Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! The Brock fencing camp is a perfect experience for anyone who has had dreams of being a Jedi, swordsmen or a Musketeer.
Fencing is a sport combining coordination, agility, endurance, and speed with technical skill, mental focus and experience. The camp provides youth ages 7-15 yrs instruction on basic fencing movements, techniques and rules. Participants will learn the fundamentals by practicing and competing with each other.
Everything is taught in a safe and fun environment by nationally certified coaches.
Equipment: Age appropriate equipment is provided.
What to bring: non-marking running shoes, track pants (no shorts), water bottle, snack
Registration: to register call the Walker Complex Welcome Desk: 905-688-5550 x4060.
Dates: July 4-7, 2017 & July 10-14, 2017
Fencing for Kids ages 7-10
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $125
Fencing for Youth ages 11-15
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $125
To register call Tim Stang 905-324-1222 or go to www.brocku.ca/kids
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/2017-summer-camps/
The Niagara Swords Fencing Club is proud to announce that we have partnered with the City of St Catharines to extend introductory fencing classes to the St Catharines community. This partnership expands Niagara Swords offerings beyond Brock University and the local school community.
Port Weller Community Centre
Thursday evenings
Each session is 8 consecutive weeks
Fall Session
Starts Thursday, September 22, 2016
Course #90856 7-10 yrs 6:00 – 7:00 pm Cost $45.00
Course #90860 11-13 yrs 7:00 – 8:00 pm Cost $45.00
Course #90862 14-17 yrs 7:00 – 8:00 pm Cost $45.00 + HST
Course #90864 18+ yrs 8:00 – 9:00 pm Cost $60.00 + HST
Winter Session
Starts Thursday, January 12, 2017
Course #90859 7-10 yrs 6:00 – 7:00 pm Cost $45.00
Course #90861 11-13 yrs 7:00 – 8:00 pm Cost $45.00
Course #90863 14-17 yrs 7:00 – 8:00 pm Cost $45.00 + HST
Course #90865 18+ yrs 8:00 – 9:00 pm Cost $60.00 + HST
Registration starts September 1st and can be done online: www.stcatharines.ca/eplay
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/niagara-swords-partners-city-st-catharines/
August 12-14, 2016, five fencers from the Niagara Swords fencing club joined elite youth fencers from across Ontario at the 2016 Ontario Summer Games Mississauga. Pranav Parahk, Nandana Parahk, Burke Willson and Karl Stang competed in sabre and Catherine Koziarz foil. The Ontario Summer Games were the culmination of a year long qualification process with competitions throughout Ontario.
What an exciting weekend at the Mississauga Hershey Centre. Burke Willson got a silver in U15 men’s sabre and Bronze in U17 men’s sabre. Pranav and Karl Stang received gold in team and Burke Willson received a silver in team. Nandana came away with a 5th place finish in U17 Women’s Sabre and Catherine gave an excellent performance in both U17 & U15 Women’s Foil.
The Niagara Swords fencing club is the only Olympic sword fighting club in the Region catering to the Niagara community. Originally established at Brock University, now provides competitive and instructional programs throughout Niagara.
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(Rochester) Pranav Parakh continues his quest for medals this season with a silver in U13 sabre and bronze in U15 sabre at the 2016 Rochester Fencing Club Flower City competition.
Pranav’s medals so far this season
Spooky Youth
Pranav Parakh – Bronze U13 Foil
Brock Open
Pranav Parakh – Bronze – U13 Foil
Pranav Parakh – Silver – U13 Sabre
Rochester Flower City Youth Cup #1
Pranav Parakh – Bronze – U13 Sabre
Niagara Winter Open
Pranav Parakh – Silver – U15 Sabre
Vango Young Lions
Pranav Parakh – Gold – U13 Sabre
Pranav Parakh – Bronze – U15 Sabre
Rochester – Flower City
Pranav Parakh – Silver – U13 Sabre
Pranav Parakh – Bronze – Y15 Sabre
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/pranav-parakh-double-medals-rochester-flower-city/
(Markham) Nine members of the Niagara Swords fencing club (Brock Fencing Academy) traveled to the Vango Young Tigers fencing competition in Markham, Ontario over the May 7-8th weekend to compete against some of Ontario’s best young fencers.
