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General Information
DATE: July 11-13, 2025
SITE: Gateway Mall, Lincoln
AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Championship awards will be given to the winners of each mixed fencing event. Iron man/woman awards will be given to the man or woman placing the highest overall in all three fencing weapons.
SPORTSMANSHIP: Good behavior between all players, coaches, and supporters is mandatory in the Cornhusker State Games. Special sportsmanship awards will be presented on each day of the competition.
Events
Event Name
Epee | Y10
Epee | Y12
Epee | Y14
Epee | Cadet**
Epee | Open
Epee | Veteran (40+)
Epee | Veteran (50+)
Epee | Veteran (70+)
Epee | Women
Epee | E & Under
Wheelchair***
Foil | Y10
Foil | Y12
Foil | Y14
Foil | Cadet**
Foil | Open
Foil | Veteran (40+)
Foil | Veteran (50+)
Foil | Veteran (70+)
Foil | Women
Foil | E & Under
Saber | Y10
Saber | Y12
Saber | Y14
Saber | Cadet**
Saber | Open
Saber | Veteran (40+)
Saber | Veteran (50+)
Saber | Veteran (70+)
Saber | Women
Saber | E & Under
**Cadet fencers must be 13-17 years old.
***Wheelchair event is open to all ages and genders.
NOTES: Depending on the number of participants, E & Under participants may fence in the Open division, but medals will be awarded as to their placement in the respective division. All equipment is provided. Youth fencers may compete up one age division. Tournament director reserves the right to combine or cancel divisions based on the number of entries.
Schedule of Events
Day Event
Friday, July 11
8:30 a.m. Foil – Y10
8:30 a.m. Foil – Y14
8:30 a.m. Saber – Cadet
10 a.m. Foil – Y12
10 a.m. Epee – Cadet
10 a.m. Epee – Y10
Noon Saber – Y10
Noon Saber – Y14
Noon Epee – Y12
3 p.m. Saber – Y12
3 p.m. Epee – Y14
3 p.m. Foil – Cadet
Saturday, July 12
8:30 a.m. Foil – Open
Noon Foil – E & Under
2 p.m. Foil – Veterans 40+/55+/70+
2 p.m. Foil – Women’s
2 p.m. Para – All ages / genders
3 p.m. Epee – E & Under
Sunday, July 13
8:30 a.m. Epee – Open
8:30 a.m. Saber – Women’s
11 a.m. Saber – Veterans 40+/55+/70+
Noon Saber – E & Under
2 p.m. Epee – Veterans 40+/55+/70+
3 p.m. Epee – Women’s
3 p.m. Saber – Open
RULES
ALL EVENTS: USFA safety rules will apply. Sweat pants are allowed. Long pants required for epee. USFA membership not required. Masks will be tested in all events.
NOTES: Age classifications are based on USFA rules. Fencers are eligible to participate in more than one event. Fencers are invited to compete with more than one weapon.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Exciting News for 2025! Exclusive Online Apparel Store!
- Purchase official gear for the 2025 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
- All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
- No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.
Get ready to gear up and represent the 2025 Cornhusker State Games!
PRICING DEADLINES:
$39 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 2
Additional events – $10
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.
Further Information
Sport Specific Questions: Fencing Director Kevin Murphy at kevin@rollingcircle.com.
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.
info@nebraskasportscouncil.com
Phone: 402-471-2544
Mailing address:
PO Box 29366
Lincoln, NE 68529
Shipping address:
7620 N 70th
Lincoln, NE 68517