In partnership with the International Fencing Club, we’re proud to host the first-ever International Blind Fencing Competition, right here in Boston. From August 16–20, 2025, this historic event will bring together blind and low vision fencers from around the globe, elevating Blind Fencing to the world stage and building momentum for its inclusion in the Paralympic Games.

Since 1954, The Carroll Center for the Blind has taught blind fencing, helping participants enhance their spatial awareness, build confidence, and sharpen their physical and mental agility. More than a sport, fencing provides individuals who are blind or visually impaired with tools to navigate the physical world with greater confidence and independence.

Event Details

August 16–20, 2025 | International Fencing Club | 1208B VFW Parkway, Suite 204, West Roxbury, MA 02132 USA

Schedule

The schedule below is provisional and may be updated based on participant registration. Competition format will be mixed unless there are sufficient entries to separate by gender.

Saturday, August 16
• After 10:00 AM – Arrival and visit to the International Fencing Club (IFC)
• 6:00 PM – Coaches Meeting at IFC

Sunday, August 17
• 9:00 AM – Coaches & Athletes Clinic at IFC

Monday, August 18
• 10:00 AM – Individual Competition at IFC
• 6:00 PM – Group Dinner at the Carroll Center for the Blind

Tuesday, August 19
• 9:00 AM – Team Competition at IFC

Wednesday, August 20
• All day – Departures

Lodging Information

A limited number of rooms will be available for athletes at The Carroll Center for the Blind. A block of additional rooms has been reserved at a nearby hotel.

To inquire about accommodations, please contact fencing@carroll.org.

Support the Event

Please consider a gift that will help make this historic event a reality and elevate Blind Fencing on the international stage – bringing us one step closer to Paralympic inclusion. Thanks to an anonymous donor who has made a $5,000 lead gift and will match additional donations up to $5,000, you will double your impact. Click here to make a gift