South Texas Division
Welcome to the South Texas Division of US Fencing Association Web Site!
We are an organization dedicated to support the sport of fencing in South West of Texas including Austin, San Marcos and San Antonio.
The South Texas clubs are listed here.
The boundaries of the division and how to contact the officers can be seen here.
SoTxDiv news
Sanctioned 2024-2025 SoTxDiv Tournaments
The South Texas Division of Fencing annual meeting is held during the 2025 SoTxDiv Summer National Qualifier on May 4th 2025.
Contact us for the agenda.
Introducing Our New Divisional Tournament Reservation System
This new system will allow Divisional clubs to request scheduling both Sanctioned and Non-Sanctioned dates for their events and will prevent clubs from requesting dates already selected and approved.
Non-Sanctioned events are allowed to request dates that occur at the same time as Sanctioned events.
SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
REQUIREMENTS
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All tournament staff (including referees) must have their USA Fencing Background Check and Sport Safety certification.
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All participating competitors must be current members of USA Fencing. Memberships can be purchased on site if offered by the Tournament Committee.
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Pool and Direct Elimination formats as described within the USA Fencing Operations Manual must be followed.
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A Head Referee must be hired to hire and organize the referee cadre for the tournament.
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Strips must adhere to the USA Fencing standard size of 1.5m by 14m.
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USA Fencing Rules and Regulations are strictly enforced.
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Equipment must be certified by an armorer prior to competing.
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Results and Rating Changes are reported to USA Fencing in a timely manner.
NON-SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
REQUIREMENTS
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Background Checks and Sport Safety certification not required but strongly suggested.
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Competitors do not have to be USA Fencing members.
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Ratings are not given.
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Formats are at the discretion of the tournament organizer.
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Equipment checks must adhere to basic USA Fencing requirements for masks, gloves, underarm protectors, and lames.
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USA Fencing Rules and Regulations are strongly suggested to follow.
May 4th SoTxDiv Summer National Qualifier
May 4th South Texas Veterans Tournaments
May 24th San Antonio Cup IV
May 25th Sabio Summer Challenge I
June 14-15 2025 Olympian Pre-nat. Epee Cup
June 22nd Sabio Summer Challenge II
Sanctioned 2025-2026 SoTxDiv Tournaments
Sept 6th 2025 SA Cup I
Sept 27-28 2025 TFA Cup1
Oct 11-12 2025 Pouj Memorial
Oct 25-26 2025 TFA Cup 2
Nov 8 2025 SA Cup 2
Dec 6th 2025 Olympian Holiday Tournament
Dec 7th 2026 JO Div Qualifiers
Jan 3-4 2026. Sabio Challenge 1
Jan. 17-18 2026 Olympian Open
Feb 7 2026 SA Cup 3
Feb 21-22 2026 TFA Cup 3
Mar 14 2026 SA Cup 4
Mar 21-22 2026 TFA Cup 4
Mar 28-29 2026 Paul Pesthy Memorial RYC/RJCC
April 4-5 2026 Sabio Challenge 2
April-May tbd Div Summer Qualifiers
May 9-10 2026 TFA Cup 5
May 30-31 2026. Sabio Challenge 3
June 20-21 2026 Sabio Challenge 3
June 20-21 2026 Olympian Pre-Nationals Tournament.
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Looking for a Club?
For a listing of USFA-member fencing clubs in the South Texas Division, please click here.
