USFA
The United States Fencing Association (USFA) is the governing body for the sport of fencing in the United States. They administer the national tournaments such as the North American Cup (NAC), Summer Nationals and Junior Olympics. All fencers schould be registered with them as membership grants national recognition, the ability to register for tournaments across the country, the quarterly magazine American Fencing and insurance coverage. You can become part of the USFA by going to http://usfencing.org/usa-fencing-membership.