Welcome to the
Northern California Division of US Fencing
NEW to Fencing?
The Northern California Division has a wide spread of clubs from Santa Rosa (most North) to San Carlos (most South) with many in San Francisco and Oakland (East Bay).
Visit a couple and find your match: the club will guide you through the process.
Upcoming Local Tournaments:
View upcoming local tournaments here: askFRED.net - local tournaments
Upcoming Referee Clinics:
Be a part of the fencing community - help run tournaments by becoming a certified referee. For fencers, this is a good way to gain a deeper understanding of your sport.
View upcoming Referee clinics here: askFRED.net - referee
View upcoming clinics in the Bay Area: askFRED.net - clinics
All upcoming camps & clinics in the Bay Area: askFRED.net - camps & clinics
Social Networks to join:
Follow @usafencing on Instagram and @USFencing on X (formerly known as Twitter) to hear the latest national and international fencing news.
Join the Bay Area Fencing Group on Facebook to hear the latest local news.
Member Clubs
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You are a fencer? You need your USA Fencing Association Membership and your club too!
Why? USA Fencing Association asks all clubs to have their coaches submit to a background check and to an online training to coach kids in a safe environment. If your club is not on the USA Fencing Association list, they have not submitted to these 2 steps. USA Fencing Association also give clubs the options to get insurance through them. If they are not members, they need their own insurance and we recommend you to check your club has an insurance!
TO BECOME A USFA MEMBER: Join Now!
Looking for a club? here is the list of USFA Member Clubs in the Northern California Division.
You want to know what's happening in the Bay Area? The Bay Area Fencing Facebook group is your best bet! Join the Facebook page.
You want to know what's happening in the USA World of Fencing? The USA Fencing website and instagram is your best bet! News, Events, Membership, Rules and more! It's all there...
You want to participate in local tournaments? Check local events on Askfred!
You want to participate in regional tournaments? NorCal Division is part of Region 4 - Here is the official full schedule! These events are often your best path to qualify for a National Event. Qualification Paths are outlined in the official Athlete Handbook. Find your fencer’s qualification path here.
You want to participate in national events? NACs are happening from September to July. The Fencing Community has grown a lot over the past few years and your first step will be to check your eligibility, once you found the tournament you'd like to attend.
Your best source of info if you are new to Fencing? Your coach! but don't hesitate to contact any of us at the Board of the Northern California Division if you have questions.
