Welcome to Duel in the Desert frequently asked questions:

What's the weather going to be like?
Normally, day temperatures in Las Vegas will be in the 60s, night temperatures will be in the 30s.

What airport do I fly in/out of?
Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport [LAS]

What about transportation?
Shuttles and taxies are available at the Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport outside of the baggage area for transportation between the hotel and the airport. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes in the taxi queue which may be quicker in reaching the hotel but a slightly more expensive option (~ $20 each way); shuttles stop at various hotels along the strip, longer ride but less expensive (~ $5 each way).

Do I have to have my name on my uniform?
In all three weapons, each fencer's last name must be printed legibly by hand or machine in dark blue capital letters not more than 10 cm high: either (1) on the back of the uniform or lame between the shoulders; (2) on the front or side of the thigh of the "rear" leg; or (3) on a piece of fabric or lame material that is firmly sewn to the uniform in such a way that it will not detach during fencing or catch the opponent's point. Fabric attached to the uniform must be the same color as the part of the uniform to which it is attached. Conductive materials must be attached in such a way as to not alter the conductivity of the metallic vest or jacket. NAMES PRINTED ON TAPE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Do I have to be a USFA member?
Proof of membership in USFA, FIE or in your home country's federation is acceptable for this tournament.

Can I fence in more than one event in one day?
Yes, but bouts will not be held for you.

Can I turn down the prize of casino chips and retain my NCAA eligibility?
Absolutely, please talk with your coach before you fence.

Why are my points not listed?
Point standings will be updated after the NAC in December for all events.

How are entry fees determined?
Entry Fees are determined by when you register, not when you pay.

Where do I find the waiver?
If you entered online and need to send in the waiver, you can find it here.

How do I submit classification changes?
Classification changes:  must be submitted by Tuesday, December 9, 2008 to Tanya, please include your name, weapon earning the new classification, date, location of the tournament and website where results can be found.

How do I withdraw?
Refund policy:  For refund of event fee(s), withdrawals must be submitted in writing to Tanya by the Tuesday, December 9, 2008.  Registration fees are nonrefundable. 

What about the Saturday Night Fights?
Saturday Night Fights (SNF) are the exhibition bouts generally between the winner of the previous year's SNF and the gold medalist in the individual event from the current year.  In the event that the SNF winner is not available, the exhibition bout will take place between the the gold and silver medalists from the individual event.  The winner of the exhibition bout receives casino chips.  Formats are announced that evening.  SNF is free for all spectators, there will be a raffle and cash bar available.  Formal attire is optional.

Why are the entry fees the same as a USFA event?
Many of you may have noticed that the registration fees are the same as the NACs. This is due to the much higher cost of the venue and tournament officials. To insure a quality tournament we need quality tournament officials and thus we must pay per diems commensurate with the USFA, which were raised over 150%. In order for us to do this we must maintain the same entry fees as the USFA. The Duel is sponsored by Southern Nevada Fencing a non-profit organization. Our goal is to break even on this event.

Who is Southern Nevada Fencing?
Southern Nevada Fencing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the United States Fencing Association (USFA) and is dedicated to the art and science of fencing.