All OFC fencers must have a valid USA Fencing membership for insurance purposes.
Beginners can obtain a temporary membership which is valid for 90 days using this form.
Fencers continuing on beyond the beginners class will need to upgrade to an annual membership.
Please follow the steps below to obtain an annual membership for your child.
From the grassroots to the competitive strip all the way to the Olympic podium … TOGETHER, the collective strength of more than 40,000 USA Fencing members drives the future of our sport. USA Fencing is focused on our mission of fostering the growth, participation and development of domestic fencing at all levels. Your USA Fencing membership connects you to the fencing community and makes a difference in the sport.
USA Fencing membership is required by all individual members of USA Fencing Member Clubs who utilize the USA Fencing insurance program. Competitive memberships are required to compete in any USA Fencing sanctioned event (exception are Access members. They can compete in local tournament without upgrading.) The membership year coincides with the fencing season, which occurs between August 1 and the following July 31. Membership dues are not prorated at any time.
Please note, any new, expired (more than 3 years) or upgraded membership purchased beginning April 1 of the current season is valid until July 31 of the following season.
Membership Dues
The annual dues for the 2022-23 season, effective Aug. 1, 2022, as approved by the USA Fencing Board of Directors, are as follows:
USA Fencing membership is required by all individual members of USA Fencing Member Clubs who utilize the USA Fencing insurance program. Competitive memberships are required to compete in any USA Fencing sanctioned event (exception are Access members. They can compete in local tournament without upgrading.) The membership year coincides with the fencing season, which occurs between August 1 and the following July 31. Membership dues are not prorated at any time.
Please note, any new, expired (more than 3 years) or upgraded membership purchased beginning April 1 of the current season is valid until July 31 of the following season.
Membership Dues
The annual dues for the 2022-23 season, effective Aug. 1, 2022, as approved by the USA Fencing Board of Directors, are as follows:
The Access Membership is for a wide range of individuals within the fencing community. Access members can compete at all sanctioned local tournaments. In addition, you are eligible to vote in all USA Fencing division and national elections (must be 18 and current as of February 1), gain free admission to all USA Fencing National tournaments and receive a digital edition of American Fencing magazine. *In order to compete at Regional or National tournaments, Access Members must upgrade to the Competitive membership.
Our Yearly Competitive Membership is good for the USA Fencing season from Aug. 1 through July 31. The competitive membership valid for all USA Fencing-sanctioned competitions.
College students can enjoy the same benefits of the full Competitive membership at a special discounted price. In order for this membership to be valid, you must be a member of a current USA Fencing NCAA or college club team.
For members who coach, this membership has the same privileges as a competitive member and additionally receive the benefit of a professional general liability policy. Includes background screen and Safe Sport training.
Life membership is valid for the lifetime of the member. This membership includes the same benefits as a competitive membership but is a one-time payment.
Allows the member up to 10 years of regular installment payments towards a Life Membership.
There is a $10 fee for all paper membership forms. Save money and time by joining online. Please note there may be a delay in the complete processing of your membership if emailed. It is always preferable to join or renew online.
Please note, Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
1. Make sure your fencer’s USA Fencing membership has been renewed for the upcoming season. All memberships (except life memberships) expire on July 31st each year.
2. Fill out the member renewal form (please submit one form per fencer):
3. Complete our e-waiver
4. Team Fencers complete the training plan form
Fencers can check their status for qualification purposes on the USA Fencing website, but here are the qualifying paths for each division.
It’s highly recommended that fencers work closely with their coaches to create a plan and find ways that individually suit them, to qualify.
For reference, the USFA Athlete Handbook is included here.
Fencers can check their status for qualification purposes on the USA Fencing website, but here are the qualifying paths for each division.
It’s highly recommended that fencers work closely with their coaches to create a plan and find ways that individually suit them, to qualify.
For reference, the USFA Athlete Handbook is included here.
Born from 2012-2015, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, & one of the following:
Born from 2010-2013, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, & one of the following:
Born from 2008-2011, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, & one of the following:
See the USFA Athlete Handbook, pages page 57 (RYC points) and page 60 (SYC points)
RYC POINTS FORMULA: Using the formula below, RYC tournaments will award points to all participants: (# entries – place + 1) /# entries) x 100 points
When there is a mixed-gender Youth competition, points are not separated out by gender.
SYC POINTS FORMULA: The Super Youth Circuit (SYC) competitions will award national points at .8 of the NAC/Championship points table to precisely the top 40 percent of the competitive field (rounded up to the next higher integer) to a maximum of 64th place.
For example: Field = 100 fencers therefore 40 fencers earn national points
Field = 103 fencers therefore 42 fencers earn national points (40 percent =4.2 Field = 200 fencers therefore 64 fencers earn national points (40 percent = 80 but awarding points is capped at 64th place)
In all SYC Youth events, 3 fencers must compete in order for points to be awarded.
Born from 2006-2009 & one of the following:
Born from 2003-2009 & one of the following:
Born in 2008 or earlier, class A, B, or C, & meet one of the following:
Born in 2008 or earlier, class A, B, C, D, E, or U, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, & meet one of the following:
Born in 2008 or earlier, class C, D, E, or U at the time of registration, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, & meet one of the following:
Born in 2008 or earlier, class D, E, or U at the time of registration, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, & meet one of the following:
Meet the age eligibility requirements for their division – V40, V50, V60, V70+ and V80+ & meet one of the following:
Compete in current season Div 1 or Div 2 championship
In addition to the regional ways to qualify, here are the upcoming national-level fencing competitions that are part of the qualification path to Fencing Summer Nationals and the July Challenge.
October NAC
Oct. 7-10, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN
Division I, Cadet, Y14, Parafencing
December NAC
Dec. 9-12, 2022 in Salt Lake City, UT
Division I, Junior, Cadet
January North American Cup
Jan. 6-9, 2023 in Louisville, KY
Division I, Junior, Veteran Age, Veteran Combined, Parafencing
Junior Olympic Championships
February 17-20, 2023, Denver, CO
Junior, Cadet, and Junior Team
March North American Cup
March 3-6, 2023 in Fort Worth, TX
Y14, Y12, Y10, Cadet, Cadet Team, Parafencing
Division I National Championships and April NAC
April 21-24, 2023 in St. Louis, MO
Division I, Junior, Veteran Age, Veteran Combined
USA Fencing National Championships & July Challenge (Summer Nationals)
June 30-July 9, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ
All Divisions and Age Groups
Being part of such a huge event, and fence along Olympians (heck, just being int he same building with them!) should be of great pride, and the result of hard work and dedication for which each fencer deserves to be praised!
April 27, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Davis-Grimshaw Epee Open
San Marcos, TX, USA
PO Box 12202 San Antonio, texas 78212 (210) 872-2004
