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Teams: Women's Fencing: Team
Overview
Fencing hones abilities that help guide one through life. At Tufts
University these qualities have shaped the strong sense of unity and
commitment to discipline that characterize the men's and women's teams.
The development of these skills has fostered champion teams and
accomplished individuals including local colligate champions, national
qualifiers and nationally ranked fencers.
Founded in 1975, the Tufts fencing team has continuously provided a
supportive community for all of its members. Both the seasoned veteran
and the inspired novice can easily find a place on this talented and
competitive team. Teammates work hard to advance not only themselves but
others as well. This format has made Tufts one of the strongest teams in
New England.
Comprised of about 40 fencers, the team enjoys the privilege of being
coached by an outstanding group of accomplished fencers. Jason Sachs is
the Head fencing coach. Jason is part-time and is also a full-time
administrator for the Boston Public Schools. Jason has Doctorate from
Harvard University in Human Development and Psychology.
Practices are held on campus in Jackson Gym where the team's
facilities include six electric strips. In addition to team practices
and the competitive season, individuals are encouraged to participate in
outside fencing and competitions. There is a new fencing club, MOE
fencing that is with in one and half mile of Tufts (www.moefencingclub.com).
In addition to MOE, the Boston Fencing Club and Zeta Fencing Studio are
among several venues used by Tufts fencers. Members of the team
frequently enter and win local United States Fencing Association
tournaments.
While personal accomplishment and success are strongly valued, the
Tufts fencing team never loses sight of the primary goal: to create a
team unity and a love of fencing that will last a lifetime.
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