The Athlete Handbook provides fencers, coaches, administrators, and parents the information pertinent to all aspects of USA Fencing programs. Periodic updates may occur during the season; these updates to the book will be communicated to the membership via postings to this page. Please email any AH questions, comments, concerns or corrections to information@usafencing.org.
2025-26 Athlete Handbook
2025-26 Athlete Handbook, opens in a new tab2025-26 Athlete Handbook Changelog
This section contains a list of changes to the 2025-26 Athlete Handbook made after its initial publication date.
Aug. 16, 2025 — Initial publication of Athlete Handbook
Aug. 21, 2025 — Added Rolling Points Replacement Schedule to Page 41
Oct. 2, 2025:
- Replaced “1.2 DIVISION & REGIONAL AFFILIATION” with new language.
- Added qualification section on “Page 28: (Div III) USA Fencing National Championships”
- Under Division I July Challenge, repalced “regular fee deadline” with “qualification deadline” in the following bullet: Top 24 of the aged-out Cadet NRPS at the regular fee deadline and age eligible OR”
- Clarified and updated refund policy starting on Page 17
- On Page 19, updated 2025-2026 Age/Rating Eligibility Rules EXCEPTION TO AGE ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA
Oct. 10, 2025: Added language on mixed-age schedule (Page 18)
Older Editions of the Athlete Handbook
The USA Fencing Rulebook pertains to all sanctioned events held within the United States. It incorporates the most recent FIE rules changes, using terms commonly used in American fencing.
The ongoing publication of an American version of the FIE Rules has been carried out under the auspices of the USA Fencing Referees' Commission, and we thank them for their dedication to USA Fencing.
Codes of Conduct
When starting or renewing their membership, all USA Fencing members agree to abide by the applicable codes of conduct found in the Athlete Handbook, linked here.
USA Fencing Member Code of Conduct
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USA Fencing Code of Conduct for Parties in Disciplinary Proceedings
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