USA Fencing National Championships & July Challenge (Summer Nationals 2024) — Columbus
USA Fencing National Championships & July Challenge (Summer Nationals)
Dates:June 29 – July 8, 2024
Location: Greater Columbus Convention - 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 | Halls A - C
Events offered: All Divisions and Age Groups (except for Vet Combined)
Registration opens: Feb. 22
RegularEntry deadline: May 10
Qualification Deadline: May 10
Withdrawal Deadline: June 7
Classification Deadline: June 28 5 PM Local Time
Petition deadline: May 17 (Petition form is here)
How to qualify: Read this
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Hotel Booking
To book your hotel room with USA Fencing's official provider, GroupHousing, and receive the best available rates, click here.
Education Bootcamps -Register for the Bootcamp here
Athlete Education Bootcamp: How to Standout in the Recruiting Process: Tips and insights on making yourself more in demand with college coaches. High school students only.
Parent Education Bootcamp: Being an NCAA Parent: Supporting your athlete through recruitment and retention in college fencing. Parents of high school athletes only.
InGenius Prep Admissions Sessions (Preregistration is stronglyencouraged)
- July 1st - Strategies to Standout in the College Admissions Processhttps://go.ingeniusprep.com/ug-inperson-usaf-summernationals-7.1.24
- July 2nd - Insights to Success in the College Admissions Processhttps://go.ingeniusprep.com/ug-inperson-usaf-summernationals-7.2.24
USA Fencing College Fair: Featuring more than two dozen schools with NCAA fencing programs, the fair is a not-to-miss chance for rising juniors and seniors to connect with college coaches.
Preregister for the College Fair
COLLEGE FAIR NOTES
- Fencers must be rising Juniors or Seniors to enter the College Fair.
- Sessions are capped; advance registration highly recommended.
- Both sessions are identical, and fencers should choose only one.
- To ensure a personal and productive experience, each session is limited to 200 participants, and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
4–4:30 p.m.: Check-in for Session 1
4:30–6 p.m.: College Fair, Session 1
5:30–6 p.m.: Check-in for Session 2
6:30–8:00p.m.: College Fair, Session 2
Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
This year's event will be on July 2, 2024, at 6 p.m. (with co*cktail hour) at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.
Portrait Studio
Capture the spirit of your Summer Nationalsjourney with a professional photo session in Columbus!
Book now to immortalize your fencing achievements in stunning, high-quality portraits you can use on fencing resumes, on social media or as a timeless keepsake.
Presentation Room
Join us in Room B132 for one or more of these presentations.
- June 30, 5:30 p.m: Mental Health in Fencing presented by Dr Ina Harizanova, Dr. John Heil, Dr. Justin Tausig
- Description: A presentation that will cover a wide range of topics related to athlete health and performance emphasizing the important message that athlete welfare and competitive success can co-exist.
- July 1, 1 to 2 p.m.: Body Negativity in the Sports World, presented byMegumi Oishi.
- Description: A thought-provoking session on body negativity insports, aiming to raise awareness and instigate meaningfulconversations on the topic.
- July 2, 10 to 11 a.m.:Guidance For Fencers Fencing During Hot Weather, presented by AsmiSawant.
- Description: This study discusses how increased temperature, combined with the fencer’s overall uniform, which is made of rugged cotton or nylon, and layers of various protective gear, could raiseconcerns about the potential health risk for the athlete's exacerbationof heat stress.
- July 2, 11 a.m. to noon: Analyzing and Enhancing Fencing Lunges Utilizing AI, presented byIsabella Guan & Samuel Li.
- Description: This study explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning algorithms to analyze fencing lunges, aiming to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and optimize training strategies. Utilizing the Google Cloud Platform Video Intelligence APIand a 1D Convolutional Neural Network, the research providesobjective, data-driven feedback to improve lunge techniques.
- July 3 and July 5, noon to 1:30 p.m.: Neurofencing:Understand the Inner Workings of Your Brainand Improve Performance, presented bySupriya Nair.
- Description: Hear the latest findings in this study about the integration between the brain, the body and fencing.
USA Fencing is excited to bring a unique opportunity to those attending Summer Nationals in Columbus! During the competition, we will offer two screenings of the documentary "Fencing for the Edge," directed by Holly Buechel. This film chronicles the journey of a top high school girls' fencing team as they strive for the State Team Championship. The screenings will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Sunday, June 30, and Friday, July 5, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET. Tickets are complimentary, but donations are welcome to support future distribution efforts. Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your tickets soon!
Register by May 10 at regular fees
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Special Offers for Summer Nationals Attendees!
Check below for some special offers for Summer Nationals participants and fans.
