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Win a Free Trip to the 2016 Junior Olympics When You Register for a USA Fencing Membership

08/12/2015, 12:45pm CDT
By Nicole Jomantas

(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Are you a junior or cadet fencer who will be competing at the national level this season?

You could be eligible to win a free trip to the 2016 USA Fencing Junior Olympic Championships, Feb. 12-15 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Everyone who registers for a competitive USA Fencing membership on or before 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on Aug. 25 and who is age eligible for the 2016 Junior Olympics will be entered into a drawing for a free trip.

Upon qualifying for the JOs, the winner will receive complimentary registration and entry fees to the tournament as well as roundtrip airfare on United Airlines for the athlete and a room at a tournament host hotel for a maximum of five nights.

Should the winner of the drawing be ineligible for the JOs or unable to compete in the tournament, the prize is transferable to another qualified fencer of the winner’s choosing.

Click here to register for a USA Fencing membership or renew your existing membership.

What does a USA Fencing Competitive Membership include?

National and International Events:  USA Fencing members have access to compete in thousands of domestic and international events each year, including local, regional and national tournaments for athletes of all ages.  

Subscription to American Fencing Magazine: Enjoy a one-season subscription (published quarterly) of American Fencing Magazine, the official magazine of USA Fencing! Tips from officials and coaches, athlete profiles, current news and more!

Secondary Medical/Accident Insurance: Covers USA Fencing sanctioned activities.  

Voting Privileges: Members 18 and over, as of Feb. 1 of the membership year, have the right to vote in USA Fencing elections. Please provide your date of birth prior to Feb. 1 in order to be included on the voting list.  

USA Fencing Member DiscountsAs a member of USA Fencing, you are eligible to receive discount flights to USA Fencing national and international events on United Airlines.  Book now by calling the United Olympic Desk at 1.800.841.0460 and receive up to 10% off the retail fare price.

You also can receive a 15% discount off the Best Available Rate at any of the 10 distinct hotel brands within the Hilton HHonors portfolio. Support USA Fencing! Click here to stay with Hilton HHonors.

USA Fencing Membership Card: Exclusive membership card to carry to all USA Fencing sanctioned events. Recognition as a member of USA Fencing and passport to worldwide fencing.

USA Fencing Online Membership Profile: Exclusively for members of USA Fencing, the membership web site will allow you to print membership cards, pay annual dues and manage your personal information. It also allows you to retrieve your classification information and to register for national tournaments.  

USA Fencing Proud Member Decal: Exclusive member decal to represent your pride for the sport of fencing.  

Support American Fencing: Your dues support the sport at all levels from grassroots to the Olympic and Paralympic Games! 

 

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