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• Call for Nominations: USA Fencing Independent Board Directors

  Published March 2, 2026

  USA Fencing's Nominating Committee is seeking Independent Directors for terms running Sept.

• Jeremy Sirota, Global Music Executive and Fencing Parent, Named to the USA Fencing Board of Directors

  Published February 25, 2026

  Music executive and fencing parent Jeremy Sirota joins the USA Fencing Board; voting member status begins Sept.

• The Numbers Are In: Fencing Remains One of the Safest Combat Sports

  Published February 24, 2026

  USA Fencing's Data Resource Team analyzed 637,000+ DE bouts (Aug 2019–Jul 2025); medical withdrawal rate 0.338%.

• USA Fencing Election 2026: Initial Nominating Slate and Petition Call

  Published February 19, 2026

  The Nominating Committee advanced seven Board candidates and opened the petition window through March 31, 2026, requiring 965 signatures across 29 clubs and all six regions.

• February 2026 Board Meeting: Sirota Appointed; Single Logo Approved

  Published February 17, 2026

  Meeting in Cincinnati during the February NAC, the USA Fencing Board appointed Jeremy Sirota, approved a single unified logo, and advanced points and division work.

• USA Fencing Adopts a Sport Integrity Policy to Protect Fair Competition

  Published February 17, 2026

  USA Fencing's Sport Integrity Policy took effect Feb.

• Fencing's Biggest Night Is Back — Celebrating the Heartbeat of American Fencing

  Published February 17, 2026

  The fourth annual U.S.

• February 2026 NAC Day 4 Recap: Final Day of Fencing in Cincinnati

  Published February 15, 2026

  The February NAC wrapped in Cincinnati with seven more gold medalists on the final day.

• February 2026 NAC Day 3 Recap: Nineteen Events, Nineteen Golds

  Published February 15, 2026

  Day 3 of the February NAC featured nineteen gold-medal events, from Division I to Veterans team competition.

• Referees Elect Three of Their Own to the RC Nominating Committee

  Published February 14, 2026

  Harrison Hue, Andy Liu, and Will Curtis were elected to the 2026 Referees' Commission Nominating Committee, which selects nominees for the May RC election.

• February 2026 NAC Day 2 Recap: Gold Rush in Cincinnati

  Published February 13, 2026

  Day 2 in Cincinnati produced a long list of champions across junior, Division I, parafencing and veteran events.

• February 2026 NAC Day 1 Recap: Staying Focused, One Touch at a Time

  Published February 13, 2026

  Day 1 of the February NAC in Cincinnati awarded fifteen gold medals across junior, Division I and veteran events.

• Call for Candidates: Three Referees' Commission Vice Chair Roles Open

  Published February 10, 2026

  USA Fencing invited qualified referees to apply by Feb.

• USA Fencing Announces Jumio as Official ID Check Partner

  Published February 9, 2026

  USA Fencing partnered with Jumio to automate age and nationality verification for members via official ID Check.

• USA Fencing Launches the Member Insurance Benefits Center

  Published February 5, 2026

  USA Fencing opened optional health, vision, and dental insurance access for members, coaches, and clubs through a new Member Insurance Benefits Center.

• Save the Duck Named Official Jacket of USA Fencing

  Published February 4, 2026

  Italian outerwear brand Save the Duck is Official Jacket of USA Fencing; will outfit Worlds team and debut a special-edition jacket at 2026 Summer Nationals.

• What's Changing for 2026 Summer Nationals Qualification

  Published January 28, 2026

  USA Fencing updated 2026 Summer Nationals qualification: a May 6 deadline, higher July Challenge regional point floors, and new youth and division pathways.

• January 2026 SJCC Day 2 Recap: Adaptability On and Off the Strip

  Published January 25, 2026

  Four Super Junior and Cadet Circuit champions were crowned on Day 2 in Memphis across saber, foil and epee.

• January 2026 SJCC Day 2 Recap: Four More Champions in Memphis

  Published January 25, 2026

  A second Day 2 SJCC recap from Memphis crowns four more junior and cadet champions in foil, epee and saber.

• January 2026 SJCC Day 1 Recap: One Touch at a Time

  Published January 23, 2026

  Day 1 of the 2026 Super Junior and Cadet Circuit in Memphis crowned four gold medalists.

• Texas Teen Uses Fencing to Earn Scouting's Highest Honor While Inspiring Adults with Disabilities

  Published January 15, 2026

  Bridgeland High School freshman Dev Sathyan led fencing workshops for adults with disabilities for his Eagle Scout project.

• 2026 Junior Olympics Day 4 Recap: Final-Day Gold in Kansas City

  Published January 13, 2026

  Four national champions closed the 2026 Junior Olympics in Kansas City on the final day.

• USA Fencing 2026–27 Dates: November NAC Columbus, JO Oklahoma City

  Published January 13, 2026

  USA Fencing confirmed a November NAC in Columbus and a January NAC plus Junior Olympics in Oklahoma City.

• 2026 Junior Olympics Day 3 Recap: Adapting on the Fly in Kansas City

  Published January 12, 2026

  Six national champions were crowned on Day 3 of the 2026 Junior Olympics in Kansas City.