The Olympic Sport of Fencing in New Jersey

Fencing is one of only five sports to be featured in every Olympic Games of the modern era

USA Fencing's New Jersey Division provides organized fencing competitions to help experienced and aspiring fencers gain national ratings. Contact us today to learn more about the Olympic sport of fencing.

About Us
We are the largest division of USA Fencing and provide sanctioned tournaments for fencers throughout New Jersey. We're a non-profit organization run by passionate volunteers who love the sport and like to help aspiring fencers. Since 1971, USA Fencing's New Jersey Division has been the leader in providing a fun environment for fencers to learn and develop into national- and world-class athletes. 

Sanctioned Tournaments
Our main function is to provide a venue for USA Fencing-sanctioned competitions appropriate for fencers of any age or ability. Our volunteer-run tournaments help local fencers compete for and achieve national ratings.  In addition, we manage local qualification tournaments to the Youth-14, Division II and Division III National Championships, and USA Fencing's Junior Olympics.

We post a regularly updated calendar of sanctioned tournaments in the division, giving our fencers ample opportunity to practice their skills and improve to better ratngs and standings. The Division runs a season-long points list, awarding the New Jersey Cup to the top three fencers in each of the six senior weapons, across both genders.

Sport Promotion
USA Fencing's New Jersey Division also helps to sponsor fencing demonstrations in local middle schools to get kids and young adults involved in fencing.

We try to organize local clubs for students so that they can experience this great sport. If you decide to get involved; we're fully committed to helping you learn to fence the right way and help you on your way to becoming a great athlete.

Find a Local Fencing Club
To find out where you can learn to fence near you, go to the New Jersey map of fencing clubs.