Hutchinson Open

Named for one of the founding members of the Chicago Athletic Association, the Hutchinson Open is one of the largest competitions in the Midwest. It has the potential to be as large as the Remenyik Open or the Illinois Open. Events Scheduled: Saturday 5/27/06 Mixed Foil 9am Mixed Saber 1pm Mixed Team Epee 9am Sunday 5/28/06 Mixed Epee 9am Mixed Team Foil 9am Mixed Team Saber 1pm Preregistration closes on 05/26/2006. Registration for individual events will be $25, with a $10 fee for each additional individual event. As per usual, 'A' rated fencers compete for free at the CAAFC. For the team events registration will be $45 per team. A team consists of 3 fencers with one alternate. USFA rules for team competition apply. Seeding for the team event will come directly from the strength of fencers on the team (calculated by rating). Late registration for individual events will add $10 per event onto the registration fee. Late registration for team events will double the registration cost. There will be prizes for the top finishers, to be announced later. For questions please e-mail Rob Bralow at manager@caafc.com.