Upcoming USFA Tournaments
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 2 will be held this Saturday, December 5th, at San Marcos. The list has already been submitted on who will go, but don’t let that stop you from coming on out and supporting your fellow Swordplay members!
The practice schedule for the Fall has been finalized.
All practices will be held in either the Blue or Orange Studios of the Campus Recreation Center (building #21 on the campus map). Friday practices will be held in both Studios.
Tuesday: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm-9:00pm
The first practice of the semester will be Friday, August 28, 2009.
The location for the banquet has been decided on and details are available on the forums. All current members are welcome to attend.
SWIFA 4 was held this weekend at the UTSA Rec Center. The tournament went very smoothly and the results are as follows.
Team Foil:
Team Epee:
Team Sabre:
Everyone had a blast and Swordplay was complemented on the quality of the tournament we held.
The privilage of hosting the 2009 SWIFA 4 Tournament has been given to Swordplay. Details for the tournament can be found on AskFRED.net.
The tournament will be held in the basketball courts of the UTSA Campus Recreation Center. This two-day event will consist of the SWIFA Championships on Saturday, April 4th and an individuals tournament on Sunday, April 5th. The individuals tournament will be an open non-USFA tournament (open status pending approval). Competitors will not be required to wear fencing knickers, however they must wear at least athletic pants with any pockets taped closed with duct tape. No blue jeans or cargo pants.
UTSA students and other spectators are welcome to come and enjoy watching this exciting sport.