The goal of the Jacksonville Fencing Club is to promote the classical sport of fencing. The club has been in existence since the 1950's and has a rich tradition of excellence in its instruction. The club has had many champions among its ranks over the years and continues to do so. The club is open to ages 8 to 98 and offers a variety of opportunities for the novice up to the competitive fencer. The club is coached by Mr. Raul Toro who has over 40 years experience in the sport. So if you are looking for a sport to get or stay fit, build discipline and build confidence, this is the sport for YOU! This is a sport for children and adults alike. This is a sport for a lifetime! Call us or e-mail us. En Garde!!!
The Jacksonville Fencing Club is home to Princess Rashid the 2006 National Women's Epee Champion and Lance Tan the 2011 Pan Am Games Youth Epee champion. Also home to a cadre of currently nationally ranked youth.
JFC hosted a tournament on July 16, 2011 at the club. The tournament was the “I didn’t go to Reno and I didn’t get the T-Shirt” tournament taking place after the USFA Summer National Tournament in Reno. There were three events and 15 fencers partcipated in the Senior Mixed Foil Event from around the State. Below are the results for JFC. Thank you to all who participated.
SENIOR MIXED FOIL (15 Fencers)
Josh Carter 1st Place JFC (Renewed his B Rating)
Trey Neil 2nd Place JFC
Will Cook 3rd Place JFC
Y14 MIXED FOIL (5 Fencers)
Justin Swicegood 1st PLace JFC
Brian Swicegood 3rd Place JFC
The medal count for this season stands at 132.
Josh Carter 1st; Trey Neil 2nd; Will Cook 3rd
The Jacksonville Fencing Club will be starting a new beginners course on Tuesday August 2nd at 7PM. This is an 8 week course two hours per week. This course will be taught by Coach Toro. For more information please call 904-579-6858.
The Jacksonville Fencing Club and Episcopal High School will be hosting a summer camp on July 18th- 22nd and July 25th-29th.
Follow the link for more info: http://www.episcopalhigh.org/campus_life/episcopal_summer/index.aspx
JFC fielded 7 fencers for various events in the USFA Summer National Tournament in Reno, NV from July 1 through July 10. Below is an update through July 6 with more to come….
Y14 Foil – 201 fencers
35 – Trey Neil
127 – Brett Bogert
132 – Justin Swicegood
150 – Brian Swicegood
183 – Bryce Bogert
U16 Epee – 187 fencers
70 – Trey Neil
78 – Justin Swicegood
U19 Foil – 235 fencers
152 – Josh Carter
Y12 Epee – 109 fencers
14 – Bryce Bogert
80 – Lance Tan
U16 Foil – 184 fencers
8 – Trey Neil >>> WON MEDAL!!!
104 – Brian Swicegood
170 – Justin Swicegood
Y14 Epee – 167 fencers
15 – Trey Neil
84 – Justin Swicegood
Y12 Foil – 195 fencers
25 – Brett Bogert
64 – Brian Swicegood
89 – Lance Tan
107 – Bryce Bogert
Y10 Epee – 49 fencers
11 – Lance Tan
The medal count for this season stands at 127.
Josh Carter, Trey Neil, Justin Swicegood, Lance Tan, Brian Swicegood
Trey Neil Receives his Medal - 8th Place U16 Mens Foil
Trey Neil - 8th Place U16 Mens Foil
Trey and David Neil (Proud Pappa)
