Florida Fencing Articles


04-05 Season

Spring 2005
Published in the Independent Florida Alligator.

Brandishing weapons nothing new for overlooked UF athletes
The UF men and women’s fencing teams have risen from obscurity to compete at various tournaments across the country. The Gators even hold their own against some of the nation’s best NCAA-sanctioned teams.

03-04 Season

Spring 2004
Published in the UF College of Journalism and Communications' Orange & Blue. (PDF)

THE GREAT UNKNOWN
Their names aren't Leak or Peep, but these UF athletes are champs in their sports. It's about time they got some of the fanfare.

02-03 Season

Fall 2003
Published in the USFA's American Fencing. (Image)

NEW COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
This tournament was the long-time brainchild of Bruce Capin (University of Florida) and Jon Moss (University of New Hampshire). "It was our dream to recognize collegiate club fencers with a celebratory competition emphasizing sportsmanship and fun," says Moss.

As a result, the leadership of the clubs have formed an association, the United States Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs (USACFC). The USACFC's purpose is to promote collegiate club fencing by hosting an annual championship event.

April 7, 2003
Published in the Independent Florida Alligator. (PDF)

FENCING TEAM GETS FIRST PLACE IN MATCH
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- UF fencers lunged toward a national title at the first National Collegiate Club Fencing Championships inside Florida Gym on Saturday and Sunday.

The UF women's team claimed the first place title after 15 rounds and 135 bouts. The men won third place, just behind Northwestern Univeristy and the University of Massachusetts, which tied for first place.

Jan. 25, 2003
Published on the Northwestern Wildcats website.

NORTHWESTERN TAKES FIVE OF SIX AT OHIO STATE DUALS
The seventh-ranked 'Cats had little difficulty winning, with the exception of the Florida and Ohio State duals. NU slipped by UF 15-12 and lost to OSU 16-11.

"We sat some of our starters against Florida," said NU head coach Laurie Schiller.

99-00 Season

Oct. 19, 1999
Published in the Independent Florida Alligator.

FENCING CLUB TO BEGIN SEASON THIS WEEKEND
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The UF fencing club team hosts the second annual Gator Classic fencing tournament this weekend at the Florida Gym. This tournament kicks off the competitive season for the fencing team.

"It is our first tournament (of the season), on our home turf and we want to give a good impression to everybody of who we are and how strong our team is," UF fencing coach Bruce Capin said.