Division and Club News
Handshaking Rule Suspended at USA Fencing Events
In response to concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Referees’ Commission has announced the temporary suspension of the section of Rule T.122 which states that fencers must shake hands with their opponent at the conclusion of a bout. Athletes must still perform the fencer’s salute at the start and conclusion of the bout. […]
Divisional Dates
Divisionals will be on May 9th & 10th. Keep an eye on AskFred for schedule announcement.
Submit Your Tournament Requests
NC Fencing clubs and coaches, it’s time to submit your requests for sanctioned events. Please submit your requests to schedules@gmail.com by August 1st.
2019 Divisionals Update
NC Divisional National Qualifying Tournament will include Division II, Division III, and Y-14 events. Location: Healthy Start Academy 807 W Chapel Hill St. Durham, NC 27701 AskFReD: https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=43065 Entry Fees: $10 Registration Fee $35 Event Fee. Registration at the door (late registration) $20 Registration Fee $70 Event Fee Preregistration closes 03/28/2019 Please remember to bring […]
Divisionals: Preliminary Information
Event schedules have not yet been finalized, however, mark your calendars for the last weekend of March 30/31, 2019. Divisionals will be held at the Healthy Start Academy, 807 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701. We will update you as soon as we have additional details.
Volunteers Needed for the January NAC
The January North American Cup will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center January 4-7, 2019 and USA Fencing is looking for volunteers! Assistance is needed in the areas of registration, camera operators/awards and the wheelchair pod. You can sign up for multiple-hour windows (length depending on the position) for as many days as you […]
NC JO Qualifiers and Divisional Meeting Cancelled
Due to the predicted inclement weather, the North Carolina Division has reluctantly decided we cannot safely hold the Junior Olympic Qualifier or Divisional Meeting this weekend. Unfortunately, with next two month’s calendar crowded with holidays and two NAC’s, we do not feel we are able to reschedule the event in a timely manner. We have […]
NC JO Qualifiers Weather Update
The North Carolina Division Officers are closely watching the possible weather system that may impact travel this weekend in Central and Western North Carolina. If we are unable to safely hold the planned JO Qualifier tournament this weekend, we have made arrangements with the National office regarding eligibility to attend the upcoming Junior Olympics. For […]
Junior Olympic Qualifiers Pre-registration Deadline Reminder
RwRemind: Preregistration for the North Carolina Junior Olympic Qualifiers closes this weekend, 12/02/18. Pre-Register at: https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=42128 Preregistration: $10 Registration fee, $35 event fee. At the door: $20 Registration fee, $70 Event fee. Registration closes 12/2/2018. Division Meeting at 12:30pm on 12/8. Events Scheduled: Saturday, December 8 – JME – 8am JMF – 9:30am JWF – 11am […]
Division Meeting in December
The Division Meeting will occur on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 12:30PM (during the NC Junior Olympic Qualifiers) at the same location, Research Triangle Academy. (*Note: The location is a school, and not to be confused with Research Triangle Fencing)
