What is a NAC in fencing and how does it affect recruiting?

NAC stands for North American Cup — a series of 6 national-level fencing tournaments held throughout the year by USA Fencing. NACs are the primary source of JNPL ranking points and are heavily scouted by college coaches. Consistent strong performances at NACs are often more important than a single good result at Nationals.

Key Points

• 6 NACs are held each season (October through April)
• NAC results directly determine JNPL national rankings
• College coaches attend NACs to scout recruits in person
• Top-8 finishes at NACs earn significant ranking points
• NAC results are publicly visible on the USA Fencing website

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