2009-2010 Officer’s Board:
President: Amanda Cantlin
Team Captain: Stephen Patrias
Secretary: Izzi Blachman-Biatch
Treasurer: Brynne O’Neal
Épée Captain: Jeremy Kane
Foil Captain: Andrew Margolskee
Sabre Captain: Talia Hurwich
Publicity/Fundraising Chair: Sam Bloom
Minister of Moral Support: Tori Kraft
Armorer: Krista Nicoletto
Webmaster: Prashant Parmar
Practices are held on the balcony of the Henry Crown Field House (5550 South University Avenue) for two hours a day, Monday through Friday, as follows:
Monday: 5 PM to 7 PM
Tuesday: 5 PM to 7 PM
Wednesday: 5 PM to 7 PM
Thursday: 5 PM to 7 PM
Friday: 4 PM to 6 PM (free bouting)
In general, practices will consist of team conditioning and footwork, after which we will divide up into weapon squads to drill and bout.
Fencing equipment if you have it; if not, don’t worry—we provide weapons, masks, and other protective gear. Wear sneakers and long pants (preferably a pair that allows you to move easily). Also, a water bottle is a must-have.
The University of Chicago Fencing Team has both men’s and women’s teams in all three weapons: foil, sabre, and epée. New fencers can try out each of the weapons during the first weeks of practice and decide which one they want to fence.
Only persons directly associated with the University of Chicago itself may fence with the team. That means, roughly speaking, only current students (undergraduate or graduate), recent alumni, faculty, or staff of the University of Chicago, or the spouses thereof, may fence with the team.
Dues will be collected on a quarterly basis and will cover equipment and collegiate tournament fees. They will be due at the start of the third week of practice for the quarter. If you have a problem paying dues, talk to us about helping our armorer repair weapons.
Quarterly dues are as follows:
Fall quarter: $60
Winter quarter: $90 (the primary competitive season)
Spring quarter: $30
Squad members going to competitive NCAA team tournaments will be chosen by the weapon captains primarily on the basis of attendance at practice—we’ve taken brand new fencers to past tournaments. Fencers can also go to USFA (United States Fencing Association) tournaments at the CLFC (Chicago Lakeshore Fencing Club) downtown, although USFA tourney and yearly membership fees are covered by the individual fencer.
For the most part, the fencing team is student-run. However, there will be professional coaching available. See Stephen Patrias for details. This is completely optional.
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