2025 Summer Nationals, Day 10 Recap: Returning Medalists and First-Time Champions as Tournament Draws to a Close
Evelyn Jiang, Daniel Dodin and Desmond Evans were three of the six medalists on the final day of Summer Nationals.
Summer Nationals 2025
Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025 | Milwaukee, WI
Summer Nationals News#
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 9 Recap: Fun, Friends and the Frenzy of the Finals Strip
Lauren Ong, Hanson Chen & Lucas Lee were three of the eight medalists on the ninth day of Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 8 Recap: Focus, Fight and ‘Getting Into the Flow’ as Six More Champions Are Crowned
Sofiia Vinogorova, Lucas Sun & Aidan Tan were 3 of the 6 medalists on the eighth day of Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 7 Recap: Winning Mindsets, Good Advice and ‘Jiayou’
Andy Zheng, Alathea-Joy Ku and Jane Yu were among the seven medalists on the seventh day of the 2025 Summer Nationals.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 6 Recap: New Champs, Lofty Goals and Renewed Rivalries
Aziza Hassan, Julie Seal & Lydia Fabry were among the 12 medalists on the sixth day of Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 5 Recap: Deep Breaths, Brainy Moves and Strong Connections as Tournament Reaches Halfway Point
Jacaeber Kastor and Georgina Love were among the 17 medalists on the fifth day of Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 4 Recap: Golden Moments Across Generations
Frank Hewitt celebrates winning gold on the fourth day of Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 3 Recap: Captivating Comebacks and Cultivating Community
Jasmine McGlade completed her comeback by winning gold on the third day of Summer Nationals.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 2 Recap: An Olympian’s Big Comeback and a Champion’s Mental Focus
Eli Dershwitz OLY returns to national competition with a gold on the second day of Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
2025 Summer Nationals, Day 1 Recap: ‘Spamming Lessons’ and Other Winning Strategies in Milwaukee
Kyle Fallon’s gold medal was one of nine earned on the first day of the Summer Nationals in Milwaukee.
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#
Panel sessions where prospective student athletes and their families can learn more about the collegiate fencing experience. Room 202AB
| Recruiting 101 | June 29 | 1 p.m. |
Academic & Extracurricular Strategies: A Roadmap for High-Achieving 9th-12th Fencers | June 30 | 10 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 a.m. |
| Collegiate Club Fencing | July 1 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Recruiting 101 | July 1 | 3 p.m. |
Special Presentations
Take a closer look at the sport of fencing with these special presentations hosted by members of the fencing community.
Room 201DE
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June 28 — 4 p.m.
From AI to Action: Elevating Fencing Lunges with Lungeflow, by: Isabella Guan and Samuel Li
This presentation showcases the continued development of our fencing lunge analysis project introduced at last year’s Summer Nationals. Using video recognition and a 1D Convolutional Neural Network, we’ve taken the research a step further by creating Lungeflow — a working app that delivers real-time, data-informed feedback to help fencers improve lunge technique, reduce injury risk, and train more effectively.
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June 29 — 11 a.m.
Neurofencing — Study of Physiology & Biomechanics of a Fencer’s Movement.
Neurofencing research strives to improve fencing performance and prevent injuries by exploring how your body moves and the inner workings of neuronal action potentials in the brain, heart and muscles.
Supriya Nair founded Neurofencing in 2020 and conducted multi-fencer research at Mount Sinai and the University of Washington. More information at www.neurofencing.com
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July 1 — 1 p.m.
SharperMind Panel: Mental Training for Fencing
Parents of athletes and elite athletes share why they chose mental training for their fencers.
https://www.sharpermindtraining.com/sn-presentation-signup-2025
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July 2 — 9 a.m.
Sports Med Educational Session — Best Practices for Concussion Management
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July 2 — 11 a.m.
Neurofencing — Physiology and Biomechanics in Fencing
(See Neurofencing description above.)
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July 2 — 1 p.m.
Sports Med Educational Session — Sports Medicine for Para Athletes / Assembling Your Athlete Support Squad
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July 3 — 9 a.m.
Sports Med Educational Session — Anti-Doping & NCAA Compliance / Fueling for Game Day
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July 3 — 11:30 a.m.
SharperMind: Stop Losing to Weaker Fencers
Concrete strategies you can use to start winning the bouts you’re “supposed” to win.
https://www.sharpermindtraining.com/sn-presentation-signup-2025
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July 3 — 1 p.m.
Sports Med Educational Session — Athlete Voices: The Role of Sports Medicine / Updates in Fencing Research
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July 5 — 4:30 p.m.
Regional Events 101: RYC's, RJCC's, SYC's, ROC's...feeling lost in the regional event alphabet soup, yet?Come get your info straight from the source, USA Fencing's Regional Events Manager - Shannon Daugherty - as she covers the region and division affiliations, the different circuits, qualification pathways for JOs and Summer Nationals and much, much more!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.
| Annual General Membership Meeting | 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 Town Hall | 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
Sign Up Here, opens in a new tabStrike with Strategy: College Planning for Fencers in an Uncertain World
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.
Book Your Hotel
Book Here, opens in a new tabBook your hotel room with USA Fencing's official provider, GroupHousing, and receive the best available rates!
FencingTime
Visit Site, opens in a new tabLive results, seeding, strip assignments and more can be found on FencingTime Live!
Officials Information
Visit PageWorking as a member of the cadre?
For all Officials Information: Travel, Expenses, Credentials, etc.
Ship&Play
Schedule Your Shipment, opens in a new tabMake it easier by shipping your gear with Ship&Play, the Official Shipping Partner of USA Fencing. Skip the hassle of carrying your fencing bag through the airport and enjoy a stress-free trip. Ship&Play will safely, quickly, and affordably deliver your equipment to your tournament hotel and back, so you can focus on competing.
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
Shop Now, opens in a new tabCheck out the latest USA Fencing apparel!
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!
Resources#
Athlete Handbook
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Download Here, opens in a new tabVolunteer Opportunities
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