2026 Junior Olympics, Day 4 Recap: New Targets, Calm Finishes and Final-Day Gold in Kansas City
Four national champions close out the Junior Olympics with confidence and composure.
2026 Junior Olympics
Jan 8, 2026 - Jan 11, 2026 | Junior, Cadet, & Junior Team | Kansas City, MO
The 2026 Junior Olympics will be hosted in Kansas City, MO this year. This event will feature Epee, Foil, and Saber fencers who are eligible to compete in Junior, Cadet, and Junior Team categories. For more information on eligibility please reference our Athlete Handbook. This event will be hosted in the Kansas City Convention Center and is free to the public. We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City!
Location: Kansas City Convention Center
Address: 301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO 64105
Competition Location: Exhibit Halls A, B, and C
Parking: For parking information please visit the Kansas City Convention Center Website
Spot Hero: For additional affordable parking near all events check out our partner Spot Hero
Registration Opens: September 24th, 2025: 12:00pm ET
Regular Fee Deadline: November 5th, 2025
Late Entry Fee Deadline: 5 p.m. local time the night before the event
Qualification Deadline: December 10th, 2025
Withdrawal Deadline: December 19th, 2025 (eligible for 50% event fee refund)
Classification Change Deadline: January 7th, 2025
Traveling light going to and from the competition venue just got easier!
Convenient, secure bag storage is available for all fencers competing at the 2026 Junior Olympics. Located in Meeting Room 2104A, our designated storage area is the perfect solution for keeping your gear accessible throughout the tournament and skipping the hassle of lugging your stuff back and forth from the hotel.
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NEW: Junior Olympics VIP Highlight Reel Package
Reserve your spot, opens in a new tabUSA Fencing is excited to introduce a new optional service at the 2026 Junior Olympic Championships: the Junior Olympics VIP Highlight Reel Package, created in partnership with filmmaker Jessie B. Johnson.
Athletes can now book a professional, cinematic highlight reel capturing their full day of competition — including pools, every DE bout, and the podium ceremony. Each video is up to three minutes and delivered vertically for easy sharing (horizontal available upon request).
Key Details
- Limited to two spots per event
- Guaranteed 4-week turnaround
- Optional expedited editing and raw-footage add-ons
- Teams sign up as individuals; one reel per team
Fencing Bag Check
Sign up for bag check, opens in a new tabTraveling light going to and from the competition venue just got easier!
Convenient, secure bag storage is available for all fencers competing at the 2026 Junior Olympics. Located in Meeting Room 2104A, our designated storage area is the perfect solution for keeping your gear accessible throughout the tournament and skipping the hassle of lugging your stuff back and forth from the hotel.
Meet College Coaches at the College Fair
Register in College Connect, opens in a new tabIf college fencing is part of your future, don’t miss the 2025 USA Fencing College Fair at the Junior Olympics in Kansas City. This event offers dedicated face time with coaches from NCAA fencing programs who are ready to discuss recruiting, academics, scholarships and campus life.
When & Where
Date: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. CTLocation: 2103B
Space is limited — early registration is highly encouraged.How to Register
Registration is handled through College Connect, USA Fencing’s one-stop platform built to guide high school fencers from the local strip to an NCAA program. Creating or activating your profile only takes a few minutes and keeps you visible to college coaches year-round.
Eligibility
The College Fair is open to current high school juniors and seniors and their parents.
