Fencing
Olympic

DATE: July 10-12, 2026

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.

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

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.

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.

Day                                         Event                

Friday, July 10
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 11

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 12

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.

Exclusive Online Apparel Store!

• Purchase official gear for the 2026 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 2026 Cornhusker State Games!

PRICING DEADLINES:
$35 for first event until February 18
$40 for first event until April 22
$45 for first event until June 17
$50 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

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.

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.

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