Texas Tech Open 2015

Come join us for our annual Texas Tech Open. Cost: Registration: $30 Events: $15 each Sat. February 7th, 2015: Mixed Open Epee- 9:00 am Mixed Open Foil-1:30 pm Mixed Open Sabre - 3:00 pm Sun. February 8th, 2015: Team Epee- 9:00am Times listed are when registration closes. For a minor to fence the Student Rec Center asks that the parent or legal guardian of said minor fill out the informed consent waiver. Team Event Format New Style Format. Teams of up to three fencers, alternate optional. Fence round robin against opposing team for a total of 9 five touch bouts totaling 45 points cumulative. Winning team has 45 points or closest to that after time. Team Epee may be self refereed. Team registration. To register your team go to the pre-registration page. At the top is a link that says "Looking for Team events?" Click on the link and you can register your team. Team names can be submitted at the event but fencers for a team must be registered under the team registration section. Events Format All individual events will be 1 round of pools with 100% advance to DE's with no repechage. Epee pools may be self refereed. Foil and Saber pools will be refereed by local and outside referees. Referees to be named: Check often for updates Proof of USFA membership is required at registration. Membership can be placed at registration. Fencers are required to fence in proper fencing attire. USFA rules will be applied. Times listed are close of registration. Payment due at registration. (PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU ARE SURE YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.) Hotels: There are several major chains with hotels near the Texas Tech Campus. If you tell them you are staying for a Texas Tech event they will give you a discounted rate. The following link shows the closest hotel to campus. http://www.visitlubbock.org/business/Accommodations//131 More details to be posted as event nears. If you have any questions please contact us at: derik.nusz@ttu.edu