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2026 March North American Cup
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026 | Y14, Y12, Y10, & Division II | Cleveland, OH
The 2026 March NAC will be hosted in Cleveland, OH this year. This event will feature Epee, Foil, and Saber fencers who are eligible to compete in Y14, Y12, Y10, & Division II categories. For more information on eligibility please reference our Athlete Handbook. This event will be hosted in the Huntington Convention Center and is free to the public. We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Address: 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44113
Competition Location: Exhibit Halls A, B, & C
Parking: For parking information please visit the Huntington Convention Center's website
Spot Hero: For additional affordable parking near all events check out our partner Spot Hero
Registration Opens: December 3, 2025: 12:00pm ET
Regular Fee Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Late Entry Fee Deadline: 5 p.m. local time the night before the event
Withdrawal Deadline: February 4th, 2026 (eligible for 50% event fee refund)
Classification Change Deadline: March 4th, 2026
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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: February 4th, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
- Tournament and Administration fees are nonrefundable
- Those who withdraw after February 4th, 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 January 7, 11:59 PM
| One Event | $225 |
| Two Events | $320 |
| Three Events | $415 |
Total Registration Prices: Late Fees Post January 7, Deadline
| One Event | $675 |
| Two Events | $960 |
| Three Events | $1,245 |
Book Your Hotel
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FencingTime
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Officials Information
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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.
March NAC Deadline: December 10th
USA Fencing Shop
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Preview upcoming event branded gear, check out the Macron and Azza store, shop last chance apparel from previous NAC's!
InGenius Prep Seminars at the March NAC
Register for a session, opens in a new tab"Winning Off the Strip: How Competitive Fencers Can Gain an Early Edge in the New Era of College Admissions and AI."
Session #1: Early Planning for Competitive Fencers: A Roadmap to Aligning Academics, Activities, and College Strategy | March 7th @ 10:00 AM ET
Session #2: Smart Moves in the AI Era: How Student Fencers Leverage AI to Craft Winning Roadmaps, Signature Projects, and Admissions Personas | March 8th @ 3:00 PM ET
Athlete Handbook
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Heading to Cleveland for the 2026 March North American Cup? Make time for an information session with Dwight Global Online School, USA Fencing's Official Online School through 2033.
Representatives from Dwight Global will be on-site at the Huntington Convention Center to answer questions about the school's flexible, accredited programs for student-athletes in grades 6-12. Whether your fencer is just beginning to explore online schooling or is ready to apply, this is a chance to learn how Dwight Global helps competitive fencers balance rigorous academics with training, travel and competition schedules.
Dwight Global offers Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and personalized academic tracks — all with year-round scheduling designed around athletes' lives. The school's dedicated college counselors specialize in athletic recruitment, and all core classes are NCAA-approved.
Info Session Times:
- Saturday, March 7 — 2:30 p.m. ET
- Sunday, March 8 — 11:00 a.m. ET
Can't attend in person? Sign up to connect with a Dwight Global admissions representative.