Carla-Mae Richards to Be Honored at 2025 Summer Nationals in Milwaukee
USA Fencing members and supporters are invited to a special gathering on July 1 to remember Carla-Mae Richards.
Summer Nationals 2025
Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025 | Milwaukee, WI
Event Information #
The 2025 Summer Nationals & July Challenge will be hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this year. This event will feature Epee, Foil, and Saber fencers who are eligble to compete in Y10, Y12, Y14, Division III, Division II, Division IA, Senior Team, Vet Age, Vet Team, Division I, Cadet, & Junior categories. For more information on eligibility please reference our Athlete Handbook. This event will be hosted in the Baird Center and is free to the public. We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee!
Venue Information #
Location: Baird Center
Address: 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Competition Location: Exhibit Halls A, B, C, D, & E
Parking: For parking information please visit the Baird Center Website OR see our discounted parking garage rate provided by Secure Parking USA located a block away from the Baird Center
Dates & Deadlines #
Registration Opens: March 5, 2025
Regular Fee Deadline: May 7, 2025
Late Entry Fee Deadline: 5 p.m. local time the night before the event
Withdrawal Deadline: May 28, 2025 (eligible for 50% event fee refund)
Classification Change Deadline: June 25, 2025
Hall of Fame Dinner #
We will celebrate the USA Fencing Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on July 1, 2025, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers x USA Fencing #
We've partnered with the Milwaukee Brewers to give athletes and attendees an exclusive discount to check out the Crew while you're in town. We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee for Nationals and hopefully we see you at the Ballpark!
Fencing Bag Check #
Traveling light going to and from the competition venue just got easier!
Convenient, secure bag storage is available for all fencers competing at the 2025 USA Fencing Summer Nationals. Located in Meeting Room 203D, our designated storage area is the perfect solution for keeping your gear accessible throughout the tournament and skipping the hassle of lugging your stuff back and forth from the hotel.
Memorabilia Fair #
Calling all collectors! Join us for the Fencing Memorabilia Fair at Summer Nationals, happening Tuesday, July 1, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. outside of the Hall of Fame Dinner at the venue. Held in conjunction with the memorial ceremony for Carla Mae Richards and just before the Hall of Fame Dinner, this free event is a must-visit for fencing enthusiasts. Browse, show, trade, sell, or buy fencing-related items like pins, posters, patches, medals, programs, stamps, and more. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious, all are welcome!
College Prep, Clinics, & More#
Check out the additional events happening at Summer Nationals below!
Find the full schedule as a PDF HERE.
Panel sessions where prospective student athletes and their families can learn more about the collegiate fencing experience. Room 208B
Recruiting 101 | June 29 | 1 p.m. |
Academic & Extracurricular Strategies: A Roadmap for High-Achieving 9th-12th Fencers | June 30 | 10:30 a.m. |
WFencing: What's Next? Post High School and Collegiate Fencing Options | June 30 | 2 p.m. |
Latest Admissions Trend and Insights: Education Industry Headlines vs. College Admissions Reality | July 1 | 10:30 a.m. |
Collegiate Club Fencing | July 1 | 1:30 p.m. |
Recruiting 101 | July 1 | 3 p.m. |
Take a closer look at the sport of fencing with these special presentations hosted by members of the fencing community. Room 201DE
Neurofencing: Physiology and Biomechanics in Fencing | June 29 | 11 a.m. |
SharperMind Panel: Mental Training for Fencing First, we will have parents of athletes sharing why they chose mental training for their fencers. Then we will have a panel of elite athletes and coaches discussing their own mental training and recommendations. | July 1 | 1 p.m. |
Sports Med Educational Session: The Art of Impactful Support Revisited / The Invisible Injury: Best Practices for Concussion Management | July 2 | 9 a.m. |
Neurofencing: Physiology and Biomechanics in Fencing | July 2 | 11 a.m. |
Sports Med Educational Session: Sports Medicine for Para Athletes: Inclusive Care for Elite Performance / Assembling Your Athlete Support Squad | July 2 | 1 p.m. |
Sports Med Educational Session: Clean Sport Starts w/ You: Anti-Doping & NCAA Compliance / Fueling for Game Day: Nutrition and Hydration Essentials | July 3 | 9 a.m. |
SharperMind: Stop Losing to Weaker Fencers This presentation will go over why this happens and provide concrete strategies you can use to start winning the bouts you're 'supposed' to win. | July 3 | 11:30 a.m. |
Sports Med Educational Session: Athlete Voices: The Role of Sports Medicine in Competitive Success / Science in Motion: Updates in Fencing Research | July 3 | 1 p.m. |
Hear the latest news, connect with other members of the fencing community and have your voice heard at one of these meetings or town hall sessions.
