Marist University Fencing Club is an exciting and welcoming club that instructs and trains fencers in the weapons on foil, épée, and saber. No previous experience is necessary, and we meet you at your skill level. Our club employs drills, open bouts, in-house tournaments, and off-campus competitions in order to train our fencers. Our club is registered with USA Fencing, and we participate at sanctioned fencing events several times per semester. This club is a great way to meet friends, stay active, and have fun.
Jacob is a senior fencer from Niskayuna, NY. He has been fencing primarily foil for 14 years, but has had experience fencing in foil, saber, and épée across the North East, and even in Spain! Jacob competed in the 2019 Junior Olympics and is a USA Fencing certified referee in all three weapons.
Vice President: Avery Spagone '28
Our Sophomore Vice-President from Guilford, Connecticut, where he helped his high school team to 3 back-to-back team state championships, and 2 CCFC wins. Avery is a D2025-rated Men's Epeeist, leading his squad to success in practice and in competitions
Treasurer: Christian Tartaglia '26
Our Treasurer from Chatham, New Jersey. Christian is a senior saber competitor that uses his high-flying footwork to propel himself to victory. His official responsibilities include overseeing all expenses including tournament transportation, tournament registration, membership dues, equipment dues, and more
Secretary: Lilian DeFilippis '26
Lilian is a senior from Leonia, NJ. She started fencing in her freshman year at Marist, and bounced between all three weapons until dedicating herself fully to saber! She is happy to be part of this inclusive team, and encourages more people to join!
Join The Team
The Marist Fencing Club provides both an opportunity to hone one's fencing skills, but also to share the sport with as many people as possible. We do not conduct try-outs, and would love to have everyone who is interested try it out! Once registered on Do Sports Easy, you are welcome to attend a few practices to experience the sport. Spectators are also welcome. For more information, email our head coach at clara.dinio@marist.edu
Meeting Times
The Fencing Club practices three times per week in the McCann Recreation Center Gym. Practices focus on developing fencing skills, technique, and overall performance.
To earn one (1) point:Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 50% of club/organization activities.
To earn two (2) points:Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 75% of club/organization activities PLUS the community service event.
To earn three (3) points (executive board only): Officers must attend 50% of club meetings for the semester and 100% of club activities including community service. If executive board members do not complete all of the requirements to earn three points, they will be eligible to receive up to two points based on the above criteria.
