From the grassroots to the competitive strip all the way to the Olympic podium ... TOGETHER, the collective strength of more than 40,000 USA Fencing members drives the future of our sport. USA Fencing is focused on our mission of fostering the growth, participation and development of domestic fencing at all levels. Your USA Fencing membership connects you to the fencing community and makes a difference in the sport.
USA Fencing Membership
USA Fencing membership is required by all individual members of USA Fencing Member Clubs who utilize the USA Fencing insurance program. Competitive memberships are required to compete in any USA Fencing sanctioned event (exception are Access members. They can compete in local tournament without upgrading.) The membership year coincides with the fencing season, which occurs between August 1 and the following July 31. Membership dues are not prorated at any time.
Please note, any new, expired (more than 3 years) or upgraded membership purchased beginning April 1 of the current season is valid until July 31 of the following season.
Membership Dues
The annual dues for the 2022-23 season, effective Aug. 1, 2022, as approved by the USA Fencing Board of Directors, are as follows:
Non-Competitive: $15/year
A Non-Competitive Membership is required to be a member of a USA Fencing Premium Club. This membership permits regular practices and training sessions at a club. Upgrade to Access membership required for local sanctioned tournaments and to Competitive for regional and national tournaments.
Access: $25/year
New in 2021, the Access Membership is for a wide range of individuals within the fencing community. Access members can compete at all sanctioned local tournaments. In addition, you are eligible to vote in all USA Fencing division and national elections (must be 18 and current as of February 1), gain free admission to all USA Fencing National tournaments and receive a digital edition of American Fencing magazine. *In order to compete at Regional or National tournaments, Access Members must upgrade to the Competitive membership.
Competitive: $90/year
Our Yearly Competitive Membership is good for the USA Fencing season from Aug. 1 through July 31. The competitive membership valid for all USA Fencing-sanctioned competitions.
Collegiate Competitive: $50/year
College students can enjoy the same benefits of the full Competitive membership at a special discounted price. In order for this membership to be valid, you must be a member of a current USA Fencing NCAA or college club team.
Coach: $120/year
For members who coach, this membership has the same privileges as a competitive member and additionally receive the benefit of a professional general liability policy. Includes background screen and Safe Sport training.
Life: $1,200
Life membership is valid for the lifetime of the member. This membership includes the same benefits as a competitive membership but is a one-time payment.
Life Installment: $120/yr
Allows the member up to 10 years of regular installment payments towards a Life Membership.
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DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS |
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Affiliate Club |
$50 |
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Premium Club |
$825 |
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There is a $10 fee for all paper membership forms. Save money and time by joining online. Please note there may be a delay in the complete processing of your membership if emailed. It is always preferable to join or renew online.
Please note, Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
