fencing parents
fencing parents

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qualifying paths

How to Qualify for Fencing Championships in the US
How to Qualify for the 2023 Fencing Summer Nationals Championship and July Challenge in Phoenix.
How to Qualify for the 2023 Fencing Summer Nationals Championship and July Challenge in Phoenix.
How to Qualify for Fencing Junior Olympics in 2023 in Denver
How to Qualify for Fencing Junior Olympics in 2023 in Denver
Regional Qualifying Paths (RYC, SYC) for Y10, Y12 and Y14 Youth Fencing Championships
Regional Qualifying Paths (RYC, SYC) for Y10, Y12 and Y14 Youth Fencing Championships
Regional Junior and Cadet Circuit (RJCC, RCC, RJC)
Regional Junior and Cadet Circuit (RJCC, RCC, RJC)

WHAT’s NEW

college bound fencers

 

FREE Report

Fencing Athlete Recruitment 2023/2024 Report

The report includes information on:

  • aggregate team sizes broken out by weapon and gender

  • the aggregate breakdown between fencers with junior national points and ratings classifications at the 45 colleges by weapon and gender

  • academic categorization and profiles of the 45 fencing colleges

  • the critical fencing performance metrics used in recruiting by the 45 colleges

 
 
 
 
 

SafeSport - fencesafe

SafeSport
What to Do to Protect Your Child from Sexual and Other Abuse in Fencing
What to Do to Protect Your Child from Sexual and Other Abuse in Fencing
When does coach yelling crossover to abuse?
When does coach yelling crossover to abuse?
What's New in Fencing
What Happened at the US Fencing Emergency Board Meeting on Sexual Assault
What Happened at the US Fencing Emergency Board Meeting on Sexual Assault
Recent Incidents of Child Sexual Abuse in Fencing
Recent Incidents of Child Sexual Abuse in Fencing

for beginners

For Beginners
Should I care about my fencing club's medal ranking
Should I care about my fencing club's medal ranking
How to plan your child's fencing competition schedule for the year
How to plan your child's fencing competition schedule for the year
At what age can my child start fencing, and which weapon should we pick?
At what age can my child start fencing, and which weapon should we pick?
Buying your first fencing weapon
Buying your first fencing weapon
 
 

national competitions

National Competitions
How to earn national points in fencing and rank on US Fencing's National Points List
How to earn national points in fencing and rank on US Fencing's National Points List
US Fencing National Championships
US Fencing National Championships
North America Cups (NACs)
North America Cups (NACs)
How seeding, pools and direct elimination rounds (DEs) are set up at fencing tournaments
How seeding, pools and direct elimination rounds (DEs) are set up at fencing tournaments

An informed parent is a fencer's best support

 

information every parent must know About fencing

tips and advice from the fencing community 

a place to share your experiences as a fencing parent and make suggestions for improvement

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fencer development

Fencer Development
Should a 10 year old compete in a cadet fencing event?
Should a 10 year old compete in a cadet fencing event?
What does respecting your opponent in a fencing bout really mean?
What does respecting your opponent in a fencing bout really mean?
Developing the mental game in fencing
Developing the mental game in fencing
 

equipment and equipment maintenance

Equipment and Equipment Maintenance
When do we get that 1st FIE fencing weapon?
When do we get that 1st FIE fencing weapon?
What's a good fencing shoe?
What's a good fencing shoe?
Buying your first fencing weapon
Buying your first fencing weapon
 

Clubs and coaches

Clubs and Coaches
Great Fencing Coaches: Peter Westbrook, Olympian and Visionary Coach
Great Fencing Coaches: Peter Westbrook, Olympian and Visionary Coach
8 Key Characteristics of a Great Fencing Coach
8 Key Characteristics of a Great Fencing Coach
Should I care about my fencing club's medal ranking?
Should I care about my fencing club's medal ranking?
How to choose the right fencing club for a beginner
How to choose the right fencing club for a beginner
 

fencer health and fitness

Fencer Health and Fitness
8 Effective Ways Athletes Balance Sports and Academics
8 Effective Ways Athletes Balance Sports and Academics
Preventing painful cramps during a fencing competition
Preventing painful cramps during a fencing competition

suggestions for US Fencing

 

guest blogs

Guest Blogs
Fixing College Admissions by Dr Michele Hernandez
Fixing College Admissions by Dr Michele Hernandez
Finding Your Child's Passion for the Sport of Fencing
Finding Your Child's Passion for the Sport of Fencing

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