About Swordplay
Swordplay is a group of students at the University of Texas at San Antonio dedicated to learning and competing in the sport of fencing.
Swordplay first formed as a Registered Student Organization (RSO) in January 2002. In the fall of 2003, the Recreation Center opened on the UTSA 1604 campus, and Swordplay successfully petitioned to become a UTSA Club Sport. As an official Club Sport with the Recreation Center, the club is allowed to represent UTSA in intercollegiate competitions.
Swordplay competes in the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association, or SWIFA, against other member schools including:
- Baylor University
- Rice University
- Texas A&M University
- Texas State University
- Texas Tech University
- University of Houston
- University of North Texas
- University of Texas at Austin
- San Antonio Community College
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 are welcome to give the sport, and this club, a try.
Officers
Swordplay is run by a group of dedicated officers. Officer elections are held every semester for the six positions
The president and vice president must have been a club member for at least one year (two semesters). All others must have been a member for at least one semester.
President — Justin Brite
The president is in charge of overseeing the club, is the club’s representative to the university administration and to the UTSA community.
Vice President — Nicholas Baker
The vice president assists the president, is the club’s representative to intercollegiate organizations (i.e. SWIFA) and off-campus entities.
Secretary — Tiffany Lawrence
The secretary takes the minutes at officer meetings and other meetings where business is conducted. The secretary is also responsible for maintaining a current list of members in good standing.
Treasurer — Bryan Schultz
The treasurer is responsible for collecting and dispersing funds, maintaining a current ledger, and is the club’s represintative to the bank and responsible for the campus account.
Public Relations Officer — Veronica Rodriguez
The public relations officer is in charge of club publicity, including making posters and flyers, taking pictures at club events, and updating the club’s bulletin board.
Armorer — Kenneth Ramsey
The armorer maintains all of the club’s equipment by keeping an inventory, making repairs, and alerting the club if anything needs to be replaced.