USA Fencing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Applications for the GRACE Program for the 2023-2024 season are now open.

The GRACE program was developed to assist USA Fencing members and families who find themselves in an unforeseen financial bind that prevents their participation in USA Fencing national competitions. This may include a sudden loss of income or an injury, illness or crisis affecting the fencer, their partner/spouse, their dependent child/child(ren) or others.

Fencers and their families can apply for a competition fee waiver (tournament fee, admin fee, event fee) for nationally sanctioned events. Last season over fifty waivers were issued through the GRACE program. If you or an athlete you know needs financial support for an upcoming tournament please feel free to apply to the GRACE program.

Please note: Requests for fee waivers must be submitted before the regular-fee deadline for each tournament. For Junior Olympics and Summer Nationals, athletes must meet qualifications for the events requested.