Mar 11

New April Classes! Olympic Sword fighting

We have two new exciting classes starting April 9th.

Introduction to Fencing 8-13 yrs old

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of Olympic swordfighting? This April join our Introduction to Fencing class and discover the sport that has captivated athletes and spectators in the Olympics for over a century!

Our expert coaches, armed with years of experience, are here to guide you through every lunge, parry, and riposte. Whether you’re looking to develop agility, strength, or just seeking an exciting new hobby, our fencing class is the perfect arena to start your adventure.

No experience? No problem! Our classes are designed for beginners of all ages and fitness levels. All equipment is provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a readiness to learn.

📍 Location: Oakridge Public School – 1 Marsdale Drive, St. Catharines, ON

📅 Date: Starting April 9th, every Tuesday – 8 Weeks

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM

Cost: $85.00

🎟️ Sign up now [Register Here] – Limited spots available!

Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the shoes of an Olympic fencer and unleash your inner champion. En garde!

Intermediate Fencing 10-14 yrs old

Have you participated in a beginner fencing class or camp and are interested in learning more? Join our Intermediate Fencing Classes to go beyond the basics and continue to develop your skills!

Our expert coaches, armed with years of experience, are here to guide you through every lunge, parry, and riposte. Whether you’re looking to develop agility, strength, or just continuing your new hobby, our fencing class is the perfect arena to continue your adventure.

Our classes are designed for participants who have completed one or more introductory classes or camps in fencing. They accommodate all ages and fitness levels. All equipment is provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a readiness to learn.

Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the shoes of an Olympic fencer and unleash your inner champion. En garde!

📅 Date: Starting April 9th, every Tuesday for 8 weeks.

⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM

Cost: $100

🎟️ Sign up now [Register Here] – Limited spots available!

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Mar 11

2024 Summer Fencing Camps

Looking for an exciting way your children to spend their summer? Look no further than our fencing summer camp!

As a combat sport, fencing calls on agility, reflexes, tactical smarts, discipline, and hand-eye coordination. This graceful sport combines strength, patience, peace of mind, and speed as it improves coordination and posture while providing aerobic exercise and strength training.

Our summer camp is the perfect opportunity to learning a new sport and meet new friends. With expert instructors and age-appropriate equipment, they’ll have an amazing sport experience.

Sign them up now!

Ages: 7–10 (9:00-12:00)
Ages: 11–17 (1:00-4:00)

July 2-5, 2024 – $126.00
Junior Camp – Ages 7-10 yrs old – [Register here]
Senior Camp – Ages 11-17 yrs old – [Register here]
Brock University

July 8-12, 2024 – $158.00
Junior Camp – Ages 7-10 yrs old – [Register here]
Senior Camp – Ages 11-17 yrs old – [Register here]
Brock University

July 15-19, 2024 – $158.00
Junior Camp – Ages 7-10 yrs old – [Register here]
Senior Camp – Ages 11-17 yrs old – [Register here]
Brock University

July 22-26, 2024 – $158.00
Junior Camp – Ages 7-10 yrs old – [Register here]
Senior Camp – Ages 11-17 yrs old – [Register here]
Brock University

If you have problems or want to register via telephone call 905-688-5550 x 4060

 

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Dec 29

Learn to Fence! Olympic Sword fighting

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of Olympic swordfighting? This January, join our Introduction to Fencing class and discover the sport that has captivated athletes and spectators in the Olympics for over a century!

Our expert coaches, armed with years of experience, are here to guide you through every lunge, parry, and riposte. Whether you’re looking to develop agility, strength, or just seeking an exciting new hobby, our fencing class is the perfect arena to start your adventure.

No experience? No problem! Our classes are designed for beginners of all ages and fitness levels. All equipment is provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a readiness to learn.

📍 Location: Brock University

📅 Date: Starting January 15th, every Monday

⏰ Time: 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM

🎟️ Sign up now at Brock Sports and Recreation – Limited spots available!

Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the shoes of an Olympic fencer and unleash your inner champion. En garde!

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Jun 09

Fencing Camps

Looking for an exciting way your children to spend their summer? Look no further than our fencing summer camp!

As a combat sport, fencing calls on agility, reflexes, tactical smarts, discipline, and hand-eye coordination. This graceful sport combines strength, patience, peace of mind, and speed as it improves coordination and posture while providing aerobic exercise and strength training.

Our summer camp is the perfect opportunity to learning a new sport and meet new friends. With expert instructors and age-appropriate equipment, they’ll have an amazing sport experience.

Sign them up now!

