Posted on 30th September 2009 by Will in Uncategorized
Westdale Fencing Club in Hamilton, Ontario is hosting a Just-For-Fun foil fencing tournament on Saturday, October 24th. This tourney is a great event for beginners and has five different age categories so younger kids don’t have to feel overwhelmed fencing adults. If you are planning to compete, sign up soon as spaces are limited.
For equipment, you will need a lamee and two electric foils with body wires to compete. If you do not have this, a limited supply of club equipment will be available for borrowing purposes. Purchase can also be arranged through Fleche Fencing or through Blade Fencing. Please talk to Jon Holtz or Jennifer Caslick for more details regarding borrowing equipment for Spooky Foil. Talk to Todd Caslick, Darren Marks or Jon Holtz regarding purchasing equipment.
Please check out Westdale’s Spooky Foil site: http://westdalefencing.com/d/spooky
Posted on 15th September 2009 by Will in For Members
Excelsior is looking for someone who has a knowledge of fencing and some technical aptitude to help run our Video Analysis Program (VAP).
We would like to have someone who has knowledge of how to use a camera, but training will be provided. We need someone to help shoot video of our competitive fencers for review as part of our VAP. You will receive basic videographer instruction – tripod use, white balance, wide vs. tight, etc — if you don’t already have this knowledge.
The requirements for this position are:
-availability
-some technical knowledge (computers, cameras, etc)
-willingness to learn and follow instructions
-understanding of fencing (having completed at least the beginner program)
-willingness to be responsible for expensive camera equipment
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please talk to Jennifer Caslick on one of the club nights, or email Todd Caslick @ dtcaslick@gmail.com .
Posted on 3rd September 2009 by Will in Events |For Members |News
For anyone planning to compete at Septemberfest this year, please note that it is scheduled a bit earlier than usual this year. The tournament will be held on Saturday, September 12th at St. Louis Church Gym, 61 Willow Street in Waterloo. See the OFA link for a detailed schedule:
http://www.fencingontario.ca/downloads/flyers/0910/Septemberfest09.pdf
The entrance fee is $35 per event if you register in advance — email tournaments@excelsiorfencing.ca with your name, weapon(s), club name and CFF number by September 9th — and $40 per event at the door. Only cash or cheque will be accepted.
All Excelsior fencers are encouraged to sign up for Septemberfest. Any Excelsior fencer who wants to try out for the competitive team must compete at Septemberfest in order to be eligible.
Posted on 2nd September 2009 by Will in Events |News
Just a reminder that there is an Open House tonight at the St. Louis Church Gym at 61 Willow Street in Waterloo, starting at 6:00 pm. Anyone who is interested in fencing is welcome to come out
