George Mason University Patriot Open 2025

**********. UPDATE 3/6 9AM **********

REGULAR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Will not create and manage a wait list in advance of the tournament. On site, fencers are welcome to ask to be put in to an event if someone does not show or cancels in advance. If added, you'll have to bring $35 (Exact change, please) or Venmo/Paypal. They'll have the account on site.

Thanks for everyone's participation at this years event. So happy to be able to support GMU Fencing!!!

Rich

**********. UPDATE 3/3 9AM **********

Cleared out unpaid pre-registrations for several events that are capped because of them.

Increased cap for both Epee events by one pool.

Increased cap for Senior Mixed Saber on Sunday by one Pool.

**********. UPDATE 3/1 3PM **********

I have found a 6th referee so I have increated the caps for foil and epee events to 42.

There is a VERY GOOD chance that I will not be able to increase the caps beyond this, so PAY FOR YOUR REGISTRATION NOW.

I will delete unpaid pre-registrations (for events that have hit caps) every morning at 9AM until the events are full and paid.

We do this for every single college club fundraiser tournament. Going forward PLEASE register AND pay at the same time.

Thank you.

Also, those of you who are asking to referee this event, I cannot hire minors for this event... Also, I cannot and will not hire a one weapon referee at division rates because this is a fundraiser for the college club and I cannot justify the expense for only working one event a day. Sorry, I hope you understand, this is about the club, the division makes or takes zero $$$ from these events, all net profit goes to the college club.

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THE GMU PATRIOT OPEN 2025

The George Mason Fencing Club (and the VA Division) are thrilled to announce this SANCTIONED CLUB FUNDRAISER to be held on 3/8 and 3/9 at the GMU Recreational Athletic Complex (RAC) @ 4350 Banister Creek Ct, Fairfax, VA.

You can drop fencers/bags off in front of the venue, but you must park in Lot J. It's free, and close, promise!

Senior Mixed AND D & Under events begin at 9:00 with medals to the 8. $35 event Fee must be Pre-paid here on AskFred. The George Mason 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.

A $35 per event fee must be paid in advance here on AskFred. Unpaid preregistrations will be deleted after the registration close date of 03/5/2025. Requests to be added to the event after the registration period closes WILL MOST LIKELY BE DECLINED, due to space or referee limitations.

CHECK-IN CLOSE TIMES

SATURDAY 3/8

9 AM Senior Mixed Epee

1 PM Div3 Mixed Foil

4PM Div3 Mixed Saber

SUNDAY. 3/9

9 AM Senior Mixed Foil

1 PM Div3 Mixed Epee

4PM Senior Mixed Saber

REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT CLOSES ON 3/5/2025. Unfortunately NO exceptions!

* 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. *