Signing up for the tournament - 24 Oct 11

Although preregistering for a Virginia tournament is generally not required, it is appreciated by the tournament organizers so they have an idea of how many competitors to expect. Additionally, it can save you a little money! For the Halloween Open, if you preregister, the entry fee is $25 as opposed to $30 if you don't.

• Go to askfred.net. If you already have a login for AskFRED, sign in so the software can do some of the work for you. If you don't have a login, no worries, you'll get to set one up in a few steps. (The following steps will assume you do not have a login.)


• Bring up the tournament either by clicking here or use the 'Upcoming Tournaments' menu option to find the 'W&M Halloween Open'. (Upcoming Tournaments > Browse Tournaments, change 'All Divisions' to 'Virginia' then click 'Find Tournaments' to bring up the list of Virginia tournaments.)


• Click on the 'Preregister' link (or the box/checkmark icon) then enter your last name in the box.


• If this is your first official (non-club) tournament, you will not show up in the system and that's perfectly all right -- click on the 'Create a New Fencer Record' option to, well, create a new fencer record for yourself.


• Fill in the following screen. Please list IWFC as your club even if you primarily fence in Poquoson! (Remember, PFC is part of IWFC, not a separate club.) Your Division is Virginia and your ratings are U.


• Mark the event(s) in which you'll be competing. Note the time listed for each event -- this is when the registration desk closes at the tournament. Make plans to arrive at the venue at least thirty minutes before this time!


• Below the events you'll have options to create an AskFRED account and to be remembered for next time. Check one, both, or neither option, then click the 'Preregister' button. Make sure you print the page showing your preregistration information and bring it with you to the tournament.


• If you chose to create an account and/or to be remembered for next time, follow the screen prompts accordingly.

And lastly, making sure you've got everything squared away and ready to go. But that entry's going to have to wait until tomorrow later today, I'm afraid!