Who decided to require accounts to use Fencing Time Live?
The account requirement is an operational decision made solely by Fencing Time, LLC.
As an independent technology provider supporting competitions across multiple countries and regulatory environments, Fencing Time, LLC establishes and manages its own platform access policies and technical standards.
Is Fencing Time Live still free?
Yes. Access to tournament information and results remains free.
The only difference is that users now need a free account to access the platform.
Why do I need to create an account to use Fencing Time Live now?
As Fencing Time Live has grown, requiring user accounts has become an important step in operating the platform responsibly and sustainably.
As an independent technology provider supporting competitions across multiple countries and regulatory environments, Fencing Time, LLC establishes and manages its own platform access policies and technical standards in order to operate responsibly and consistently worldwide.
Do I need an account to compete in tournaments?
No. A Fencing Time Live account is not required to register for or compete in tournaments. The step to register for events, membership, and competition are handled by organizers and governing bodies.
Your Fencing Time Live account is only required to access live tournament data on Fencing Time Live.
What does requiring an account help with?
Requiring a Fencing Time Live account allows us to:
Provide a foundation for future improvements such as personalization, enhanced analytics, and notifications
Maintain platform reliability and stability as usage grows
Follow modern privacy and data-responsibility practices
Maintain consistent operational standards across competitions in multiple countries and governing environments
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Protect tournament data and ensure it is accessed appropriately
What has not changed?
Access to tournament results remains free
How tournaments are run on-site has not changed
Referees, bout committees, and organizers operate events the same way they always have
The only difference is that users now need a free account to access information online.
Why was this change made now?
The platform has reached a point where managing access responsibly is necessary to ensure long-term reliability and continued development.
Requiring accounts is a common and widely adopted practice across sports and event platforms as they scale.
What are accounts helping to build toward?
Requiring accounts provides the foundation for continued improvements to the tournament experience.
Over time, this allows us to develop:
Better ways for athletes, coaches, and families to follow events
Improved tools and insights for organizers
More reliable and responsive in-tournament experiences
Our goal is to make competition data more useful, accessible, and easier to understand for everyone involved in the sport.
What happens if I don’t want to create a Fencing Time Live account?
Creating an account is only required to access live tournament data and results on Fencing Time Live.
It is not required to:
Register for tournaments
Compete in events
Participate on-site
If you choose not to create an account, the only limitation is that you will not be able to view live results and event information online.
Still have questions? Contact support@fencingtime.com