Riverside Membership
Riverside Membership Requirements:
Members must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (this is a requirement for all entering Riverside Fencing Club).
Members must hold concurrent membership in USA Fencing (see below).
Riverside Membership Benefits:
May represent Riverside Fencing Club in competition;
May receive coaching at designated local events (free of charge, subject to coach availability);
May receive coaching at regional, national, or international events (additional fees apply; subject to coach availability);
May register for instructional classes and receive private lessons from Riverside coaches;
Membership is NOT required to register for the Introduction to Fencing course;
Membership is required for other classes. To request membership, simply register for classes.
Floor fees for open fencing sessions are waived;
May borrow club gear for fencing practices and competitions;
Have access to club armoring services (fees may apply; subject to armorer availability);
May participate in any community activities or other non-fencing seminars/clinics organized by Riverside;
May participate in our Flexibility Fund program;
Riverside Membership Fees:
Individual membership: $325.00 per year (August 1 to July 31).
Memberships are normally charged for each session (and thus prorated);
Family discounts do not apply to membership (but will apply to class fees);
USA Fencing Membership Types
Concurrent membership in USA Fencing is required for all Riverside Fencing Club members. This is a requirement for our insurance coverage. Here is a summary of the individual USA Fencing membership types. For the definitive list of membership types offered by USA Fencing, please visit this page.
Access Membership
Starting in 2023-2024, this is the most basic level of membership offered by USA Fencing;
Access members may compete in local (including developmental) tournaments only;
Most suitable for Riverside members who are not yet, or are early in their journey of competing in tournaments;
Also suitable for Riverside members who are involved in fencing as referees or volunteers, even if not fencing.
Competitive Membership
Competitive members may compete in all levels of tournaments sanctioned by USA fencing (local, regional, national);
Most suitable for Riverside members who are competing regularly and/or at regional or national tournaments;
Other membership types
Coach, Life, and Life Installment membership types are equivalent to Competitive, but have other benefits and restrictions defined by USA Fencing.
The Collegiate Competitive membership is NOT suitable for Riverside fencers, though guests who hold that type of membership are welcome at Riverside.
Membership Add-ons
The +CheckED and +Coach add-ons are not required for most at Riverside. These would be for those adult (18+) members whose participation in club activities require them to go through SafeSport training and a background check (e.g. Coaches or Staff who have oversight responsibilities over minors).
Acquiring/Renewing USA Fencing Membership
Concurrent membership in USA Fencing is required for all Riverside Fencing Club members, and is required for participants in Riverside Fencing Club activities. This section describes (broadly) how to obtain or renew a USA Fencing membership.
Obtaining a new USA Fencing membership
Create a USA Fencing membership record for yourself (you, the adult athlete, OR you, the parent/guardian of the minor athlete): https://member.usfencing.org/signup;
Log in
Follow the online instructions to set up the membership for yourself or your dependent child(ren).
Renewing your existing USA Fencing membership
Log in to your account here: https://member.usfencing.org/login using your email or your USA Fencing membership number.
Forgot your login credentials? Look up your membership number here: https://member.usfencing.org/search/members. In the "Active Only?" question of the form, select "All Members."
You may not know your password. In that case, just click the "reset my password" link, and information will be sent to the email address on file.
Once logged in, you can manage your account as needed.
Renewing a dependent child's USA Fencing membership, which was purchased on their behalf
Through 2023, Riverside generally purchased memberships for those who signed up for introductory fencing courses on the fencers' behalf.
Create a USA Fencing membership record for yourself (the parent/guardian) here: https://member.usfencing.org/signup
Log into your new account, and "claim" your dependent child's pre-existing (and expired) record
Now you can log into your own account and manage accounts for your child(ren).
Renewing your own USA Fencing membership, which was purchased on your behalf
Through 2023, Riverside generally purchased memberships for those who signed up for introductory fencing courses on the fencers' behalf.
Log in to your account here: https://member.usfencing.org/login using your email or your USA Fencing membership number.
You may not know your password. In that case, just click the "reset my password" link, and information will be sent to the email address on file.
Once logged in, you can manage your account as needed.
Need Help?
The best help with membership issues is available from the USA Fencing national office: (719) 866-4511. They are located in Colorado (Mountain Time Zone). Members may also reach out to coach Taro for help.