Lincoln Fencing Club

🤺 Exciting news for aspiring fencers!

Did you know? Due to high demand, we’ve added an extra session of our popular youth beginner class! In addition to our Saturday classes, the same curriculum is now available on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. 🎉

It’s not too late for your child to jump in and try something new, or adjust classes to better fit your schedule!

👉 Register today at lincolnfencing.com!

🎨 More Picnic Fun! 🎨

Thanks to the incredible generosity and expertise of one of our fencing families, we hosted a fantastic tie-dye fundraiser at our recent club picnic!

Everyone had a blast creating their own colorful, custom tie-dye shirts, which were specially designed for the occasion by an LFC coach! Best of all, through this fun activity, we raised over $400 to support our club! 🤺✨

👕 Missed out or want another shirt?

We still have a limited number of these specially designed shirts available at the club for a $20 donation. Grab yours before they’re gone!

As a 100% volunteer-run organization, community support means the world to us. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, helped out, or participated. We couldn't do it without our amazing fencing family!

🤺 Rules? Where we’re going, we don’t need rules! 🤺

Check out some highlights from one of our most beloved and chaotic annual traditions: The Espada! 🏆

If you’ve never experienced the Espada, imagine a wacky, no-holds-barred épée tournament where nobody knows what the rules are... until they’re made up right on the spot. Hopping on one foot? Fencing on swings? Eyes closed? Anything and everything goes!

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Ella, our official Espada Champion! 🥇👏

Thanks to everyone who participated for making this year one to remember!

🤺 Celebrating Excellence at the Lincoln Fencing Club Annual Picnic! 🤺

What a fantastic year for our club! We gathered for our annual picnic to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and unforgettable moments from this past season. We are so proud of the dedication shown by every single fencer who stepped onto the strip this year.

Our coaches wanted to give special recognition to a few individuals who went above and beyond in their progress and spirit. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award winners! 🏆

✨ Sunday Sword Circuit Champion: Joyce
✨ Most Improved Youth: Sophia
✨ Most Improved Cadet: Stefan
✨ Most Improved Junior: Maddy
✨ Most Improved Adult: Frederick
✨ Cutting Edge Award: Franklin

This season was packed with incredible milestones! On the global stage, Coach Josh represented Team USA at the Veteran World Championships, placing 8th in Vet-50 Saber and taking home a Bronze medal with the USA team! Back home, we launched fantastic new traditions that are here to stay. Our Sunday Sword Circuit youth tournaments gave our young fencers valuable competition experience, fun, and connection. Plus, we introduced Femme Fatale Fridays, creating a dedicated space for the women of LFC to build community, learn from one another, and empower strong female athletes on and off the strip.

Beyond our award winners and milestones, a huge THANK YOU goes out to all of our fencers, coaches, and parents. Your energy, support, and passion make our club truly unique. We are so lucky to be a part of the incredible community we’ve built together.

Here’s to another amazing year of growth, camaraderie, and great fencing! ⚔️❤️

🤺 Summer camp success!

LFC youth fencers had an incredible time sharpening their skills at Northwestern University’s fencing camp!

They put in serious work on the strip, had a blast connecting with fencers from across the country, and gained valuable lessons to bring back to LFC and carry forward into the upcoming competition season.

📸 Swipe through to check out some highlights from their time in Evanston!

Attention Lincoln Fencing Club members! 🤺✨

USA Fencing has officially opened applications for the GRACE Program (Giving Relief for Athletes for Competition Expenses).

If sudden or ongoing financial hardship is making national competition fees a challenge, this program offers financial support by waiving competition fees (including tournament, administrative, and event fees) for qualifying NACs.

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

🗓️ October NAC: August 19, 2026
🗓️ November NAC: September 2, 2026

Don't let financial constraints keep you off the strip! Check out the details and submit your application via the USA Fencing portal before the deadlines.

Current Programs The agreement aims to make the sport more accessible and affordable for children across the nation by removing the equipment barriers to trying fencing. Activations, including “train the trainer” sessions, are being planned for USA Fencing national tournaments.

Ever wanted to unleash your inner swordfighter?
It’s not too late to try something new.

Our Adult Beginner Class is the perfect, low-pressure way to get moving, learn the fundamentals, and get hands-on experience with all three weapons: Foil, Épée, and Sabre!

⚡ Session 1 starts THIS WEEK! ⚡

Here are the details:

✨When: Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
✨Cost: Now only $60 per session of classes!
✨Who: Complete beginners welcome—no experience needed!

Whether you're looking for a novel workout, a new hobby, or just a fun way to blow off evening steam, we’ve got a blade with your name on it.

Register today at lincolnfencing.com!