Fencing
EVENT DATE
February 21, 2026
LOCATION
West Michigan Fencing Academy
1111 Godfrey Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Directions
SCHEDULE
Events Scheduled (All events must have at least 4 participants or it will be mixed)
Detailed schedule coming soon!
COST
Youth Tournament Y8 - Y14. Cost is $40 for preregistration. $50 at the door. $25 for each additional event. Y14 events are sanctioned event, all others are unsanctioned.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
This event is not restricted to Michigan fencers. For eligibility questions, please email Julie at jshields@stategamesofmichigan.com.
USFA Membership is required
USFA rules and equipment requirements apply
If you only have a high school competition membership, you will need to upgrade to a full competitive membership
This tournament is a Walk N Roll, so if any parafencers sign up, we will follow the Walk N Roll rules in the Athlete's Handbook
The tournament is seeded based upon the ratings of all fencers. The parafencers and able-bodied fencers will be able to earn ratings from this event based upon the USA Fencing Event Classification Chart. During the competition, all able-bodied fencers will compete against each other using traditional able-body rules. When two parafencers, or an able-bodied and parafencer, fence in pools or direct elimination bouts, the bout will take place in a seated position using parafencing rules.
Registration closes TBD
State Games of Michigan Waiver
All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.
To access this link, please click here.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Barb Nemecek
nemos3@aol.com
EVENT HOST
AWARDS
Meijer State Games of Michigan gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each division
merchandise
The 2026 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games merch is coming soon! Check back for more details.
STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
This event is a qualifying event for the 2026 State Games of America. Any athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd has the opportunity to compete in the 2026 State Games of America hosted in Happy Valley, PA.
Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2026.
