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StoryIUP Crimson Cup set for Nov. 22 at Zink Gym with Open Foil and Épée
The Crimson Cup returns to campus on Saturday, November 22, 2025, a USA Fencing–sanctioned open hosted by the IUP Fencing Club at Zink Gym in Indiana, Pennsylvania [1][2]. The schedule lists Open Senior Mixed Foil with check-in closing at 10:00 a.m., followed by Open Senior Mixed Épée with check-in closing at 1:00 p.m. [1].Pre-registration runs through November 20, with day-of entries accepted prior to each event’s check-in deadline, giving latecomers a final window to suit up and fence [1][2].
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StoryIUP Fencing Club anchors campus fencing scene, welcoming new and experienced blades
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s student-run fencing club keeps the sport thriving on campus, with a mission to promote fencing and help members build skills across experience levels [1].The club’s presence shows up on competition rolls in recent seasons, with IUP-affiliated fencers logging bouts on the circuit — including Michael Opferman, Brendon Beatty, and Kenneth Bohl [2][3][4]. It remains the campus home base for students looking to learn, train, and test themselves on the strip [1].