Understanding which fencing tournaments you or your child are eligible for can be complicated, to say the least. There are a lot of different tournament categories for different ages and skill levels of fencers, which is great in terms of the variety that it offers....
Tournament Challenge Levels
To help our fencers decide which of our tournaments they may want to attend, we’re trying out a new “challenge level” system. Under this system, each event will get a ranking between zero and five (or a range of rankings). A Level 1 is the least challenging, and a...
How to Register for Regional & National Fencing Tournaments
AskFRED is well-known as the hub for local events, but what about regional and national fencing tournaments? To sign up for ROCs, RYCs, SYCs, and NACs, you’ll need to turn to USA Fencing’s own website at member.usafencing.org. You’ll remember this as the same place...
Preparing for Your First Fencing Tournament
For most of us, tournaments are always daunting. That’s never more true than your first tournament, but as long as you’ve been working hard and listening to your coaches, you’re more prepared than you think! Read on for a complete rundown of what to expect and how to get ready for your first tournament.
Why & How to Become a Member of USA Fencing
You’ll need to become a USA Fencing member to compete in tournaments, but what’s the difference between the types of memberships and how do you sign up?
Competitive Ratings Explained
Like karate has belts and chess has ELO ratings, fencing has its own system for ranking competitors’ skills. Here are the ins and outs of USA Fencing’s competitive ratings system.
How Do I Register for Local Fencing Tournaments?
Are you ready to sign up for your first fencing tournament? Learn how to find and register for local fencing tournaments on AskFRED.