July 27, 2024 | Westlake, OH
USA Fencing Launches “Fencing Across America” with Nationwide Activations Including Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio
Fans Can Pick Up a Blade to Experience the Thrill of Fencing and Receive a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Duel Against Olympic Legends. Campaign Kicks Off July 27 with 15 Activations Across Nine States and Washington, D.C.
USA Fencing, the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States, today officially announced it is rolling out a nationwide campaign, Fencing Across America, designed to bring the thrill of fencing directly to fans across the country during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
This innovative fan activation, which kicks off on July 27 and runs through August 4, will see USA Fencing offer fencing demos and learning opportunities at 15 high-traffic landmarks across nine states, and Washington, D.C. Select locations will include the opportunity to fence against Olympic & Paralympic legends, as well as parafencing demos.
The tour is headlined by East Coast activations in New Jersey, New York City, and Washington, D.C, with Midwest stops in Minneapolis and Cleveland, and a strong presence all across the Western part of the United States in Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, Salt Lake City and San Francisco.
Landmark Fencing Across America locations include New York City’s Grand Central Terminal and Central Park, and Minneapolis’ Mall of America. The full list of Fencing Across America activations and dates can be found below.
“We’re bringing the Olympic and Paralympic spirit directly to the people,” said USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews. “With Fencing Across America, we hope to inspire a new generation of fencing enthusiasts by making the sport accessible and engaging. We know fans across the country will be inspired by the incredible competition they witness from our Olympians in Paris and we want to capitalize on that momentum by giving people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get in on the action and try their hand at a life-changing sport.”
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