October 2025 NAC, Day 4 Recap: Late Rallies, Fresh Mindsets and Gold Medal Moments
Four champions close out a memorable four days in Salt Lake City.
2025 October North American Cup
Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025 | Division I, Junior, Cadet, & Parafencing | Salt Lake City, UT
The 2025 October North American Cup (NAC) will be hosted in Salt Lake City, Utah this year. This event will feature Epee, Foil, and Saber fencers who are eligible to compete in Division I, Junior, Cadet, & Parafencing categories. For more information on eligibility please reference our Athlete Handbook. This event will be hosted in the Salt Palace Convention Center and is free to the public. We look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!
October 2025 NAC, Day 3 Recap: Calm Comebacks, Cadet Breakthroughs and a Triple Gold Sweep
Seven more champions shine in Salt Lake City as the October NAC rolls into its final day.
October 2025 NAC, Day 2 Recap: Focus, Foundations and Double Golds in Salt Lake City
Seven champions crowned on Saturday as fencers build momentum early in the season.
October 2025 NAC, Day 1 Recap: Nerves, Comebacks and Family Pride in Salt Lake City
Six champions crowned on the first day of competition at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Address: 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Competition Location: Exhibit Halls A, B, C, D, & E
Parking: For parking information please visit the Salt Palace Convention Center Website
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Priority Registration Opens: July 29th, 2025: 12:00pm ET
Priority Registration Closes: August 12th, 2025: 12:00pm ET
Regular Fee Deadline: August 26th, 2025
Late Entry Fee Deadline: 5 p.m. local time the night before the event
Withdrawal Deadline: September 3, 2025 (eligible for 50% event fee refund)
Classification Change Deadline: October 1, 2025
To withdraw from the event, email withdrawals@usafencing.org. Please allow us up to 4-5 business days for us to respond. We will honor the withdrawal from the date the email was sent.
50% Event Fee Refund Withdrawal Deadline: September 3rd, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
- Tournament and Administration fees are nonrefundable
- Those who withdraw after September 3rd, are not eligible for refunds
- 50% event fee refunds are processed 4-6 weeks after the tournament
If a fencer plans to not compete in their registered event, they should email withdrawals@usafencing.org.
Should a fencer fail to appear for any event without sending an email by 5 PM local time of the day before, the fencer will be subject to a fine of $250 per event that the individual fails to appear for AND suspension of membership privileges, including participation in all USA Fencing sanctioned tournaments, until the applicable fine(s) is/are paid.
Total Registration Prices: Deadline August 26, 11:59 PM
| One Event | $215 |
| Two Event | $310 |
| Third Event | $405 |
Total Registration Prices: Late Fees Post August 26 Deadline
| One Event | $645 |
| Two Event | $930 |
| Three Events | $1215 |
If college fencing is on your horizon, don’t miss the 2025 USA Fencing College Fair at the October NAC in Salt Lake City. You’ll have dedicated face time with coaches from NCAA fencing programs eager to answer questions about recruiting, academics, scholarships and campus life.
When & Where
6 p.m. Saturday, October 4 — Salt Palace Convention Center: Room 150
(Space is limited, so register today.)
How to Register
Sign up through College Connect, USA Fencing’s new one-stop platform that guides high school fencers from the local strip to an NCAA squad. Activating your profile takes minutes and keeps your information in front of college coaches year-round.
See you there!
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October NAC Deadline: August 13, 2025
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