USA Fencing and Absolute Fencing Gear Refurbishment Program Kicks off the 2024-25 Season at the October NAC

by Nicole Kirk

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —  The USA Fencing and Absolute Fencing Refurbishment Program launches next week at October NAC. 

The Equipment Refurbishment Program encourages fencers to donate gently used gear while attending national tournaments, beginning with the October NAC in Atlantic City. Absolute Fencing will then refurbish that gear and deliver it to individuals and clubs that need it — prioritizing those fencers in under-resourced areas.

Here’s how the program works: USA Fencing will collect equipment at all national events (including Super Junior Cadet Circuits). Attendees will see a table for the program, and can donate their lightly used equipment to the person stationed there. 

Once these items are collected and inventoried, Absolute Fencing will receive the donations to be refurbished and issued back out to the community. 

What to Donate

  • Fencing Bags

  • Blades

  • Chest protector/guard

  • Electrical cords (body, face)

  • Gloves

  • Jackets

  • Lames (electrical vests)

  • Masks

  • Underarm protectors

  • Weapons

  • Pants

  • Scoring Equipment

Note: The donation list is not limited to just these items. If you think it'd be useful to the next fencer, feel free to bring it by.

How to Donate

You have two options:

  • Bring your gear to the designated table at USA Fencing national tournaments. The cutoff for dropping off your gear is 1 p.m. on the last day of competition.

  • Mail your gear to Absolute Fencing at the address below. Please note that you will be responsible for shipping costs:
    Absolute Fencing
    Refurbishment Program
    28 Chimney Rock Rd.
    Bridgewater, NJ 08807