July 3-7, 2023 | July 10-14, 2023| July 17-21, 2023 | July 24-28, 2023

Ages: 7–10 (9:00-12:00)
Ages: 11–17 (1:00-4:00)

Cost: $147.00 per camper/week

[Register Online Now!] or Call 905-688-5550 x 4060

 

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Jun 25

Fencing Summer Camps are BACK!

Introduction to Fencing Camp

July 3-7, 2023 | July 10-14, 2023| July 17-21, 2023 | July 24-28, 2023

Ages: 7–10 (9:00-12:00)
Ages: 11–17 (1:00-4:00)

Cost: $147.00 per camper/week

[Register Online Now!] or Call 905-688-5550 x 4060

This camp provides a unique experience for new and returning fencers. It is designed to teach fencing skills through fun games and fencing specific activities. Campers will learn the basic fencing fundamentals of movements, techniques and rules. Through practicing and competing in a fun and safe environment campers will develop their skills.  These fundamentals will be taught through lessons designed to meet all abilities and ensure camper success. Age appropriate equipment will be provided.

Campers should come ready to move in non-marking shoes and track pants (no shorts), and bring a water bottle and snack.

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Mar 06

2018 Fencing Summer Camps!

Introduction to Fencing Camp

July 9-13, 2018

Sabre Fencing Camp

Fencing Camp

July 16-20, 2018

Ages: 7–10 (9:00-12:00)
Ages: 11–17 (1:00-4:00)

Cost: $125.00

[Register Now!]

This camp provides a unique experience for new and returning fencers. It is designed to teach fencing skills through fun games and fencing specific activities. Campers will learn the basic fencing fundamentals of movements, techniques and rules. Through practicing and competing in a fun and safe environment campers will develop their skills.  These fundamentals will be taught through lessons designed to meet all abilities and ensure camper success. Age appropriate equipment will be provided.

Campers should come ready to move in non-marking shoes and track pants (no shorts), and bring a water bottle and snack.

Intermediate Fencing Camp

July 23-27, 2018
Ages: 7–10 (9:00-12:00)
Ages: 11–17 (1:00-4:00)

Cost: $125.00

[Register Now!]

This camp is designed for students who have previously participated in an introductory fencing program or camp and are looking to learn more or improve their skill. Campers will focus more intensely on advanced defensive techniques, reaction speed improvement, whole-body fitness, and combat psychology improvements such as developing self-confidence under pressure. When possible, campers will be grouped by age & experience. Equipment will be provided.

 

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Mar 06

Gage Meller strikes double Bronze fencing sabre at Ontario Winter Games

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2018

St Catharines, ON. Athletes from across Ontario traveled to Orillia to attend the 2018 Ontario Winter Games. The games were the culmination of a yearlong selection process that saw the best under-15 Ontario fencers competing.

The Ontario Winter Games is the largest multi-sport event in Ontario including both individual and team sports. Provincial athletes under the age of 15 compete to qualify through regional selections to make it to the games. For many athletes this is the high point of their sporting career for many others this is a stepping stone to Canada Games, Pan Am Games or even Olympic Championships. For fencing, this year’s event took place at Orillia Secondary School in Orillia and athletes competed in one of the three Olympic fencing disciplines (foil, epee, sabre).

Gage dominated in the initial round robin competition winning 9 out of 11 bouts. In his final match against Toronto’s Richard Yang, Gage went point for point with the eventual silver medallist finally losing 15-10 but winning the bronze medal in the individual competition. Gage went on to compete in the team relay event, anchoring his team to a final bronze medal as well.

Taking the double bronze is a wonderful achievement to Gage’s season having started fencing less than a year ago at a summer camp at Brock University. Gage trains at the Brock Fencing Academy under coaches Tim Stang, Kristine Richardson and Aaron Olmstead.

Gage’s season continues with his sights on the Canadian National Championships being hosted here in St Catharines in May. There he will compete against some of the top under-15 fencers in the nation.

To find out more about the Brock Fencing Camp and the Brock Fencing Academy, visit fencingniagara.com

About The Brock Fencing Academy

The Brock Fencing Academy is a partnership between the Niagara Swords Fencing Club and the Brock University Varsity Fencing team. It established to create high achieving fencers able to proudly represent Niagara competitions with the best in Canada. The program offers instruction, camps and competitive opportunities throughout Niagara. More information can be found here: http://www.fencingniagara.com/club/

About the Canadian Fencing Championships

Brock University and the Niagara Swords fencing club have been selected as hosts for the 2018 Canadian National Championships. The first time in Niagara event will draw approximately 1000 athletes from across Canada and their accompanying family and coaches.

