New Jersey Division of Fencing

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NJ Division Tournaments limited to NJ residents for time being due to COVID

Please note that in accordance with renewed State requirements and efforts to combat escalating COVID cases (see EO 194), all NJ Division tournaments are restricted to NJ residents only until further notice. This is of course in addition to being subject to mandatory masks (including during bouting, warm ups, etc), participant caps and other COVID…
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Key updates for 2020-2021 fencing season

Key updates have been made to the 2020-21 season, including mandating the wearing of masks at all tournaments for all participants. National events also will begin in February with the Junior Olympics moving to Summer Nationals. As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, USA Fencing will continue to revise and assess tournament protocol, format…
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Referee Clinic…by Zoom!

Lisa Campi Sapery says it’s never too late to start your fencing referee career – But did you know that NJ Division members can have the cost of the referee seminar reimbursed after they pass the practical? Start the process by attending this next Zoom clinic on November 14th! https://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=47111

Attention high school fencers!

High school fencers interested in fencing in college – the NCAA Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for athletes and parents at 11:00 am on October 10th: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIxQ9QDa16/…

Happy World Fencing Day!

Happy World Fencing Day!   Today, we celebrate the family that brings fencers together. Not just the family we are born with, but those created by our outstanding community.  From siblings to cousins to club mates and national teammates to lifelong friendships forged on and off the strip, thank you to everyone in our #USAFencingFamily.…
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Meet Jorge Gana, Chairman of USA Fencing-NJ Division

This week in the lead up to World Fencing Day, USA Fencing is celebrating our Life Members, their dedication to the sport and their role in the #USAFencingFamily.   Meet Jorge Gana:  Walking on to his college fencing team at Johns Hopkins University, Jorge Gana quickly became passionate about fencing. Although he had no prior experience…
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Event Schedule

Recommended reading from the National Office about the return to competition schedule for Regional and National events: https://www.usafencing.org/news_article/show/1120308

NJ Division Seeking New Members!

The NJ Division is looking for members interested in helping to expand fencing diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as High School age members for general minor representation (with parental approval). Contact us if interested!

Coronavirus update

NJ Division fencers and coaches: As we commence reopening activities, adherence to NJ State Government requirements and guidelines can help ensure safety and avoid setbacks. As applicable to sports and recreational practices, the State of NJ currently requires that; ALL individuals (including parents, coaches, staff, etc) SHALL wear cloth face coverings while indoors (as well…
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USA Fencing Return to Fencing Guidelines

USA Fencing announced earlier this month that sanctioning of in-person non-competition activities could resume in locations where the clubs are permitted to operate or reopen by local and state laws, regulations, executive orders and other legal mandates regarding COVID-19. As states and municipalities begin to release more information regarding opening dates for businesses that include fencing…
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