Parafencing

The United States has only won 3 medals in Paralympic fencing history. The foundation is raising money to promote parafencing and develop athletes who can compete at all levels of competitions including the Paralympics. Many people with disabilities do not have the funding to compete nor dedicated space to train at their sport. In 2020, DFF has partnered with United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee to create a dedicated space inside the center of the Denver Fencing Center. This World Class training center has let the DFF athletes to dominate at USA Fencing National events.

The foundation has created a comprehensive program that provide scholarships to people with disabilities. Denver Fencing Foundation also supports competitive athletes with equipment, entry fees, and some travel costs.

Team Photos

(Left to Right) Coach Haley Ward, Scott Rodgers PLY, and Jataya Taylor. At the 2023 Terni, Italy World Championships.

(Left to Right) Jillian Kosanovich, Terre Engdahl, Coach Haley Ward, Scott Rodgers PLY, James Downing, Jataya Taylor and Kahara (Service Dog).

Picture of Denver Fencing Foundation wheelchair fencers and coach in front of an event banner with a globe and event logo

Jataya Taylor and Jillian Kosanovich dueling the finals of 2022 North American Cup in Minneapolis in Women’s Epee. Jillian won 15-14! These DFF supported fencers made the finals in both foil and epee. Photo Credit: Serge Timacheff/2022

Parafencing Summer Camp Photos