USA Fencing Southern California Division

Division members are invited to join our annual Membership meeting. You must have a current, active USA Fencing Membership to vote.

When: Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Please register in advance for this online meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_haQ4hHHTpa9JzEM26Vz5A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with more details.

The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and directors for the Division year 8/1/2025 to 7/31/2026.

More info can be found on our website. https://www.socaldivision.org/southern-california-division-membership-meeting/

www.socaldivision.org

Mark your calendars! Membership renewals for the 2025-26 USA Fencing season open June 1 — now aligned with the start of regional event registrations for your convenience! Stay tuned and get ready to renew!

UCLA Okawa Open 2025

Good luck everyone!

Bridgeport Fencing Tournament on Feb 16!

Registration is open.



Points West Fencing CenterElite Fencing ClubConejo Valley FencingLAIFC - Los Angeles International Fencing CenterUnited Fencing AcademySwordplay LATarget Fencing CenterAce Fencing AcademyAvant Garde Fencers ClubTeam. K FencingFortune FencingSwords Fencing StudioSilverlake Fencing

"Through programs like this, the Parks and Recreation Department aims to contribute to the mental wellness and self-esteem of individuals with disabilities. This adaptive drop-in sports program will allow participants to feel a sense of camaraderie and fellowship among teammates and find a sense of purpose through sport."

Thank you Coach Geoff (United Fencing Academy) and the City of Burbank - Government for all you do in our community.

https://www.burbankca.gov/newsroom/-/newsdetail/20124/city-of-burbank-launches-wheelchair-fencing-program

Newsroom - City of Burbank Burbank, CA (August 12, 2024) – On Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, the Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Coach Geoff Russell, United Fencing Academy, and Swordplay LA, invite the community to take part in welcoming Wheelchair Fencing to the City of Burbank. ...

A long awaited news for So Cal!

On the same day that LA28 announced that the LA Convention Center is hosting fencing during the 2028 Games, we've got news about another fencing competition headed to that same venue next year. See you April 11–14, 2025!

https://www.usafencing.org/april2025nac

Congratulations to Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation a USA Fencing 2024 DEIB Award winner.

"Kern supports para fencing in their local community and in the neighboring areas. The club has sent para fencers to NACs, covering all associated costs and expenses, including equipment. The club actively promotes their free programs that they offer.

Kern provides free fencing lessons to youth with cognitive challenges and athletes with physical disabilities (Para fencing}."

https://www.usafencing.org/news_article/show/1306073

2023-24 SoCal Division Summer National Qualifiers

March 16, 2024
Registration Closes March 14, 2024

Colina Middle School
1500 E Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

This tournament is open to members of the Southern California Division who are US citizens or permanent residents. Deadline to register is Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:59pm

Please sign up only if you intend to compete in the Summer Nationals once qualified. If you already qualified for Summer Nationals for Y14, Division 2/3 events, you do not have to compete in this tournament.

This years Summer Nationals will be held in Columbus, Ohio from June 19 to July 8, 2024.

Register on AskFred.


, Los Angeles International Fencing Center, United Fencing Academy BEVERLY HILLS FENCERS' CLUB, Elite Fencing Club, Fortune Fencing, Conejo Valley Fencing, Swords Fencing Studio, Points West Fencing Center, Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation, Swordplay LA, Target Fencing Center, Avant Garde Fencers Club Silverlake Fencing, Presidio Fencing Club Ace Fencing Academy, Team. K Fencing

2023-24 SoCal Division Summer National Qualifiers | Colina Middle School | Thousand Oaks, CA | AskFRED This tournament is open to members of the Southern California Division who are US citizens or permanent residents. Deadline to register is Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:59pm

DYK? In our highly competitive landscape, USA Fencing has several layers of policies and systems in place to aid in the protection of our fencing community members.

"While child sexual misconduct is one type of misconduct, it is important to remember that these policies cover many inappropriate behaviors that apply regardless of the ages of the individuals involved in the alleged activity."

Check out their site for more information on the program and for how you can get involved with local prevention efforts. https://www.usafencing.org/fencesafe

Join us for the SoCal 6-Weapon Div II (C and under) on October 15, 2023 at Westlake High School Gymnasium in Thousand Oaks

First 8 fencers who sign up with an email to to help with tournament set up will have their entry fees waived!

Final Check in times will be announced 1 week prior to Tournament.

8:00 AM Div 2 Men's Epee
8:30 AM Div 2 Women's Epee
9:00 AM Div 2 Men's Foil
9:30 AM Div 2 Women's Foil
10:00 AM Div 2 Men's Saber
10:30 AM Div 2 Women's Saber

Open to all USA Fencing members aged 13+, Div II (C and below), Men's and Women's events in all three weapons. Consolation events, grounded strips, professional referees, using FencingTimeLive.

Don't forget this week is National Week! Join us all week in a vibrant tribute to the athletes, coaches, officials, armorers, and volunteers who make fencing extraordinary in the United States! Go check out usafencing.org/ncfw for more about the week!