Membership

  • Individual Memberships
  • Club Memberships
  • Additional Membership Types
  • Individual Membership Benefits
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Individual Memberships#

Whether you're brand new to the sport of Fencing or have been involved in our sport for most of your life, our membership options below are tailored to all individuals throughout the fencing community. Please explore the options below to choose which membership works best for you. We invite you to join our fencing community of more than 37,000 members!

  • Access Membership $29

    This membership is perfect for anyone wanting to stay connected to USA Fencing, try competing at the local level or support USA Fencing competitions as an armorer, official or member of the tournament staff. Plus, you'll be supporting the future of fencing!

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  • Competitive Membership $99

    Ready to take the next step and compete at a Regional, National or International competition? As a competitive member, you'll have the right to enter and compete in these prestigious, fun-filled tournaments located in cities across the country. 

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  • Coach Membership $150

    Coaches are the lifeblood of our sport — helping introduce new athletes to fencing and prepare them for success on the strip and in life. Note: Coach members must complete a background screening, SafeSport training and our coach education program. 

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Additional Membership Types#

Membership Add-Ons#

  • +Check Ed Add-On | $30

    Referees, bout committee, armorers, volunteers and board members are required to have the +CheckEd add-on.


    The add-on includes the background screen and SafeSport training. This membership add-on is for members who do not coach but are involved in administrative capacities.


    Note: Coach Members have this included in their membership

  • +Coach Add-On | $30

    Current USA Fencing Life and Life Installment members who coach at USA Fencing clubs, their events or activities, or at USA Fencing sanctioned events are required to add +Coach.


    A background screen and SafeSport training are required and both are included in the cost of the add-on.

  • +Junior Coach Add-On | $30

    The +Junior Coach Add-On is for Competitive and Access members, 14 - 17 years old, who coach at a USA Fencing club or who want foundational coaching training and the opportunity to explore coaching as a future career path.

Individual Membership Benefits#

Membership to USA Fencing has many privileges, all of which are outlined below. USA Fencing is grateful for the support our members provide to American fencing. Your dues help the sport at all levels from grassroots to the Olympic and Paralympic National Fencing Teams.