US Fencing on Facebook and Twitter

U.S. Fencing on Popular Social Networks Facebook and Twitter

By Anthony Bartkowski

U.S. Fencing announced Monday that it can now be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/usfencing. Additionally, fans with Facebook accounts can become a fan by searching for the official U.S. Fencing Fan Page of "U.S. Fencing Association."

"We are pleased to introduce Twitter and Facebook to the fencing community," said Kurt Aichele, U.S. Fencing Executive Director. "USA Fencing will continue to post relevant Tweets and information on Facebook, which will allow the membership a real-time view into the National Governing Body."

To stay current with U.S. Fencing announcements, news and events, follow "USFencing" from your Twitter and Facebook accounts.

"In an effort to better serve our stakeholders, it is critical to leverage available social media platforms for US Fencing to help our members keep informed," said Aichele. "The frequency in which individuals access Facebook and Twitter accounts continues to grow, making this a priority in communication for US Fencing."

The social network pages will develop over the next several months including event information, schedules, membership, photos and more.