On Aug. 1, 2026, a new points and events structure took effect for the Cadet, Junior and Senior categories. It changes two things: how our largest national events are run, and how points are earned and counted. This guide will summarize all articles that have been released, making it easier to navigate this new system with straightforward breakdowns. If you wish to read our previously posted articles, they can be found below.
During the trial window, there will be regular periods of review and feedback. National Coaches, Parents Council, and the Athlete Council are part of that review process by design. If something isn’t working as intended, the system can be adjusted, and we’ll update these materials accordingly. If you have feedback regarding the new system, you can submit your feedback here. (Note: This is for feedback about the new system, not to report missing points or to ask questions about qualification status!)
A quick note before you dig in. This is the biggest change to how we compete at home in a generation, and the first weeks have come with growing pains. Some of the technology is still catching up to the policy. Questions have come in faster than we planned for, and we're behind on answering some of them. We're one month into a two-year trial, and it shows. We apologize for the additional stress this early part of the new system places on athletes, parents, coaches and the community at-large.
We're working hard to get this right, we're reading everything you send, and we'll keep updating this guide as things settle. Thank you for your patience and your feedback. Both are shaping what happens next.
How the Unified and Legacy lists work, and what every result is worth.
The minimum points you need to register, and how the 2026-27 floors work.
How NAC fields split, how spots are set, and what to expect at registration.
The simpler path to Junior Olympics and Summer Nationals.
Short answers to the questions we're getting most.
Today is the day, with October NAC Registration, and our first event registration under the new rankings and event formats, going live!While we are still finalizing Athlete Handbook updates and expect to have those out here soon - we want to make sure ...
We wanted to confirm some additional updates we've settled since June, and share the full points tables.
Eligibility rules, points tables, qualification criteria, and more should be confirmed in 2026–27 Athlete Handbook
Starting Aug. 1, 2026, the way Cadet, Junior and Division I fencers earn points will look different.
