Auckland University Fencing

History

In the early 1980s and ’90s the Auckland University Swords Club (AUSC) was one of the biggest clubs in Auckland. Then, from ’99 to 2001, the club gradually wilted, and was practically non-existent in 2001.

In 2002, AUF was created as a reincarnation of the old AUSC under the control of a dedicated new committee and with the help of generous AUSA (thank you, we love you) grants for new gear.

In 2004, AUF sent a small team to the University Games in Dunedin, and won every event it entered, bringing home 6 golds (counting team medal as one for each event) and the fencing trophy. Since then AUF has regularly sent successful teams to most regional and national competitions.