Record Number of Fencers To Compete At 2006 Temple Open :: Over 450 fencers and 30 schools to compete at the two-day event

Oct. 27, 2006

PHILADELPHIA - The 27th Annual Temple Fencing Collegiate Open will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 28 & 29. The largest collegiate fencing event held in the United States, this year's Temple Open features over 450 fencers from more than 30 schools compete in this six weapon event.

The Temple Open is the traditional "Opener" of the Owls fencing season and provides a great opportunity for fencers to get a significant amount of competitive experience under their belt early in the season. This is an individual tournament open to all full-time undergraduate students.

Saturday features the women's competition while Sunday the men will take the floor. The event, held at Temple's Student Pavilion, is open to the public. Competition begins each day at 8:00 a.m.