The Virginia Tech Open

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9/26 UPDATE: Found a terrific 3 weapon referee, and have increased CAPS for D3 X Epee, Senior X Saber, Senior X Epee, D3 X Saber. Will send announcement. Anyone who registers and does not pay for their event, will have that pre-registration deleted immediately to keep spots open for fencers who wish to register and pay at the same time. Registration close is set for 9/26 at midnight, but I will extend that to 9/27 at NOON. Appreciate your patience!

9/24 UPDATE: Unpaid pre-registrations for all events other than FOIL have been deleted as announced. This has created a few spaces for fencers to register AND pay. If registrations are added without payment, they will be deleted. D&Under Senior Mixed Saber expanded to 35, versus 28. Could not expand Senior Mixed Saber and it remains at 28.

9/22 - Update - Caps have been placed for all events. At this writing, we do not feel comfortable opening up the caps today, and we hope to hire more referees. There are two other massive tournaments on this same weekend and it's pulled a lot of resources from here. Please register and pay to ensure your spot this weekend.

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This is the annual Virginia Tech Fencing Club "Tech Open"!

This event IS A CLUB FUNDRAISER and will be held on September 28th and 29th, 2024 at the the Virginia Tech RecSports Field House. Sr Mixed, D3 events beginning at 9AM with medals to the 8. $35 event Fee must be PrePaid here on AskFred by September 25th at MIDNIGHT No Exceptions will be made for incomplete registrations.

VT Staff will open the venue around 8AM.

All net profit of this event goes to support the Virginia Tech Fencing Club.

The VT RecSports Field House is located at 510 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

The Virginia Tech Fencing Club has organized this event with the VA Division, and the division promises a well-run college club event with highly rated referees and bout committee. Events will be competed on a gym floor with strips taped out.

The Virginia Tech Fencing Club has also secured a small block of rooms for those who are traveling to the tournament. My understanding is that the rate is quite competitive. Here's a link: https://be.synxis.com/?adult=2&arrive=2024-02-02&chain=5388&child=0&currency=USD&depart=2024-02-06&group=VTO1123&hotel=32532&level=hotel&locale=en-US&rooms=1

Unpaid preregistrations will be deleted after the registration close date of 9/25/24. Requests to be added to the event after the tournament close MAY BE DECLINED, due to space or referee limitations. CAPS may be put in place to support facility space maximums or the ability to hire quality referees to ensure a smooth tournament. No refunds will be issued once the open registration has closed.

You are HIGHLY encouraged to register AND pay at the same time to reserve your space and to give the organizers - who want to ensure the best possible experience - the opportunity to find good referees to ensure a smooth and well-managed event. There will be times when organizers will send notes to unpaid registrations giving 12 or 24 hours to finalize or their pre-registrations will be deleted. Also, with the new Askfred system, it is much easier to register and pay for all of your events at once, versus one at a time - if this is possible for you.

SATURDAY 9/28

9 AM Senior Mixed Foil

1 PM Div3 Mixed Epee

4PM Senior Mixed Saber

SUNDAY 9/29

9 AM Senior Mixed Epee

1 PM Div3 Mixed Foil

4PM Div3 Mixed Saber

Preregistration opens on 7/13/2024

Preregistration closes on 9/26/2024.

* Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by the Virginia Division of USA Fencing, LLC (VADIV). You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, VADIV , and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to VADIV 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. *