San Luis Obispo Open 2010

The San Luis Obispo Open is the largest open event held on the Central Coast, so we know it will be a great day of fencing for everyone. We will be bringing in experienced National-level referees to ensure a great competition. We are also happy to announce that we are partnering again with the Central Coast Fencing Foundation in order to offer event t-shirts. Fencers who pre-register by Sunday, May 16th will be guaranteed a shirt in his or her size. Fencers who pre-register afterward will have a shirt set aside for them as size quantities permit. Fencers who register at the event will receive a shirt on a first-come, first-served basis, so please: Pre-register early! If you would like to order extra shirts, please email the organizers with quantities and sizes prior to May 16th to ensure sizes. Extra shirts will be $15 each. Events Scheduled: - Mixed Senior Open Epee - Mixed Senior Open Foil - Mixed Senior Open Saber Cost: Pre-registration: - $30 for 1st event - $20 for 2nd event Registration at event: - $35 for 1st event - $25 for 2nd event If you pre-register, a shirt will be reserved for you. Shirts will be provided for those who register at the event only as they are available, first-come, first-served. Notes: - 2009-2010 Season USFA membership required. Membership forms will be available at the event. New USFA members - your membership will be valid through the 2010-2011 season! - Waivers will be required for all non-Cal Poly fencers. Fencers under 18 will need a parent/guardian present at check-in to sign the waiver. An electronic version is available if needed prior to the day of the event. - Underarm protectors & fencing pants will be required. - Equipment will be available for rent from the Cal Poly Fencing Team. - Fencers may cross-over in one event (that is, fencers can compete in a maximum of two weapons) More info: Walter Goodwater - (805) 234-3648 http://www.centralcoastfencing.org ------------------------------------- Directions to Venue: From the south: - Take 101 to the Grand Ave./Cal Poly exit - Turn left on Grand Ave toward Cal Poly From the north: - Take 101 to the Monterey exit - Turn right at Buena Vista Ave. - Turn left on Loomis - Turn right on Grand toward Cal Poly - Once on campus, you will see two large parking lots and a concrete parking structure on the left - Park in second lot or in structure (parking is free on weekends) - Mott Gym is the large gym building directly across from the parking structure (Cal Poly building #42) NOTE! Pre-registration will close the Wednesday prior to the tournament. You can still fence without pre-registering, but if you want the discounted entry fee and a guarenteed event shirt, please pre-register early! Preregistration opens on 04/16/2010. Preregistration closes on 05/26/2010.