https://varsityblues.ca/rss.aspx?path=fencingLatest news items for University of Toronto Athleticsen-us60https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/8/fencing-nguyen-steps-down-as-fencing-head-coach.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/8/fencing-nguyen-steps-down-as-fencing-head-coach.aspxFencing

The University of Toronto announced Monday that Varsity Blues fencing head coach Thomas Nguyen is stepping down, effective immediately.]]>Thomas Nguyen coachingMon, 8 Jun 2026 10:26:00 EST713068https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/27/general-chown-grout-named-varsity-blues-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/27/general-chown-grout-named-varsity-blues-athletes-of-the-year.aspxBadminton, Baseball, Cross Country, Men's Curling, Softball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, General, Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Water Polo, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Swimming, Men's Tennis, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Water Polo, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, Women's Badminton, Women's Cross Country, Women's Curling, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Swimming, Women's Wrestling

Women's soccer MVP Hannah Chownn and men's national high jump champion Aiden Grout were named the 2025-26 University of Toronto Varsity Blues T-Holders' athletes of the year on Friday, March 27.]]>Award WinnersFri, 27 Mar 2026 21:30:00 EST1113017https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/25/general-major-award-nominees-womens-frank-pindar-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/25/general-major-award-nominees-womens-frank-pindar-athlete-of-the-year.aspxBadminton, Softball, Fencing, Figure Skating, General, Golf, Women's Water Polo, Women's Badminton, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the women's Frank Pindar athlete of the year award, given annually to an athlete competing in a sport whose official season concludes with either an OUA or other university recognized championship event (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards W PindarWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST1113010https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/25/general-major-award-nominees-mens-frank-pindar-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/25/general-major-award-nominees-mens-frank-pindar-athlete-of-the-year.aspxBadminton, Baseball, Fencing, Figure Skating, General, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Water Polo

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the men's Frank Pindar athlete of the year award, given annually to an athlete competing in a sport whose official season concludes with either an OUA or other university recognized championship event (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards M PindarWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST1113009https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/24/general-major-award-nominees-clara-benson-honour-award.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/24/general-major-award-nominees-clara-benson-honour-award.aspxCross Country, Fencing, Figure Skating, General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Squash, Women's Volleyball, Women's Rugby, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Track & Field

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the Clara Benson Award, given annually to the graduating female student-athlete who has contributed most to university athletics from the standpoint of academics, athletics, leadership and community service (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards BensonTue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST1113008https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/10/fencing-jarov-named-oua-athlete-of-the-week.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/10/fencing-jarov-named-oua-athlete-of-the-week.aspxFencing

University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's fencing standout Seraphim Jarov has been named OUA athlete of the week for the period ending March 8, 2026.]]>MFENCE Seraphim JarovTue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 EST712992https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/8/fencing-blues-win-10th-straight-oua-banner.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/8/fencing-blues-win-10th-straight-oua-banner.aspxFencing

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues successfully defended their team title as the 2026 OUA men's fencing championship wrapped up on Sunday (March 8) in Waterloo, Ont.]]>2026 OUA Men's Fencing ChampionsSun, 8 Mar 2026 18:26:00 EST712989https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/7/fencing-p-e-sweep-highlights-day-1-of-oua-mens-fencing-championship.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/7/fencing-p-e-sweep-highlights-day-1-of-oua-mens-fencing-championship.aspxFencing

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's fencing team earned four medals as the individual competition wrapped up on Day 1 of the OUA championship (March 7) at the University of Waterloo.]]>FencingSat, 7 Mar 2026 19:06:00 EST712986https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/4/fencing-championship-preview-oua-mens-fencing.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/4/fencing-championship-preview-oua-mens-fencing.aspxFencing

Looking to defend their crown at the 2026 OUA Men's Fencing Championship, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's fencing team is set to compete for their 10th straight title and 40th in program history on Mar. 7-8 in Waterloo, Ont.]]>MFENCE Matthew TengWed, 4 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST712978https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/2/16/fencing-side-by-side-sisterhood-on-the-piste.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/2/16/fencing-side-by-side-sisterhood-on-the-piste.aspxFencing, Women's Fencing

On the fencing piste, everything moves fast - the clash of blades, the split-second decisions, the quiet intensity that builds before a bout. But for some Varsity Blues fencers, the experience carries an added layer of meaning. Alongside teammates and coaches stands someone who knows them better than anyone else: a sister.]]>Fencing SistersMon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 EST712925