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Mission Viejo will host a free fencing event from September 26 to 28, offering community members the chance to watch demonstrations by Olympic and Paralympic legends. This initiative, in partnership with USA Fencing, aims to introduce new sports and engage the community as the city prepares for the upcoming Olympic Games. The Laguna Fencing Center will help facilitate the event, promoting physical activity and unity among residents. Interested participants can reach out for more information to enhance their involvement in this exciting sporting experience.
Mission Viejo is set to host a free fencing event for the community from September 26 to 28, 2025. The event will occur at The Shops at Mission Viejo, specifically on the mall’s first floor, outside Build-a-Bear. Daily hours for this engaging event are from 1 PM to 5 PM.
This year’s fencing event marks the second consecutive year that Mission Viejo has partnered with USA Fencing for this initiative, which is part of USA Fencing’s “Fencing Across America” campaign. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to watch fencing demonstrations performed by Olympic and Paralympic legends.
The Laguna Fencing Center is collaborating with the City of Mission Viejo to facilitate the event. The City’s Director of Recreation & Community Services has expressed that the initiative aims to introduce different sports to the community and foster excitement surrounding the Olympic Movement. This aligns with Mission Viejo’s efforts in sports tourism, as it seeks to attract Olympic teams to train in the city ahead of the LA28 Games.
Mission Viejo has already established pre-game training partnerships with various teams including the Dutch Olympic and Paralympic teams, the U.S. Diving team, and several teams from Oceania. Through hosting this free fencing event, the city continues to promote not only the sport but also its role in engaging the community with the upcoming Olympic atmosphere.
According to the CEO of USA Fencing, the previous year’s event was successful and highlighted the importance of bringing fencing to local communities across the nation. This partnership between Mission Viejo and USA Fencing exemplifies a shared commitment to promoting this unique sport and its culture among residents.
Residents interested in attending the event or seeking more information can contact the Laguna Fencing Center directly at 949-215-4112. Additional details about USA Fencing can be found at usafencing.org.
This initiative not only cultivates interest in the sport of fencing but also enhances community participation in physical activities, creating an overarching sense of unity as the city gears up for future Olympic engagements.
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