The medals rolled in throughout the weekend starting Saturday with double bronze in cadet (u17) women’s foil by Mercedes and Trinity Stautland. Followed later that day 2 more medals in cadet (u17) sabre by Burke Willson – gold and Nandana Parahk – bronze. Sunday the medal mania continued with Karl Stang claiming bronze in U15 Men’s Epee.
We are exceptionally proud of all the performances by Niagara Swords fencers at this event. This has been an exceptional year for Niagara Swords/Brock Fencing Academy, throughout the season our fencers have claimed 35 medals over 13 events we’ve attended.
Great job everyone!
Cadet Women’s Foil
Mercedes Stautland – Bronze
Trinity Stautland – Bronze
Sammi Wong – 5th
Abbi-Gail Gardiner – 6th
Cadet Sabre
Burke Willson – Gold
Nandana Parakh – Bronze
Pranav Parakh – 7th
Cadet Men’s Epee
Karl Stang – 7th
U15 Men’s Epee
Karl Stang – Bronze
U15 Sabre
Theo Collings – 8th
Training continues for the Brock Fencing Academy throughout the summer. All in preparation for what looks like a very exciting 2016 season.
For more information about the Brock Fencing Academy, intro to fencing classes or camps contact Tim Stang coach@fencingniagara.com
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/nia-fencers-rock-vango-young-tigers-youth-competition-2/
(ST CATHARINES) Niagara fencers shine at the inaugural Niagara winter games fencing event. Facing competitors from across Ontario and upstate New York fencers from the Niagara Swords Fencing Club took home medals in 5 categories and are one step closer to qualifying for the 2016 Ontario Summer Games.
Top Niagara Medal Results
Sierra Spence Bronze Under-15 Women’s Epee
Addison Diiorio Bronze Under-17 Men’s Epee
Pranav Parakh Silver Under-15 Men’s Sabre
Burke Willson Bronze Under-17 Men’s Sabre
Nandana Parakh Silver Under-17 Women’s Sabre
For full results or more information about the Niagara Swords Fencing club please check out our website:
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/nia-fencers-shine-at-niagara-winter-games/
Markham, Ontario
June 14th, 2015
Burke Willson has continued his medal streak for the season by taking GOLD in under-15 sabre at the Asian Community Games. The Asian Community Games were hosted by Vango Toronto Fencing Centre in Markham, Ontario.
Burke is a second generation Niagara Swords fencer and Brock Fencing Academy team member.
We are all very proud, congratulations Burke!
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/burke-willson-gold-u15-sabre-asian-community-games/
2013 Sabre Fencing Camp
Our 2014 fencing camps are starting the week of July 7th and we have a lot in store.
The mornings start with an introduction to fencing for 7-10 year old campers. The focus of this camp is on developing FUNdamental consistent with other sports but with a fencing twist. Campers use age appropriate equipment so they can get the most enjoyment of the sport.
Sport specific skills training
For our afternoon sessions we focus on campers aged 11-15 years old. In this camp we start introducing more competitive fencing specific skills all while igniting a passion for the sport and physical activity.
For more information on our summer camps check our Badger Sport Camps page
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/2014-fencing-camps/
It is with great pleasure that we announce our new club logo. This new logo was developed by local St Catharines designer Lynn Maceira and embodies the history and nature of the Niagara Swords Fencing Club.
We wanted a distinctive yet traditional logo which spoke to our roots at Brock University and our focus on the three disciplines of fencing (foil, epee and sabre).
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/new-logo/
Keep active this summer, have fun and learn a new sport!
Fencing is a sport combining coordination, agility, endurance, and speed with technical skill, mental focus and experience. This camp will teach basic fencing movements, techniques and rules. Participants will learn the fundamentals by practicing and competing with each other.
Participants are taught in a safe and fun environment by nationally certified coaches.
Dates: July 7 – 11, 2014 (5 days)
Times: Child (ages 7-10): 9:00am – 12:00pm
Youth (ages 11-15): 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $125
Equipment: Age appropriate equipment is provided
What to bring: non-marking running shoes, track pants (no shorts), water bottle, snack
Registration: Online at www.gobadgers.ca
Permanent link to this article: http://www.fencingniagara.com/2013-fencing-camps/
