USA Fencing Announces “How to Fence” Video Contest, With $1,000 to Winning Submission

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Gather your fencing friends, grab a camera and put your creativity into action. USA Fencing invites you to showcase your creativity and passion for fencing in our “How to Fence” video contest.

The challenge? Break down the art and thrill of fencing in just three minutes or less. We want to see how you would introduce fencing to newcomers, covering everything from the essentials of scoring to what makes our sport exciting and safe.

For some, a chance to become famous within the fencing community will be its own prize. But for everyone else, we’re offering a $1,000 cash prize for the winning video. Two runners-up will each receive a $250 USA Fencing x Macron Store gift card.

In your video, you must highlight the following:

• The three fencing weapons: Describe the unique equipment, target areas and rules for epee, foil and saber.
• How a touch is scored: Share what counts as a successful touch for each weapon.
• Winning a bout: Explain the basics of a fencing bout and how victory is determined. 
• Safety in fencing: Newcomers are often surprised to learn that fencing is one of the safest sports out there. Cover the measures that keep fencers safe, like protective gear and rules.
• The fun factor: Show why fencing is a blast, from the adrenaline rush to the camaraderie.
• And more: In addition to the above, include anything else that will make your video stand out! While we know that not all clubs offer parafencing (yet), bonus points if you can include parafencing in your video!

Be creative!

1. Record your video, making sure it’s three minutes or less and includes all the elements listed above. The video should be a horizontal .mov file.
2. Submit your entry using the submission form here. After submitting the form, you’ll be directed to a Dropbox uploader where you can upload your video. Be sure to include your first and last name in the file name so we know it’s yours.
3. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2025, meaning you’ll have time to work on this over your winter break.

Note: You can enter multiple videos!

We’ll select three finalists, and the USA Fencing community will vote to choose the winner! If you work with others on the video, such as your clubmates or friends, you’ll split the prize however you see fit.

• First Place: $1,000 cash prize
• Two Runners-Up: Each will receive a $250 USA Fencing x Macron Store gift card

Your video should:

• Be a horizontal .mov file, no more than three minutes long.
• Be family-friendly and inclusive, showcasing fencing as a sport for everyone.
• Adhere to intellectual property rules, meaning no copyrighted music or video. 
• Make sure that club logos are not shown. If you’re wearing USA Fencing gear, it should be Macron or have no visible brand logos.

Other notes:

• By submitting your video, you agree to allow USA Fencing to share and promote it, helping introduce the excitement of fencing to new audiences. In doing so, you’ll be asked to confirm that USA Fencing has the right to use, publish, and promote any content you or your representatives provide. This includes granting USA Fencing exclusive rights to publish your content on our websites, social media, brochures, and promotional materials, as well as to use selected parts in USA Fencing’s advertising and other digital or print publications. 
• You affirm that your content does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, contract, or other proprietary rights, nor does it contain libelous or defamatory material. Additionally, you agree to indemnify and protect USA Fencing against any claims resulting from a breach of these warranties. Finally, you confirm that you hold the necessary permissions to provide all content, including images, to USA Fencing, with all required releases from photographers and individuals depicted in the content.