All Member Town Hall | June 29 | 4 p.m. | Room 201DE |
Coaches’ Committee Town Hall | June 29 | 5 p.m. | Room 201DE |
Board of Directors Meeting | June 29 | 6 p.m. | Room 201C |
Vet Town Hall | June 30 | 6 p.m. | Room 201DE |
Parent Town Hall - Junior/Cadet | July 1 | 5 p.m. | Room 201DE |
Vet Town Hall | July 2 | 6 p.m. | Room 201DE |
All Member Meeting | July 3 | 4 p.m. | Room 201DE |
Parent Town Hall - Youth | July 5 | 6 p.m. | Room 201DE |
Coaches' Committee Town Hall | July 6 | 6 p.m. | Room 201DE |
InGenius Prep Seminars
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Session #1: Academic & Extracurricular Strategies: A Roadmap for High-Achieving 9th-12th Fencers
Session #2: Latest Admissions Trend and Insights: Education Industry Headlines vs. College Admissions RealityCollege Fair
Reserve Your Spot, opens in a new tabTwo identical sessions give high school fencers and their families the chance to speak directly with collegiate coaches.
Reserve your spot through College Connect, our new all-in-one recruiting hub for fencers.
Team USA Skills Clinic
Sign Up Here, opens in a new tabLevel up at Summer Nationals with two-hour Men’s Foil, Women’s Foil, and Women’s Epee clinics taught by current national-team athletes.
Open to Y10, Y12, Y14, Cadet, and Junior fencers. Limited spots; proceeds support Team USA travel and training.
To withdraw from the event, email withdrawals@usafencing.org. Please allow us up to 4-5 business days for us to respond. We will honor the withdrawal from the date the email was sent.
50% Event Fee Refund Withdrawal Deadline: May 28th, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
- Tournament and Administration fees are nonrefundable
- Those who withdraw after May 28th, are not eligible for refunds
- 50% event fee refunds are processed 4-6 weeks after the tournament
If a fencer plans to not compete in their registered event, they should email withdrawals@usafencing.org.
Should a fencer fail to appear for any event without sending an email by 5 PM local time of the day before, the fencer will be subject to a fine of $250 per event that the individual fails to appear for AND suspension of membership privileges, including participation in all USA Fencing sanctioned tournaments, until the applicable fine(s) is/are paid.
Total Registration Prices: Deadline May 7th, 11:59 PM
| One Event | $215 |
| Two Event | $310 |
| Third Event | $405 |
| Team Event | $180 |
Total Registration Prices: Late Fees Post May 7th Deadline
| One Event | $645 |
| Two Event | $930 |
| Three Events | $1215 |
| Team Event | $540 |
In certain cases, a member of USA Fencing in good standing may be permitted to qualify for National Championships or July Challenge by petition. Petitions must be completed before May 17, 2025, and require a $100 non-refundable fee to be reviewed. If a fencer’s petition is denied, their event fee (and only their event fee) will be returned to them in full.
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Officials Information
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GRACE Program
If you or an athlete you know are in need of financial support for NACs, GRACE is a program created to alleviate financial burdens by waiving entry and registration fees at NACs. Fencers and their families can apply for a competition fee waiver (tournament, admin, & event fee) for nationally sanctioned events.
Summer Nationals Deadline: April 30, 2025
USA Fencing Shop
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Preview upcoming event branded gear, check out the Macron and Azza store, shop last chance apparel from previous NAC's!
Partners & Vendors
Thank you to our vendors who will be in attendance at Summer Nationals!
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Resources#
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