Membership

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;
Access to coaching at tournaments (subject to coach availability; fees may apply);
Access to instructional classes and private lessons from Riverside coaches;
- Membership requirement is waived for first-time registrants of the Basics Class (effective Sep 2024).
Floor fees for open fencing sessions are waived;
Access to club fencing gear for fencing practices and competitions;
Access to club armoring services (fees may apply; subject to armorer availability);
Access to our Flexibility Fund program;

Riverside Membership Fees:

Individual membership: $65.00 per session. (equivalent to $325.00 per year).
- 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

Concurrent membership in USA Fencing is required for all Riverside Fencing Club members.

USA Fencing Membership Types

Here is a partial list of the individual USA Fencing membership types (those most relevant to Riverside members). For the definitive list of membership types offered by USA Fencing, please visit this page.

Access Membership

Allows participation in all practice and training activities conducted at Riverside
Allows competition in developmental and local tournaments only
Also suitable for Riverside members who are involved in fencing as referees or volunteers, even if not fencing

Competitive Membership

- Allows competition in all levels of tournaments sanctioned by USA fencing (local, regional, national)
- Most suitable for Riverside members who are competing regularly

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 members, though guests who hold that type of membership are welcome at Riverside

Acquiring/Renewing 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.usafencing.org/signup
Log in
Follow the online instructions to set up the membership for yourself and/or your dependent child(ren).

Renewing an existing USA Fencing membership

Log in to your account here: https://member.usafencing.org/login using your email or your USA Fencing membership number.
1. Look up your membership number here: https://member.usafencing.org/search/members. In the "Active Only?" question of the form, select "All Members."
Forgot password? Click "reset my password," 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). We are willing to help facilitate communications with the national office.