Name | Session Info | Time | Room Number |
Recruiting 101 | Serving as a comprehensive guide to the recruiting process, this session provides vital information on the key dates and timelines every high school athlete and parent should be aware of. It includes pointers on effective communication strategies with college coaches. | 5pm-6pm | 2103A |
InGenius Prep Session #1 | 2025-26 Admissions Trends & Top Admitted Care Studies from the Latest EA/ED Cycle (Featuring Yale. MIT, CMU) Sign Up HERE | 11am-1pm | 2103A |
Dwight Global Seminar #1 | Dwight Global is the #1 private online school in the USA by niche.com and part of a global community of schools. Key topics covered will include Dwight Global’s personalization and academic flexibility, and the rigor for student-athletes. NCAA college guidance, priority admissions consultations, high level curriculum offerings with full AP courses and IB program will also be covered. Register HERE | 2pm-4pm | 2103A |
Fencing Fun Fest | Introducing fencing to local youth! Fencers Do Good is setting out to teach local kids the sport of fencing in a carnival-style format! No sign up needed to attend! Interested in volunteering? Sign up on their website HERE | 2pm-4pm | 2105 |
Recruiting 101 | Serving as a comprehensive guide to the recruiting process, this session provides vital information on the key dates and timelines every high school athlete and parent should be aware of. It includes pointers on effective communication strategies with college coaches. | 4pm-5pm | 2103A |
College Fair | This event offers dedicated face time with coaches from NCAA fencing programs who are ready to discuss recruiting, academics, scholarships and campus life. Register in College Connect | 6:30pm-8:30pm | 2103B |
Dwight Global Seminar #2 | Dwight Global is the #1 private online school in the USA by niche.com and part of a global community of schools. Key topics covered will include Dwight Global’s personalization and academic flexibility, and the rigor for student-athletes. NCAA college guidance, priority admissions consultations, high level curriculum offerings with full AP courses and IB program will also be covered. Register HERE | 11am-1pm | 2103A |
InGenius Prep Seminar #2 | Competitive School Year Planning: Academics, Extracurriculars & a Standout Application Persona Sign Up HERE | 2pm-4pm | 2103A |
Fencing Sprouts | Grow your College Resume while growing our sport with Fencing Sprouts! Join us to learn more about one of our community-based programs, Fencing Sprouts. Session will be led by Jaisimh and Govind Ramanan. If you’re unable to attend but want to learn more, please let us know by completing the following interest form HERE | 5pm-6pm | 2103A |
USA Fencing has introduced a NEW Withdrawal Request Form, which is currently in a soft launch. Starting with the April 2026 NAC, all withdrawal requests for national events must be submitted exclusively through this form. During the transition, we will continue to review the prior withdrawals inbox to ensure all requests are captured. If you submit your withdrawal request via the form, please do not also send an email. We have designed the form to streamline the withdrawal process.
WITHDRAW USING THE NEW WITHDRAWAL FORM HERE!
Please allow us up to 4-5 business days for us to respond. We will honor the withdrawal from the date the form was submitted or when the email was sent.
50% Event Fee Refund Withdrawal Deadline: December 19th, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
- Tournament and Administration fees are nonrefundable
- Those who withdraw after December 19th, are not eligible for refunds
- 50% event fee refunds are processed 4-6 weeks after the tournament
Withdrawals via email will still be monitored, but we recommend using the new withdrawal form above. Email: withdrawals@usafencing.org.
If a fencer plans to not compete in their registered event, they should withdraw from the event using our Withdrawal form.
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 November 5, 11:59 PM
| One Event | $225 |
| Two Event | $320 |
| Team Event | $190 |
Total Registration Prices: Late Fees Post November 5, Deadline
| One Event | $675 |
| Two Event | $960 |
| Team Event | $570 |
In certain cases, a member of USA Fencing in good standing may be permitted to qualify for National Championships by petition. Petitions must be completed before December 12th, 2025, and require a $100 non-refundable fee to be reviewed. If a fencer’s petition is denied, their event fee (and only their event fee) will be returned to them in full. Submit a petition HERE.
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Poplin
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GRACE Program
Apply Here, opens in a new tabIf you or an athlete you know are in need of financial support for NACs, GRACE is a program created to alleviate financial burdens by waiving entry and registration fees at NACs. Fencers and their families can apply for a competition fee waiver (tournament, admin, & event fee) for nationally sanctioned events.
Junior Olympics Deadline: October 6th, 2025
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