Parent & Fencer Resources

New to fencing? These guides explain how tournaments work, how to register, and which events your fencer can attend this season.

Getting Started

• How Can I Support My Fencer?: A parent guide from Salt City Swords on how to help your fencer at every level, from rec classes to national events.

• Understanding Competitive Fencing at Salt City Swords: What the competitive program includes, booking lessons, and how tournament coaching and coach travel work.

• How Tournaments Run: Pools, direct eliminations, and what to expect on the day. (Local events)

• Registering for Tournaments: A step-by-step guide to signing up on AskFRED. (Local events)

Preparing for Tournaments regional and national events

• Tournament Guide (Slides): Understanding fencing tournaments, from local events to Nationals.

• Saber Beginner Regional Tournament Guide: Gear checklist, check-in, and goals for a first regional event.

Season Planning

• 2026–27 Season Calendar & Event Eligibility: Which events your fencer qualifies for, deadlines, and who’s going.

• Utah–Southern Idaho Division Website: Division calendar, points, and other helpful information.

Recommended Reading

Saber Fencing for Kids (2nd Edition): The book every saber parent should read.

• Buy: Available at the club for $17.50

• Borrow: Check it out from the Salt City Swords club library

Ask a coach at practice to buy or borrow a copy.

Questions? Talk to a coach at practice or email us