<![CDATA[United States Fencing Association - Long Island Division - Blog]]>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:36:51 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Junior Olympic Qualifiers 2026]]>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:18:35 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/junior-olympic-qualifiers-2026NEW LOCATION: Long Island Fencing Center
​203 Voice Rd,
Carle Place, NY 11514
Click here to visit askFRED for more information or to register.This tournament provides a qualification path for JUNIOR OLYMPICS 2026.

The event will be held on 10/12/25. 
Registration will close on 10/10/25; all registrants after that time will be considered walk-ins at the walk-in fee. 

Please view the askFRED More Info page for full event details. ]]><![CDATA[Board Elections 2025-2026 Season]]>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:52:32 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/board-elections-2025-2026-seasonThank you to all who attended our Division meeting! 
In additional to a recap of our activities this season and our latest financial report, we discussed nominations for the 2025-2026 season. The following members will serve on the Board for the 2025-2026 season:
Chair- Kim Manitt
Vice-Chair - Phil Daly
Vice-Chair - Jeff Salmon
Secretary - Mike Fabio
Treasurer - Matthew Dreyer


As per US Fencing policy, any USA Fencing member age 18 or older in good standing as of Feb. 25 of the election year who belongs to a membership class that includes the right to vote is eligible to vote.



]]><![CDATA[Annual Division Meeting 7/31/25]]>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:01:01 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/annual-division-meeting-73125
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The 2025 Long Island Division Annual Meeting will take place via Zoom on July 31, 2025 at 8:30 pm ET. 

Topic: LI Division USFA Meeting 2025
Time: Jul 31, 2025 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 898 3294 9096
Passcode: 373306

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Please note that this meeting may be recorded and/or provided to the National Office. All USA Fencing Codes of Conduct will apply and all participants are expected to abide by them. Violations will be reported to the USA Fencing National Office. 

]]><![CDATA[Summer Nationals Qualifiers 2025]]>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:32:36 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/summer-nationals-qualifiers-2025
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Check out askFRED to register!

The event will be held on 4/6/25.
Registration will close on 4/2/25; all registrants after that time will be considered walk-ins at the walk-in fee.

Please view the askFRED More Info page for full event details.
]]><![CDATA[Junior Olympic Qualifiers 2025]]>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:17:51 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/junior-olympic-qualifiers-2025
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Click here to visit askFRED for more information or to register.

This tournament provides a qualification path for JUNIOR OLYMPICS 2025.

The event will be held on 11/24/24.
Registration will close on 11/18/24; all registrants after that time will be considered walk-ins at the walk-in fee. 

Please view the askFRED More Info page for full event details. 

]]><![CDATA[Summer Nationals Qualifiers 2023]]>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:29:21 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/summer-nationals-qualifiers-2023Registration for Summer Nationals Qualifiers will open tomorrow (3/8/23) and close on April 11, 2023.

Y14 Qualifiers will be held on April 16, 2023
Div 2/3 Qualifiers will be held on April 15, 2023

You can register on askFRED here
Please be sure to read the full "More Info" page on askFRED for complete details related to the tournament.

All Long Island Division events are held in accordance with USA Fencing rules, regulations, and policies, including those related to SafeSport, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention, and the USA Fencing Codes of Conduct. For more information on these policies, please click the "FENCESAFE" button above to view the USFA FENCESAFE homepage. Information on how to report violations of these policies can be found here.
]]><![CDATA[Junior Olympic Qualifiers]]>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:39:24 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/junior-olympic-qualifiersRegistration for Junior Olympic Qualifiers, being held on December 4th, 2022, will open tomorrow and close on November 28, 2022.

You can register on askFRED here

JO Qualifier Registration

Please be sure to read the full "More Info" page on askFRED for complete details related to the tournament.

All Long Island Division events are held in accordance with USA Fencing rules, regulations, and policies, including those related to SafeSport, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention, and the USA Fencing Codes of Conduct. For more information on these policies, please click the "FENCESAFE" button above to view the USFA FENCESAFE homepage. Information on how to report violations of these policies can be found here.
]]><![CDATA[Divisional Summer Nationals Qualifiers]]>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:32:06 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/divisional-summer-nationals-qualifiersY14 Qualifiers will be held on 4/23/22. Fencers can register here.

Div 2/3 and Veteran Qualifiers will be held on 5/7/22. Fencers can register here.

More information about the Covid-19 policies for each event can be found on the respective "More Info" pages. These policies are subject to change based on guidance from local, state, and national government as well as guidance from USA Fencing.

All Long Island Division events are held in accordance with USA Fencing rules, regulations, and policies, including those related to SafeSport, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention, and the USA Fencing Codes of Conduct. For more information on these policies, please click the "FENCESAFE" button above to view the USFA FENCESAFE homepage. Information on how to report violations of these policies can be found here.
]]><![CDATA[Divisional JO Qualifiers 11/21/21]]>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:58:55 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/divisional-jo-qualifiers-112121Long Island Division Qualifiers for the 2022 Junior Olympics will be held on 11/21/21.

You can register on askFRED.net here.

Coaches, athletes, and spectators are urged to carefully review our COVID-19 safety policies outlined on the "More Info" page, as all those who attend will be subject to those policies. Those not in compliance will be removed from the venue. We thank everyone for their cooperation in helping us keeps our athletes, staff, and spectators safe!

Live results will be posted on FencingTimeLive the day of the event.
]]><![CDATA[Divisional Qualifiers Postponed due to COVID-19 Caution]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:51:23 GMThttps://www.usfencinglongisland.com/blog/divisional-qualifiers-postponed-due-to-covid-19-cautionOver the course of the last seven days, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted unprecedented changes within the world of sport.
 
In prioritizing the health and wellness of all our members, USA Fencing has instructed us to postpone our divisional qualifiers. We are working to reschedule the events and will be sure to post updates during the coming days with the new date.
 
In order to allow participants from postponed tournaments to still be eligible to compete at the National Championships and July Challenge, the deadlines have been extended by the USFA as follows:
 
Division Qualifying Forms Submission Deadline: June 1
Petition Deadline: June 3
Regular Fee Deadline: June 3
Triple Fee Deadline: June 12
Withdraw Deadline: June 12
Classification Deadline: June 12
Check-In Times Posted: June 8
 
We urge everyone to continue to practice preventative measures and prioritize the health and well-being of all of fencers and their families.
 
Tips for Fencers, Coaches, Staff, etc. 
  • Stay home from practice or competition if you feel sick.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Avoid direct physical contact with others (keep a six-foot distance when possible). 
  • Salute or elbow bump competitors, coaches and referees rather than shaking hands. 
  • Do not touch your face during a bout or training session. 
  • Do not share water bottles.
  • Do not put your mouth on water fountains. 
 
Everyone is encouraged to seek further information using the CDC and the WHO websites:
 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html#situation-in-us
 
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
 
Questions or personal concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) should be directed to your local healthcare provider.
 
Thank you for your cooperation, and stay healthy!
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