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2022 USA Fencing Summer Nationals and July Challenge

Video Slideshows

Relive Summer Nationals with these video slideshows created by photographer Serge Timacheff. There are two slideshows: one covering the first five days and another covering the last five.

USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge

Dates: July 2-11, 2022
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave. S. 
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Events Contested:

Championship Events: Division IA, Division II, Division III, Veteran Age, Y14, Y12, Y10
July Challenge Events: Division I, Junior, Cadet, Senior Team, Veteran Team

Live results: Here

Live video: Here

Lost and Found Info

Lose something at Summer Nationals? We are working with a local club in Minneapolis to hold the equipment for 60 days. If you lost something at the venue, please use the contact below to describe the item and get further instructions. 

Colin McChesney: colinmcchesney@gmail.com

Daily Recaps

Relive all the action from Summer Nationals in our daily recaps, featuring Top 8 results, photos and more.


Map of Minneapolis hotels and USA Fencing venues. Click to enlarge

While You're in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention Center

Our friends at the Minneapolis Convention Center have put together this page containing tips for planning your visit to the city. Scroll down to the "Explore Minneapolis" section for a wide assortment of fun articles. Our favorites include:

Minnesota Twins baseball

The Minnesota Twins are offering discounted game tickets to USA Fencing members and families for games on July 1, July 2 and July 3 against Baltimore.

Friday, July 1, at 7:10 p.m. vs. Baltimore

Saturday, July 2, at 1:10 p.m. vs. Baltimore

Sunday, July 3, at 1:10 p.m. vs. Baltimore

Minnesota United FC soccer

Minnesota United FC is offering discounted tickets to USA Fencing members and families for their July 3 match against Real Salt Lake. 

Sunday, July 3, at 8 p.m. vs. Real Salt Lake

Minnesota Lynx basketball

Minnesota's WNBA team has four home games between July 1 and 12. 

Visit this link and use the promo code LY22USAFencing!

Note: Not all games are currently available at the discounted rate, so keep checking back as additional games are added.

Valleyfair: Minneapolis Amusement Park

USA Fencing members and their families can score discounted admission to Valleyfair, the amusement park located just 20 minutes from the Convention Center. 

Learn more and purchase discounted tickets

For Coaches: Lakes & Legends Brewery

Coaches: Your coach credential scores you $1 off beer and reserved seating all week long (July 2-11) at Lakes & Legends Brewery. This eatery and taproom is a seven-minute walk away from the Convention Center and is considered a staple in downtown Minneapolis. They're excited to have USA Fencing in town!