Renew Smart: Why Your USA Fencing Membership Matters
At NCF Boulder, every fencer who steps onto the strip is required to have an active USA Fencing membership. This ensures that all participants are covered by USA Fencing’s insurance and eligible to take part in sanctioned fencing activities.
Renewing your membership isn’t just about meeting that requirement - it’s your pass to compete, connect, and grow in our sport. And for parents, it’s a simple but meaningful way to support both your child and the fencing community. USA Fencing membership runs August 1 to July 31.
Membership Options at a Glance
Access Membership (~$25/year):
Perfect for beginners. Includes eligibility for local competitions, voting rights, digital American Fencing magazine, and free admission to national events.
Competitive Membership (~$99/year):
Full-featured access to local, regional, and national tournaments, plus secondary accident insurance, free spectator entry at nationals, and voting privileges.
Collegiate Competitive Membership (~$55/year):
Competitive-level benefits at a discounted rate for college fencers.
Coach Membership (~$120–150/year):
Competitive benefits plus professional liability insurance, background screening, and SafeSport training.
Life Membership (one-time ~$1,200–$1,500):
Competitive benefits for life, available in one payment or installments.
Parent Membership (~$19.99/year):
Gives parents voting rights and a voice in USA Fencing decisions — even if you don’t fence yourself.
Non-Competitive Membership (~$10/year):
Provides insurance coverage but not competition access.
Why Renewal Matters
For Fencers:
Membership ensures your child can participate safely, insured, and eligible for competitions at the right level. They’ll be out on the strip with all the opportunities the sport has to offer.
For Parents:
Even if you’re not suiting up, your membership matters. With a Parent Membership, you gain voting rights and a say in the future of fencing. It’s a small step that shows your support for the sport your child loves — and for the community that makes it possible.
For the Club:
Strong membership numbers help NCF Boulder thrive. Every renewal strengthens our connection to the national organization, making it easier to bring resources, tournaments, and recognition back to our local fencers.
For the Sport:
USA Fencing relies on members — fencers, parents, and coaches — to keep programs running, tournaments organized, and safety standards in place. Your membership directly supports the growth of fencing nationwide.
Bottom Line
If fencing is part of your family’s life, make USA Fencing membership part of it too. Whether you’re a fencer or a parent, renewing means you’re not just along for the ride — you’re part of what keeps fencing strong.
Renew easily at member.usafencing.org today.
