2025 USA Fencing Listening Tour: We Heard You

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Our members asked for more opportunities to be heard, and we heard that message loud and clear! 

That’s why in 2025, CEO Phil Andrews and members of the USA Fencing staff will embark on the 2025  Listening Tour – your chance to share your insights, ideas and questions to help shape the future of USA Fencing.

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, referee or club owner, this tour is your opportunity to have meaningful, face-to-face conversations with USA Fencing’s leadership. Phil and other members of the USA Fencing team are eager to hear from members across the country, and we’ve made it easy for everyone to participate with stops at some of the largest fencing events of the year — and even a virtual option.

The 2022 and 2024 Listening Tours provided valuable insight that has helped shape key USA Fencing programs and initiatives. And it gave members across the country the chance to ask questions 3and gain perspective about how the staff of USA Fencing work hard to host events, support international teams and bring fencing to more people. We’re hoping for more of those productive conversations in the 2025 USA Fencing Listening Tour

So, where and when can you take part?

• New York City: Wednesday Feb 12, 8am until noon — The Draper Hotel by Hilton, New York City. 
• Book here: https://calendly.com/pandrews-usfa/2025listeningtournyc
• Charlotte, N.C. during Junior Olympics: Sunday Feb 16, 8 until 12pm. 
• Book here: https://calendly.com/pandrews-usfa/listening-tour-2025-charlotte
• Cleveland, Ohio during March NAC: Saturday March 8, 8am until 12pm.
• Book here: https://calendly.com/pandrews-usfa/listening-tour-2025-march-nac-cleveland
• Los Angeles during April NAC: Saturday April 12, 8am until 12pm 
• Book here: https://calendly.com/pandrews-usfa/listening-tour-2025-april-nac-la
• Virtual Day: Tuesday 10 June, 1pm-5pm MT
• Book here: https://calendly.com/pandrews-usfa/listening-tour-2025-virtual-day
• Milwaukee during Summer Nationals: Sunday, June 29, 8 a.m. until noon; Thursday, July 3, 8 a.m. until noon
• Book here: https://calendly.com/pandrews-usfa/listening-tour-2025-summer-nationals

This is your chance to:

• Share your ideas, questions, and concerns directly with USA Fencing’s CEO.
• Gain insights into the direction of the sport and the organization.
• Help shape initiatives that will impact the entire fencing community.

We’re committed to ensuring every voice is heard, whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a passionate parent or a new member discovering the sport. By participating, you’re contributing to the continued growth and success of fencing in the United States.

• Sign Up in Advance: Visit the links above to reserve your spot for an in-person or virtual session.
• Stop by at Events: Look for the Listening Tour meeting room at the competitions listed above. Walk-ins will be accommodated as scheduling allows.
• Share Your Feedback Virtually: If you can’t attend in person, take advantage of the virtual day to connect with us from anywhere.