COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 20, 2003 - The NCAA Fencing Championships at the Air Force Academy's Cadet Field House are postponed to Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23, due to severe weather conditions. The complete schedule of events follows below.

The Academy continues at heightened security status and the event will only be opened to participants, officials, media representatives and people with a Department of Defense identification card.

In addition, family members and other team supporters will be permitted to attend, but must contact their respective team to gain entrance to the Academy and the championships. Media wishing to cover the event should contact the athletic media relations office at 719-333-2313 to make arrangements for credentials and escorting.

Results for each day will be available on the NCAA website (ncaasports.org) and the Air Force website (airforcesports.com).

Event Schedule

Friday, March 21
8:00 p.m., Men's and Women's Coaches Meeting, Drury Inn, Colorado Springs

Saturday, March 22
9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
10:00 a.m. - Men's Epee, Foil and Sabre, rounds 1-4
2:00 p.m. - Women's Epee, Foil and Sabre, rounds 1-4
8:00 p.m. - Championship Banquet, Falcon Stadium Press Box

Sunday, March 23
9:00 a.m. - Men's Epee, Foil and Sabre, rounds 5-7
12:00 p.m. - Men's semifinals and finals
1:00 p.m. - Women's Epee, Foil and Sabre, rounds 5-7
4:00 p.m. - Women's semifinals and finals