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EnglishWhat Is the Capitol Clash and How Is the National Fencing Foundation Involved?
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The Capitol Clash is one of the largest annual youth fencing tournaments in the world, and the National Fencing Foundation of Washington, D.C. is its host and sponsor. In 2024, the Foundation will hold its 13th Capitol Clash over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Tournament information now lives at www.CapitolClash.org, since the 2024 Capitol Clash site was moved there from the Foundation's own website.
The Foundation's Role
The National Fencing Foundation of Washington, D.C. Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational organization. Its stated mission is to develop personal character, academic achievement, and athletic excellence through fencing. Hosting and sponsoring the Capitol Clash is one of the ways it pursues that mission on a large scale.
Key Facts About the Tournament
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Capitol Clash, an annual youth fencing tournament |
| Scale | Described by the Foundation as one of the largest annual youth fencing tournaments in the world |
| 2024 edition | The 13th Capitol Clash |
| Timing | Martin Luther King Jr. weekend |
| Organizer | National Fencing Foundation of Washington, D.C. (host and sponsor) |
| Official site | www.CapitolClash.org |
Where to Find Tournament Information
If you are looking for registration, schedules, or results, go directly to www.CapitolClash.org. The Foundation's site notes that the 2024 Capitol Clash website has been moved to that address, so older links pointing to the Foundation's domain may no longer lead to current tournament pages.
How the Tournament Fits the Foundation's Other Work
The Capitol Clash is the Foundation's most visible event, but it sits alongside other programs that share the same character-and-athletics focus:
- Youth fencing — Since 2007, the Foundation has provided free classes, equipment, and instruction to underprivileged youth in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Wheelchair fencing — Since 2019, it has campaigned to support military veterans and first responders learning wheelchair fencing, with instruction and equipment provided free of charge.
- Scholarships — Available to fencers who show dedication to the sport, the ability to achieve success in fencing, and a strong academic record; they reimburse travel-related expenses to help fencers compete in national and international tournaments.
Practical Takeaways
- To compete in or follow the Capitol Clash, use www.CapitolClash.org rather than the Foundation's main site.
- To learn about the Foundation's youth, wheelchair fencing, or scholarship programs, start from the Foundation's site and follow its "Mission" and "Scholarships" pages.
- The Foundation describes its programs as free to participants, but the available material does not detail eligibility rules, application deadlines, or selection criteria beyond the general descriptions above — check the individual program pages before planning around them.