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Feb 27

Spring-Summer Classes in Niagara

Brock University Fencing Introduction

Starting April 23rd, 2018

Mondays
Ages 7-10 6:30pm-7:20pm – $75.00
Ages 11-15 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $85.00
Ages 16+ 8:30pm-9:20pm – $95.00

Parking is now FREE (ask for details)

For more information:
905-324-1222

Register online: Brock Sports Community Programs

 

City of St Catharines Fencing Introduction

Spring classes starting April 5th, 2018

Thursdays
Ages 7-10 6:30pm-7:20pm – $73.50
Ages 11-14 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $83.50
Ages 15-17 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $94.36
Ages 18+ 8:30pm-9:20pm – $105.66

Summer classes starting July 2nd, 2018

Thursdays
Ages 7-10 6:30pm-7:20pm – $73.50
Ages 11-14 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $83.50
Ages 15-17 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $94.36
Ages 18+ 8:30pm-9:20pm – $105.66

 

Onsite parking included

For more information:
905-324-1222

Register online: St Catharines Community Programs

 

  • All fencing programs include the use of fencing protective gear and swords.
  • Instruction is provided by nationally certified coaches, and the curriculum developmentally appropriate in accordance Canadian Sport for Life guidelines.

 

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Aug 17

Learn to fence starting September 2017!

The Niagara Swords fencing club is extremely please to announce our slate of fall introductory fencing classes. To make fencing more accessible to all, and broaden experiences in the sport we are once again offering fencing at Brock University and the City of St Catharine’s Port Weller Community Centre.

Brock University Fencing Introduction

Starting September 11th, 2017

Mondays
Ages 7-10 6:30pm-7:20pm – $75.00
Ages 11-15 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $85.00
Ages 16+ 8:30pm-9:20pm – $95.00

Parking is now FREE (ask for details)

For more information:
905-324-1222

Register online: Brock Sports Community Programs

 

City of St Catharines Fencing Introduction

Starting September 14th, 2017

Thursdays
Ages 7-10 6:30pm-7:20pm – $73.50
Ages 11-14 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $83.50
Ages 15-17 7:30pm-8:20pm  – $94.36
Ages 18+ 8:30pm-9:20pm – $105.66

Onsite parking included

For more information:
905-324-1222

Register online: St Catharines Community Programs

 

  • All fencing programs include the use of fencing protective gear and swords.
  • Instruction is provided by nationally certified coaches, and the curriculum developmentally appropriate in accordance Canadian Sport for Life guidelines.

 

Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/learn-fence-fall-2017/

Jun 26

Niagara Falls Youth Wins Provincial Fencing Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2017

Pranav Parakh fought the best under-15 sabre fencers in Ontario to be crowned Ontario champion.

 

St Catharines, ON. Nearly 200 of the best under-15 fencers from throughout Ontario travelled to the Ontario Youth Championships hosted in Markham Ontario this past weekend. Brock Fencing Academy athlete and A.N. Myer grade 9 honours student Pranav Parakh (Niagara Falls) dominated the sabre event defeating his opponents by significant margins.

 

The Ontario Youth Championships is the Ontario Fencing Association’s premier event for youth. This year’s event took place at the Vango Toronto Fencing Centre in Markham Ontario and athletes competed in one of the three disciplines (foil, epee, sabre). Pranav was nearly undefeated throughout the day, winning his direct elimination matches by significant margins. In his final match against London’s Noah Jewel, Pranav came back to win 15-9 and the provincial championship.

 

Winning the provincial championship is the culmination of Pranav’s training since picking up the sport 4 years ago at a summer camp at Brock University. A top competitor training with the Brock Fencing Academy under coaches Tim Stang and Kristine Richardson, Pranav has excelled in the sport from the very beginning. Winning this championship solidifies his placing as the number one under-15 sabre in Ontario and the number two under-15 sabre fencer in Canada.

 

Pranav intends to continue training and has his sights set at being the best sabre fencer in Canada in the future. In the near future, Pranav’s plans involve helping inspire the next generation of champions fencers at the Brock Fencing Camp.

 

To find out more about the Brock Fencing Camp and the Brock Fencing Academy, visit fencingniagara.com

 

About The Brock Fencing Academy

The Brock Fencing Academy is a partnership between the Niagara Swords Fencing Club and the Brock University Varsity Fencing team. It established to create high achieving fencers able to proudly represent Niagara competitions with the best in Canada. The program offers instruction, camps and competitive opportunities throughout Niagara.

 

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