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January North American Cup (2025) — Kansas City
Jan 2, 2025 - Jan 5, 2025 | Division I, Cadet, Vet Age, Vet Combined, Vet Team, Parafencing | Kansas City, MO
News From the January NAC#
January 2025 NAC, Day 4: Fencers Deliver Thrilling Performances as NAC Wraps Up
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The final day of the 2025 January NAC continued with impressive moments. Ellen Geddes PLY (Shepherd Swords Fencing Club & Orion Fencing) made her return to NAC’s in the new year and picked up a new weapon.“It's great. I've never fe...
January 2025 North American Cup
Dates: Jan. 3–6, 2025
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
Events offered: Division I, Cadet, Vet Age, Vet Combined, Vet Team, Parafencing
Hotel Booking
To book your hotel room with USA Fencing's official provider, GroupHousing, and receive the best available rates, click here.
Veterans Dinner #
Don't miss our popular Veterans Dinner honoring Vet fencers!
7-10 p.m. Jan. 4, 2025
Aztec Ballroom at Hilton President
Tickets and tables now on sale
Schedule #
Athlete Info#
Registration Deadlines
| Registration Opens | September 25 |
| Regular Fee Deadline | November 13 |
| Late Entry Fee Deadline | January 2 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | December 4 |
| Classification Change Deadline | January 1 |
Total Registration Prices: Deadline November 13th 11:59 PM
| One Event | $215 |
| Two Event | $310 |
| Third Event | $405 |
| Team Event | $180 |
Total Registration Prices: Late Fees Post November 13th Deadline
| One Event | $645 |
| Two Event | $930 |
| Three Events | $1215 |
| Team Event | $540 |
- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 2nd — for those who are competing on Friday
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Friday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 6th
We ask you to have your equipment checked no earlier than the day before your first event.
Applications for the GRACE Program for the 2024-25 season are now open. Fencers and their families can apply for a competition fee waiver (tournament fee, admin fee, event fee) for nationally sanctioned events.
If 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.
Please note that each athlete can only apply for up to 3 NACs to be covered. Each applicant can get up to 2 events per NAC waived.
You must submit your application by the following deadlines:
January 2025 NAC: Nov. 6, 2024
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How it works:
- Schedule your shipment online: Ship&Play USA Fencing link.
- Prepare your fencing bag or shipping box for pickup or dropoff.
- Fly to the tournament without the extra baggage stress.
- Your fencing gear will be waiting for you at your hotel.
- Ship your bag back home once the tournament is over.
With Ship&Play, you’ll enjoy reliable service with real-time tracking, insurance coverage, and a smooth experience for all your national or regional tournaments. Make your next competition trip a breeze!
Official Info#
TBA
All tournament officials will receive a credential for the 2024-25 season. These credentials will be required to gain access to the competition hall and to the referee meeting and meal room.
Once issued, your credential is to be used throughout the duration of the 2024-25 season. Credentials will be available for pickup at registration.
Submitting your availability for hiring is done through your USA Fencing referee profile. Click here to log in to your profile.
Officials may book flights through Cain Travel. If you already have a profile, log in to start searching for flights.
If you do not have a profile or for questions regarding making travel arrangements, contact Tanner Gonzales at t.gonzales@usafencing.org.