USA Fencing Sports Medicine utilizes evidenced-based practices to ensuring the health and safety of all participants at national and international events.
Concussion policy and guidelines are reviewed on an annual basis.
Educational Materials
Athletes who participate in international (cadet, junior or senior) competitions and NCAA-sanctioned events may be subjected to anti-doping testing.
It is the responsibility of the athlete to determine if a prescription or over-the counter medicine (oral, injectable, nasal, etc.) they take are prohibited for use in- and out-of-competition. For more information on medication status and therapeutic use exemptions (TUE), please visit the link below.
https://www.usafencing.org/anti-doping
USA Fencing Sports Medicine does not make recommendations for supplement use. If an athlete chooses to use a supplement for personal needs, it is highly encouraged to use products that are third-party tested by NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Sport. Dietary supplements are not FDA regulated.
If there are any issues accessing the links provided, please email SportsMedicine@usafencing.org.
Director of Sports Medicine
