Club BenefitsEvery member of the IUP Fencing Club receives many benefits. Each member is eligible to vote in club elections. Both practice and electric foils and epees are provided to members for use during practices .. Masks, plastrons, and gloves, are also provided. Transportation to outside competitions is provided. The club secretary keeps a collection of catalogs from the major fencing distributors, and in some cases, we are offered a club discount on orders. Great cardiovascular workouts for those that want it! Of course, competitive and friendly atmosphere are part of the deal as well.
Safety IssuesLike all sports, a fencer must take precautions against physical injury, the most common of which is muscle strain and joint injuries (Knee, ankle and wrist sprains). While the incidence of injury compared to other sports is low, especially when compaired to the more popular sports of Football, Basketball and Baseball, the IUP Fencing Club firmly believes that we should actively work to avoid ANY injury. To help in this, all new and returning members are informed of important safety issues each semester. We stress safe play. Although accidents can happen, it is the club philosophy to reduce the risk as much as possible. |
