The University of Rochester Fencing Club is the only fencing program in the Rochester area geared towards college students. The club exists to promote the art and sport of fencing by providing a friendly and challenging environment for students to learn, practice, and compete. Members of all experience levels are welcome.
Dues are low, and all equipment is provided.
Although the membership draws mostly from the U of R, there are currently a good number of RIT students fencing, and we hope to establish contact with interested people at Nazareth, SUNY Geneseo, and Monroe Community College, as well as anybody in the Greater Rochester community. For more competitive members, U of R sponsors several tournaments a year, including an annual spring team event. We also travel to team and individual competitions throughout Western New York and Ontario. In coming years, we plan on building the competitive level of the club by forming partnerships with the Rochester Fencing Club, attracting more experienced fencers, and hosting USFA tournaments. We also participate in fundraising events, host fencing demonstrations and movie nights in Wilson Commons, and occasionally resort to stabbing each other in the Quad, where we are assured to receive maximum attention from the authorities.