Swordplay is a group of students at the University of Texas at San Antonio dedicated to learning and competing in the sport of fencing.
The club is primarily student run, with a club faculty advisor to offer support and advice. Because fencing is usually not available to students until they get to college, members of Swordplay are dedicated to teaching beginning fencers. Fencing is a co-ed sport, and all UTSA students are welcome to give the sport, and this club, a try.
SWIFA 4
Feb
28
2010
Congratulations to our Epee B squad and Saber A squad in placing 3rd in both events! We had a great turnout and everyone was able to show how much they have improved since their last SWIFA.
While the Collegiate season is now over, we still have the Roadrunner and other USFA tournaments we will be frequenting as much as possible. For more info on the tournaments, see the forums.
Practice times will continue as follows:
Tuesdays 8p-11:30p
Fridays 5p-9p
Spring 2010 Practice Times (tenative)
Jan
9
2010
Just to give everyone a good idea at what our practice times are this semester, here’s what we have set in stone:
Tuesday 8:00pm-11:30pm (Blue Studio)
Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm (Blue Studio)
Once again, there may be more added here in the near future, but for now, the first practice of the semester is going to be on Tuesday, January 12, at 8:00 in the Blue Studio.
Last year we did awesome, lets hit it hard this year so we can win more points at SWIFA III!!!
Roadrunner Open 2010
Jan
7
2010
That’s right, it’s official: UTSA will be holding it’s first annual USFA tournament on April 17th and 18th at the Campus Recreational Center!
The Roadrunner will be holding several events that UTSA’s members are highly encouraged to participate in. The events will include Mixed events in all weapon categories and additional C and under events for both Epee and Foil.
Click here for more info and to pre-register.
End of Semester Results and Banquet
Dec
7
2009
Congratulations all who got to go to SWIFA this semester! All who were new to SWIFA showed great improvement and adaptability in their bouts throughout the day(s). Also, our club now has 4 SWIFA points due to our placings in this semester’s placings:
For SWIFA 1: Andrew, Jerry, and Nick placed 3rd for Saber, giving us 1 point.
For SWIFA 2: Andrew, Jerry, and Tiffany placed 3rd for Saber’s Team A, giving us 1 point. Meanwhile, Epee teams 1 and 2, comprising of Bryan, Gemma, Kenneth, Nancy, Nick, and Veronica, managed to climb up to the semifinals and fence off for 3rd place.
Elections went well and fast. As a result we welcome the current officers into their positions and wish them the best of luck:
President: Justin Brite
V.P.: Nicholas Baker
Secretary: Gemma Sooksprasong
Treasurer: Bryan Schultz
Public Relations Officer: Megan Holder
Armorer: Kenneth Ramsey
The End-of-the-year Banquet this year will be held at Nancy’s House.
When: Monday, December 7 at 5:00PM. If everyone can RSVP before 2:00PM that day, that would make everything easier.
What: We will be having Rudy’s BBQ. There will be Rockband and Karaoke.
Who: Everyone is welcome to come, however, the food and drink will be for the members who have paid dues. Those who haven’t paid dues, will have to be required to pay a yet-to-be-determined ($5-$10) amount of money, before they are allowed to eat the provided food.
Officer Elections
Dec
1
2009
Are you interested in becoming an officer?
Are you a paid member wanting to have a say in who becomes an officer?
Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve?
Officer elections are Friday, December 4th. Come out and be more patriotic towards the club than most are towards our country!
Current officer positions and their incumbents:
President: Justin Brite
V.P.: Nicholas Baker
Secretary: Tiffany Lawrence
Treasurer: Bryan Schultz
Public Relations: Veronica Rodriguez
Armorer: Kenneth Ramsey
