The  FENCING CLUB

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Welcome!

Who We Are

The primary fencing presence in North-Central Pennsylvania, the IUP fencing club is a club level sport organization at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Our atmosphere is informal yet competitive, welcoming both beginning and experienced fencers alike. We are a USFA member club, and we hold (or try to hold) two USFA sanctioned tournaments per year. We also attend tournaments throughout the Pennsylvania region.

Brief Overview

The vast majority of our members are students at IUP; however, everyone is welcome. Equipment is available for those who do not choose to buy their own; although we encourage dedicated members to purchase their own equipment. Practice is held three times per week, and additional impromptu practices are subject to break out at any time in the Oak Grove on the campus at IUP (during the spring and early fall).

Location

Our practices are held in three locations on the campus of IUP, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Click here for directions to get to the IUP Campus.  Click here for a campus map. Click here for a regional map showing how to get to IUP. Since these are not the best resources in the world, feel free to contact a club member for detailed directions.

Practice Times

Thursday    8:00 PM to 10:00 PM   In Zink Gym A
Saturday     1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    In Zink Gym A
During the warmer months, additional informal practices tend to materialize on a whim. Contact an officer for details.

Dues

Alas, we operate on a very limited budget, hence the need for club dues. Dues are $20 per semester, or $35 per year. Generally, dues are not collected from new members until they have had several weeks to participate in practices. In addition, Non-IUP members and people wanting to compete in nationally ranked competitions will need to join the United States Fencing Association (fee dependent upon age) in order to compete in USFA sanctioned events. This fee is $40.00 for a yearly competitive membership.  More information and a printable copy of the form can be found on the following USAF web page:   USFA Membership Forms   Information regarding club benefits is located elsewhere in this document.

Officers

Officers for the 2000-2001 school year are:

President          --     Brett Bennethum
Vice President --     Maggie Bradbury
Secretary         -- Tina Marianacci
Treasurer         -- Ed Sokalski
Coach               --     Erik Blank

Contact Information

For further information beyond what is provided in these pages, email one of our officers (all officers' names contain email links or links to the officer's home page), or call one of the following:

Club Benefits

Every 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 Issues

Fencing can be a dangerous sport. The IUP Fencing Club firmly believes that it should not be. 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.
 

Additional Online Fencing Information

The following are some links to other online fencing resources:
 
 
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