USA Fencing

Dates: June 29 – July 8, 2024
Location: Greater Columbus Convention - 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Events offered: All Divisions and Age Groups (except for Vet Combined)

Registration opens: Feb. 22
Regular Entry deadline: May 10
Qualification Deadline: May 10 
Withdrawal Deadline: June 7 
Classification Deadline: June 28 5 PM Local Time 
Petition deadline: May 17 (Petition form is here)

How to qualify: Read this

Registration link: Here

To book your hotel room with USA Fencing's official provider, GroupHousing, and receive the best available rates, click here.

July 1st

Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center

2:30–4 p.m.: NCAA Athlete Panel

Offering a firsthand perspective on the realities of being a fencing student-athlete, this panel delves into the balance of managing rigorous academic loads alongside NCAA commitments. 

4:30–6 p.m.: Recruiting 101

Serving as a comprehensive guide to the recruiting process, this panel provides vital information on the key dates and timelines every high school athlete and parent should be aware of. 

6:30–8 p.m.: Education Bootcamp

A paid opportunity with separate sessions for athletes and parents, focusing on effective strategies for navigating the college recruitment landscape. A single registration fee of $29 covers both one athlete and one parent/caregiver, providing valuable perspectives tailored specifically to each group’s needs.

Register for the Bootcamp here

• Athlete Education Bootcamp: How to Standout in the Recruiting Process: Tips and insights on making yourself more in demand with college coaches. High school students only. 

• Parent Education Bootcamp: Being an NCAA Parent: Supporting your athlete through recruitment and retention in college fencing. Parents of high school athletes only.

July 2nd 

USA Fencing College Fair: Featuring more than two dozen schools with NCAA fencing programs, the fair is a not-to-miss chance for rising juniors and seniors to connect with college coaches. To ensure a personal and productive experience, each session is limited to 200 participants, and pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Note: Both sessions are identical, and fencers should choose only one.

4–4:30 p.m.: Check-in for Session 1

4:30–6 p.m.: College Fair, Session 1

5:30–6 p.m.: Check-in for Session 2

6:15–7:45 p.m.: College Fair, Session 2

Preregister for the College Fair

July 3rd 

Note: On this day, the Recruiting 101 and Education Bootcamp are offered again, in an effort to give families scheduling flexibility.

4:30–6 p.m.: Recruiting 101

Serving as a comprehensive guide to the recruiting process, this panel provides vital information on the key dates and timelines every high school athlete and parent should be aware of. 

6:30–8 p.m.: Education Bootcamp

A paid opportunity with separate sessions for athletes and parents, focusing on effective strategies for navigating the college recruitment landscape. A single registration fee of $29 covers both one athlete and one parent/caregiver, providing valuable perspectives tailored specifically to each group’s needs.

Register for the Bootcamp here

• Athlete Education Bootcamp: How to Standout in the Recruiting Process: Tips and insights on making yourself more in demand with college coaches. High school students only.

• Parent Education Bootcamp: Being an NCAA Parent: Supporting your athlete through recruitment and retention in college fencing. Parents of high school athletes only.

This year's event will be on July 2, 2024, at 6 p.m. (with cocktail hour) at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.

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