March 2025 NAC Recap, Day 4: Thrilling Overtime Touches, Dancing Footwork, and Inspiring First Golds
Fencers celebrated the last day of the March 2025 NAC in Cleveland by proving the power of confidence.
March North American Cup (2025) — Cleveland
Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025 | Y14, Y12, Y10, Cadet | Cleveland, OH
March 2025 North American Cup
Dates: March 7–10, 2025
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Events offered: Y14, Y12, Y10, Cadet
Hotel Booking
To book your hotel room with USA Fencing's official provider, GroupHousing, and receive the best available rates, click here.
Photo Session #
USA Fencing is partnering with Nathan Bingle Photography to offer free portrait sessions at the March NAC! You only pay for the photos you want to purchase. Book your time now!
Schedule #
Athlete Info#
| Registration Opens | December 6, 2024 |
| Regular Fee Deadline | January 8, 2025 |
| Late Entry Fee Deadline | March 6, 2025 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | February 5th, 2025 |
| Classification Change Deadline | March 5, 2025 |
Total Registration Prices: Deadline January 8th, 11:59 PM
| One Event | $215 |
| Two Event | $310 |
| Third Event | $405 |
| Team Event | $180 |
Total Registration Prices: Late Fees Post January 8th Deadline
| One Event | $645 |
| Two Event | $930 |
| Three Events | $1215 |
| Team Event | $540 |
TBA
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:
March 2025 NAC: Jan. 1, 2025
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Officials Info#
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
1380 E 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
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 Michael Aiken at m.aiken@usafencing.org.
News from the March NAC#
March 2025 NAC Recap, Day 3: Comedic Relief, Clutch Touches, and Gold-Medal Moments
On Sunday in Cleveland, fencers found that a good laugh, steady nerves, and mental grit can be just as important as physical skills in turning high-pressure bouts into well-deserved gold medals.CLEVELAND, Ohio — Fencing has its share of intense moments...
March 2025 NAC Recap, Day 2: Double Gold, Comeback Stories, and an Olympic Dream in Cleveland
Saturday’s action in Cleveland showcased determined fencers who made the most of quick turnarounds.
March 2025 NAC Recap, Day 1: Hard-Earned Golds and Unforgettable Moments in Cleveland
Friday’s opening day in Cleveland featured fencers turning months of intense training into gold-medal moments.
