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CANCELED: Excelsior Fencing Club: SpringFest tournament
Due to low registrations the board of directors and coaches decided it would be best to cancel the Springfest tournament. Thanks to those who showed interest and registered, but given the numbers, it did not make sense to proceed. Refunds will be issued shortly.
However, we still have the space. So in lieu of the tournament we’ll hold an extra practice from 10am-1pm for those interested. People from other clubs are welcome to come free of charge to this special practice.
Sorry again that we could not make this tournament happen
Posted: 2025-05-07
Excelsior Fencing Club: SpringFest tournament
Join us for an exciting fencing tournament hosted by Excelsior Fencing Club in Waterloo!
An active competitive CFF membership is required to participate.
Cost:
- 70$ per event. Early bird: Before May 7th.
- 85$ per event. Normal price.
Sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association. Results will be submitted for domestic rankings.
Registration links below
| Event | Day | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Men’s Epee | Saturday | 08:00AM | Register |
| Senior Women’s Foil | Saturday | 11:45AM | Register |
| Senior Women’s Sabre | Saturday | 02:00PM | Register |
| Senior Men’s Foil | Sunday | 12:00PM | Register |
| Senior Women’s Epee | Sunday | 03:30PM | Register |
| Senior Men’s Sabre | Sunday | 06:00PM | Register |
We hope to see you there!
Coach Paul
Posted: 2025-04-27
May 4th Mississauga Epee Open - registration open
Good afternoon Coaches and Clubs,
I am hoping you guys can share our Epee tournament details with your students.
We will have a variety of age events, epee only.
(U11, U13, U15, Cadet, Senior and Vet)
Tournament details are on askfred, and registration has opened
https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/32e09465-c2a8-4e96-bdb8-2750c8b6891d
I hope to see a good number of participants!
thanks,
Mark Jones | Fencing Coach | Big Bear Fencing Club
Mark@BigBearFencing.com
www.BigBearFencing.com
647-333-5288
Posted: 2025-04-03
Fencing Practice Cancellation: 2025-04-02
With the temperature dropping with all the water and slush on the roads and sidewalks, we’ve decided to cancel practice for tonight.
Stay home and stay safe!
Posted: 2025-04-02
Get Ready for the Upcoming Fencing Competition!
OFA Youth & Veteran Circuit #3
Durham College, Oshawa
March 29 – March 30, All Day
The XEL Fencing community is gearing up for an exciting competition! This event features youth categories (U9 to U15) and veterans, offering a fantastic opportunity for our fencers to gain valuable experience, compete against other clubs, and sharpen their skills in a competitive environment.
Let’s organize and attend together as a team—this is a great chance to challenge ourselves, grow, and represent XEL Fencing!
License Requirements
All participants must have an active Competitive CFF/OFA Fencing License or an equivalent license from their home federation.
Canadian fencers must hold a valid Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) license, which can be purchased or renewed in real-time on the CFF website.
International participants must provide proof of an active membership with their home federation or a valid FIE license.
Venue Details
Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre
21 Avenue of Champions, Oshawa, ON, L1G 8G3
Let’s train hard, show our skills, and make this an unforgettable competition experience. See you all there!
Go XEL Fencing!
Posted: 2025-03-08
Michael Ivankovic will be away for the final week of February
Michael will be away the final week of February. He will be at the Junior and Cadet Pan American Championships in Paraguay.
The Friday competition training session is still on
Coach Jake will be running the competition training session on Friday the 28th.
Posted: 2025-02-13
Fencing cancelled for tonight
Good afternoon everyone,
Environment Canada is predicting a heavy snow fall warning for today, with an expected amount between 15cm and 35cm.
As such, the coaches have decided to cancel tonight’s fencing activities at the club.
Also closed Monday: Family day
Also, per our https://excelsiorfencing.ca/Calendar.html, we are closed on Monday for Family day.
See you all Wednesday next week.
Stay safe!
Posted: 2025-02-12
Unexpected cancellation notification procedures
We were asked how a last minute cancellation of a fencing night is handled.
Primary notification method: E-mail
We will do our best to have a notification sent by e-mail to all registered members by 6:00PM/18:00.
Secondary methods
We will also post a notification to the following as soon as possible:
- Discord: In the
#announcementschannel. - Website: On the front page and in the News section.
Coach Michael Ivankovic joins the Excelsior Fencing club
This announcement is overdue: coach Michael Ivankovic joins our coaching staff.
He is heading the coaching for competitive fencers. The competitive fencing classes takes place on:
- Wednesdays at around 8:00PM.
- Fridays at 7:00PM.
OFA memberships
Do you need an OFA Club Membership?
Visit the Ontario Fencing Association website at: https://fencingontario.ca/about-the-ofa/membership-information/
Why should I get a membership?
- Supports Fencing as a sport in Ontario.
- Insurance
Posted: 2024-09-08