Fencing Club: Secretary

Hey ! 

I am Laure, a first year student. I have discovered fencing this year thanks to UCL club and it has really been one of the highlights of my year. 

I would be really keen to join the Committee and be a part of the running of the Society. I want to help in implementing new initiatives, organise sport and social events that would bring us together, such as drinks after training, fun activities, nights out and enhance the club visibility. 

Hi! 

I’m Yingxin, a first-year undergrad and a foilist (sometimes in that order).

It is an undisputed fact that fencing is the superior society here at UCL. The sport is excellent, the teams spectacular, and the friends unparalleled. It is safe to say that the past year with UCL Fencing has been memorable — with vertical and horizontal pistes, fishing for unbroken blades, and fencing on both teams, I’ve enjoyed virtually every second of being a part of UCL Fencing. (Maybe vertical pistes less so…)

Having had a fantastic past year, I want to give back to this club, and am committed to making fencing a better club for everyone. I’m pledging to:

1. Make things better;

The fencing wixsite is a masterpiece, but I promise to add more pictures and more detail — a competition calendar, a kit-purchasing guide for novices, and photos of our team and Rupert, etc. 

2. Do things well;

As secretary, my primary responsibility will be to manage communications and announcements. Beyond juggling the email account, this also means answering all the questions you have. Want to order merch? Student Union change our start time (again)? I’m here for you.

3. Try something new!

As we come to terms with COVID, I’m committed to supporting the committee in bringing back all the events we used to have. That means LUIF, charity events (24h fencing marathon?), and more. As a fan of electric targetboards, I will also campaign for one ;)

I've really enjoyed being part of the UCL Fencing Team this year and value team spirit and camaraderie. As secretary, I would be able to help out planning more social events as I feel like they would be a great way to become even closer as a team. I would also be able to provide support to any students with questions or queries they have regarding the club. I'm an organised person and would really love to have the opportunity to make being part of the fencing club even more enjoyable, so I believe I would be a good fit for this position! Vote for me :)