All-Academic Program

USA Fencing All-Academic Team Recognition Award

On-line Registration for 2011-12 All-Academic Team is now open. 

To be included on the USA Fencing All-Academic Team, sponsored by Absolute Fencing, applicants must be a high school student with a Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. 

In addition to the All-Academic Team recognition program,  Absolute Fencing Gear has pledged a $10,000 scholarship to the All-Academic program. Two students (one male and one female), with the highest GPA and that also submitted an exceptional essay, will receive $4,000 each. The remaining $2,000 will be split between one male and one female for the best essay submission. The topic for the essay is sharing 

Deadline for application and payment of administrative fee is May 4, 2012.


Step 1:    Please complete the application using the following link:
  • You will need to complete a biographical sketch (no more than 500 words), upload two letters of recommendation (one from a coach and one from a school administrator),  and upload an official copy of your transcript to be considered for the All -Academic Team recognition.    If you wish to be considered for the scholarships, you must complete the essay.   It is possible to be named to the All Academic Team and not apply for the scholarship.
  • The application can be started and saved, but cannot be submitted until all items are complete.
Step 2:    Please pay the administrative fee for the program - $35 - through your on-line USA Fencing Rail Station account.
  • Log into your Rail Stations account.
  • Select Tournament Schedule from the options.
  • Select All Academic Team - date of July 1, 2012.
  • Select Enter and follow the prompts to the payment page.
If you have any questions, please contact the USA Fencing National Office at information@usfencing.org or 719.866.4511. 
 

2011-12 All-Academic Program Information and FAQ's

2010-11 USA Fencing All Academic Team List (Update August 15, 2011)

2009-10 USA Fencing All Academic Team List

USA Fencing All-Academic Team Program Information

Mission Statement

Recognizing and rewarding academic achievement in junior fencers is paramount to the success of USA Fencing.

The Junior Program is designed to provide a training ground for the development of young athletes. While physical development is obviously important, the program must also stress development of values, morals and social skills, which will remain with these future citizens all their lives.

Encouraging a high level of academic achievement in our young athletes is as important as encouraging their athletic achievement. Motivation for this achievement, while intrinsically driven, can be enhanced through recognition by USA Fencing.

USA Fencing has therefore established the following Academic All-American Recognition Award Program to be presented annually at the Summer Nationals Championship.

Program

There are three program levels open to all students enrolled in an accredited high school program. Home schooled athletes are also eligible.  Athletes do not have to qualify to Junior Olympics or Summer Nationals to be eligible.

  1. First Team USA Fencing All-Academic Team - students with a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher shall be named "First Team USA Fencing Academic All-American".
  2. Second Team USA Fencing All-Academic Team - students who demonstrate the scholastic ability to post a cumulative GPA of 3.7 to 3.84 shall be named "Second Team USA Fencing Academic All-American".
  3. Honorable Mention USA Fencing All-Academic Team - students who demonstrate the scholastic ability to post a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.69 shall be named "Honorable Mention USA Fencing Academic All-American".