A warm Welcome from the Fie & USA FEncing
Dear Friends,
It is with pleasure that I welcome you to beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida, USA for the 2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships. We all look forward to our 24 veteran events for men and women in individual and team competitions spanning three age groups.
It is a testament to the enduring and enriching quality of fencing that we have such incredibly athletic and enthusiastic athletes of all ages, and the veterans’ group is no exception. Ours is truly a lifelong sport, including and embracing everyone drawn to the excitement and passion of what it means to be a fencer. In particular, the Veteran Fencing World Championships provides an opportunity not only for excellent and thrilling competition, but also to celebrate our global fencing family and friends, old and new.
We applaud the excellent organisation and efforts of USA Fencing in hosting this important and last major event of the 2022-2023 FIE competition season. Further, we appreciate the support of the coaches, staff, volunteers, fans and officials in making the Championships possible.
Please enjoy sunny Florida and take time to explore all it has to offer while you are here. We wish you many fine memories and experiences to last a lifetime.
Safe travels to all and we look forward to seeing you in Daytona Beach.
Emmanuel Katsiadakis
FIE Interim President
Dear Veteran Fencers,
On behalf of USA Fencing, I am delighted to invite you to join us in Daytona Beach, Florida, for the 2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships. We are thrilled to host this prestigious event, where the world's top Veteran fencers will compete for glory and honor.
We look forward to collaborating with the FIE, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the State Department to ensure you arrive safely and are treated to a world-class experience.
We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for all participants, and our team is working tirelessly to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and competitive environment. Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements and dedication of Veteran fencers from around the world.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable event in the beautiful city of Daytona Beach. We eagerly anticipate your arrival and look forward to witnessing your outstanding performances on the piste.
Sincerely,
Phil Andrews
CEO, USA Fencing
Greetings,
As Mayor, and on behalf of the City Commission, it is my pleasure to welcome the 2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships to the City of Daytona Beach.
The competition, which will feature the best fencers age 50 and older from more than 50 nations, will be the first FIE (International Fencing Federation) event held in the United States since the pandemic.
Set against balmy breezes and anchored by 23 miles of clean, white sand, Daytona Beach is known as "the World's Most Famous Beach." Vacationers have been flocking to our beach for more than a century. In addition to our rich history, we have an incredible future. Our beachside incorporates a mix of family and resort accommodations, restaurants, cultural activities, and entertainment venues for people of all ages. On the mainland, our downtown is a growing, thriving community of trendy eateries, specialty shops, museums, signature performing arts centers and a host of recreational facilities.
We are happy that you have chosen us as your host city. Please accept our best wishes for a successful event. My congratulations to all of this year's winners!
Sincerely,
Derrick L. Henry, Mayor
Experience Daytona beach, Florida
USA Fencing is pleased to welcome you to Daytona Beach for the 2023 Veteran World Championships!
Dates: Oct. 11–16, 2023
Venue: Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Official Hotels: See our accommodations page
Location: Daytona Beach is a city on Florida's coast, known for its beaches and auto racing. At the venue, you’ll be just minutes from the beach, delicious restaurants and Daytona International Speedway and just 70 minutes from Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.
