Fencing Club

Active in 2012-2013

Type of Organization:  Club Sport
Organization Email:  wufencing@winthrop.edu 
Meeting Location:  West Center 206
Meeting Days:  Tuesday/Thursday 
Meeting Times:  8:30-10:30 p.m.
Purpose of Organization:  The WU Fencing Club is dedicated to making fencing accessible to all students at Winthrop.
Description of Organization:  We are Tri-Weapon club, competing in all three fencing techniques: Epee, Foil and Sabre. We go over drills and exercises designed to improve physical and mental skill, strategy and reflexes at every meeting, followed by bouts of fencing among the members. Although we do attend the occasional competition, we focus on having fun while improving our minds and bodies.
Planned Projects/Events:  Tiger Open (October 2012) Fort Mill Tournament (November 2012, March 2013) Junior Olympic Qualifiers (November 2012) Host Tournament (December 2012) Charlotte Fencing Academy Tournament (Multiple)
Primary Contact:  Casey Shelton
Primary Email:  sheltonc2@winthrop.edu
Advisor Contact:  Will Rogers
Advisor Email:  rogersw@winthrop.edu 
Advisor Phone:  (803) 323-2111
Organization Website:  www.birdnest.org/fencing