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Mandatory Training
USA Fencing has partnered with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to offer online SafeSport training for our members. It is a U.S. Center for SafeSport requirement for USA Fencing coaches, volunteers, referees, committee members, vendors, staff and those that have regular contact with minor fencers to complete online training on an annual basis. SafeSport training will be required at the time of membership renewal and will be valid for the membership year. Additionally, the online training is offered at no additional cost to all adult members and can be accessed online through your USA Fencing member dashboard at member.usafencing.org.
Coach, +CheckEd and +Coach members must first complete the core course that includes three 30-minute modules:
- Sexual Misconduct Awareness training
- Emotional and Physical Misconduct
- Mandatory Reporting
The year following the completion of the Core Training, a 30-minute refresher course will be available through your USA Fencing membership profile and completion of the refresher course will satisfy the SafeSport training requirement.
For additional information, please contact the USA Fencing FenceSafe Manager at FenceSafe@usafencing.org.
Optional Training
Parent SafeSport Course
An online course was developed by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for parents of athletes of all ages. Titled "Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport," this course explains the issues of misconduct in sport and helps parents ensure their children have a positive and safe sport experience. To take this free, 30 minute course click here.
SafeSport Training for Adult Athletes
Do you know adult athletes who would benefit from important SafeSport™ Trained Core learnings, tailored to their specific role, in just 20 minutes? This course summarizes valuable athlete safety concepts — cultural, technical, and legal — with real-world examples relevant to common situations adult athletes may face.
Youth Athlete Training Course
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is now offering a Youth Athlete Training course.
SAFESPORT™ For Youth Athletes (AGE 13+): This 15-minute course focuses on bullying and hazing prevention, supporting friends who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct, and resources for reporting. Parental consent for registration is required.
Access the course here.
To view the U.S. Center for SafeSport Online Training Catalog click here. This catalog includes descriptions of both mandatory and optional training.
At USA Fencing, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all our members. With this goal in mind, we've developed the “Supplemental Athlete Safety Training” program. This program offers an additional level of education to our highest and most experienced participants and encompasses a range of areas crucial to athlete safety and well-being — including sexual harassment prevention and more. As of the 2025-26 Season, the Supplemental Athlete Safety Training program is no longer a required certification for USA Fencing coaches and officials working at national tournaments. These courses are now offered as recommended modules and will continue to be available through FenceLab.
Who Needs to Take the Training
This training is no longer a requirement for coaches and officials working at national tournaments (North American Cup series tournaments, Junior Olympics, and Summer Nationals). However, these courses will continue to be available for coaches, officials, and all other USA Fencing members through FenceLab.
How to Find the Training
The recommended training can be accessed directly on your membership profile at member.usafencing.org. The "Creating a Cul
ture of Belonging" course can be accessed through the Coach Education Program in Fence Lab. The "Understanding Mandatory Reporting" course can be accessed directly through the US Center for SafeSport Website here.You can login using the same e-mail address that you use for your USA Fencing membership profile, click "get Trained Now" and click on the "Understanding Mandatory Reporting" course.
Questions on Recommended Courses
While the Supplemental Athlete Safety Training program is no longer a requirement for USA Fencing coaches and officials at national tournaments, these courses remain available to our members to support our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all members and advancing athlete safety throughout the sport.
With these targeted resources in our training arsenal, USA Fencing is empowering members to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Questions can be direct to information@usafencing.org
Thanks for your help in creating a safe and dynamic community for all in the world of fencing!