2025 November North American Cup

Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 | Division I, Cadet, Y14, & Cadet Team | Fort Worth, TX


The 2025 November North American Cup (NAC) will be hosted in Fort Worth, TX this year. This event will feature Epee, Foil, and Saber fencers who are eligible to compete in Division I, Cadet, Y14, and Cadet Team categories. For more information on eligibility please reference our Athlete Handbook. This event will be hosted in the Fort Worth Convention Center and is free to the public. We look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth!


November NAC Day Schedule

Location: Fort Worth Convention Center

Address: 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Competition Location: Exhibit Halls A, B, C, D, E, & F

Parking: For parking information please visit the Fort Worth Convention Center Website

Spot Hero: For additional affordable parking near all events check out our partner Spot Hero


Priority Registration Opens: August 20th, 2025: 12:00pm ET

Priority Registration Closes: September 3rd, 2025: 12:00pm ET

Regular Fee Deadline: September 17th, 2025

Late Entry Fee Deadline: 5 p.m. local time the night before the event

Withdrawal Deadline: October 15, 2025 (eligible for 50% event fee refund)

Classification Change Deadline: November 12, 2025



All presentations and seminars will be held in room 104.


InGenius Prep

Fencers' Roadmap to College Success: Proven Strategies, NACAC Insights, and Expert Advice for 8th-12th Grade Students

  • Recruitment or Not - What's the Most Strategic Path for Student Fencers?
  • Proven Success Academic and Extracurricular Strategies for 8th-12th Grade Fencers

Register for the presentation here!

Saturday, November 15th

11:00am-1:00pm

Fusion Academy

Fusion Academy is a national leader in one-to-one education for students in grades 4–12. Every class is taught one-to-one: one student and one teacher. This approach allows us to personalize learning based on each student’s strengths, interests, and goals, supporting academic success and social-emotional growth.

Our Heads of School, Heather Garrison (Southlake Campus) and Vianey Reinhardt (Plano Campus), will be presenting on how Fusion Academy is transforming education through a one-to-one, personalized learning model.

Sign up for the presentation while spots are available!

Saturday, November 15th

2:00pm-3:00pm

Referee Seminar

If you’re interested in becoming a referee, this seminar is a great place to start! By attending both days, you’ll earn credit toward your referee ratings. Passing the seminar is one of the main required steps toward becoming an officially recognized referee.

Saturday, November 15th

4:00pm-8:00pm

InGenius Prep

Smart Moves in the AI Era: How Student Fencers Leverage AI to Craft Winning Strategies, Signatures Projects, and Admissions Persona

  • AI is Changing College Admissions - How to Stay Ahead
  • How to Use AI Craft Winning Signature Projects?
  • Top AI Majors and Colleges for Future Innovators
  • Inside the Success Stories of Real Fencers

Register for the presentation here!

Sunday, November 16th

3:30pm-5:00pm

Referee Seminar

If you’re interested in becoming a referee, this seminar is a great place to start! By attending both days, you’ll earn credit toward your referee ratings. Passing the seminar is one of the main required steps toward becoming an officially recognized referee.

Sunday, November 16th

5:00pm-9:00pm


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    November NAC Deadline: August 13, 2025

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Resources 

  • Athlete Handbook

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