USA Fencing

Welcome to USA Fencing's International Travel 101 Page!  On this page fencers and their families will find resources  to help navigate the process of registering and traveling to international events. GO USA!

For information on what to expect before, during and after an international competition, click here.

Starting in the 2022-23 season, only the wavy USA flag mask design will be accepted by the FIE. 

How do I know which international tournaments to register for/will earn points for?

Designated international tournaments are marked on the international calendar: https://www.usafencing.org/international-calendar.

How do I register for an international event?

Registration for all tournaments (domestic and international) is through the USA Fencing Tournament Database. 

Once signed into your profile,  you can search for tournaments using the 'Events' button on the top toolbar. 

What are the EFC and FIE?

The European Fencing Confederation (EFC) hosts the cadet international circuit. The International Fencing Federation (FIE) hosts the junior and senior international circuit.

Is a team registration different than individual? 

Individual registration is for the individual event. Team registration is for the team event. In order to be selected for the team event, you must register for both the individual and team events. 

When are selections made? 

Selections are made the day after the regular entry deadline.  The regular entry deadline is noted on the registration page and the International Calendar. 

How can I find information about the tournament?

Cadet tournament invitations can be found on the EFC website: www.eurofencing.info

Junior and senior tournament invitations on the FIE website: www.fie.org

Squad managers will send out for logistical information following the selection email.

How can I check live results?

Please check USA Fencing's Facebook account for live results for each individual tournament. 

Live results websites include: 

• Engarde-Service
• Fencing Worldwide
• Fencing Time Live

Live results may also be found through the FIE and EFC websites.

More Frequently Asked Questions

• Epee: Kaitlyn Litten
• Foil: Jennifer Yamin
• Saber: Kaitlyn Litten

• International Calendar
• EFC/FIE Licenses
• FenceSafe Resources
• COVID-19 Resources
• 2024 Para Athlete Support Criteria
• 2024 Able-Bodied Athlete Support Criteria

• If you know someone else traveling (clubmate or friend), try carry some of each other's blades to ensure having equipment if a bag is lost. 
• Bring a small lock for fencing bag at the venue.
• Be prepared to not have anyone outside of a strip coach with you while fencing.
• Don't hesitate to talk to other parents who have previously traveled to competitions for helpful information specific to locations.
• Have Google Translate or another language translator source available if you are not familiar with the local language.