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. You are responsible for payment or giving timely notification of withdrawal. Formats: One round of pools, 5-touch bouts with a 3-minute time limit. 100% advancing to DE of 15 touches for the Babes with Blades events & DE of 10-touch bouts for all Veteran events. Events: Epee, Foil, Sabre Mixed for Vets and All three weapons for Women only in the Babes with Blades. If we have more than 6 fencers in each gender for the Vets then we will take a fencers vote to see if we want them to be seperate. Womens events are from age 13 and up as with any open event. Birth year limitations (2007-2008 season) Senior events: 1900-1994(may be younger with Jr. National points) Vets Combined: Born before or in 1967 Current competitive USFA Membership is required. Membership and informed consent forms will be available at the venue. Payment for memberships is made directly to the USFA (bring separate checks for the tournament and membership). Fencers are responsible for verifying information on all posted lists both prior to and during fencing. Fencers are required to fence in proper fencing attire; current USFA rules will apply. All events are electric. Two ways to enter - mail it in or online at AskFred. For further information or to e-mail the event staff at SectionEvents@redrockfencing.com USFA Forms may also be downloaded at http://www.usfencing.org/do/formsDownloads Local hotels, room blocks have not been reserved, book early: Try using TRIPRES.com (1-800-270-3574) for overall hotel costs. Or Holiday Inn - 800.HOLIDAY For lower rates try www.i4vegas.com Or check your favorite travel web site. Airport/Transportation: Shuttles and taxies are available at the Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport [LAS] (http://www.mccarran.com/). Transportation is not available between the venue and the hotel. Weather: Normally day temperatures in Las Vegas are in the 70s, night temperatures are in the upper 50s. USFA, home country or FIE membership is required. For your convenience you can pay your USFA dues at the tournament or mail in with your entry. USFA rules will be followed. All events are electric. Refunds must be received in writing and received by November 7th. Refunds will be processed after the tournament. The Veterans Duel is hosted by the Red Rock Fencing Center- http://www.redrockfencingcenter.com. This event is designated as a Pacific Coast Section event worth Section points towards the Golden Sword for your event. Preregistration opens on 10/08/2007. FRED registration closes on 11/9/2007. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you require additional information about the competition, please contact Frank 702-222-1901 or email SectionEvents@redrockfencing.com