USA Fencing

USA Fencing is continuing to monitor the global situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). The top priority for USA Fencing is the safety and well-being of all members and participants in fencing events held both in the United States and abroad.

At this time, the upcoming national and international events scheduled to be held in the United States during the coming months will remain as scheduled. If there are changes to national or international event calendar, updates will be made at www.usafencing.org 

We will continue to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and are working in partnership with the Federation Internationale d’Escrime, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and local and state public health authorities in order to create a safe environment for all participants. 

The CDC recommends preventative actions regarding respiratory illnesses, including:  

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

To date, the only changes to the international calendar have been made regarding World Cup tournaments that were originally scheduled to be held in Chengdu, China; Shanghai and Padua, Italy. These changes have been posted at www.usafencing.org. The FIE is working in conjunction with tournament hosts for the remaining international events during the 2019-20 season to ensure the safety of all participants. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact information@usafencing.org.