Excelsior Fencing Club of Kitchener-Waterloo

Open House: September 6th

Todd — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:06:49 +0000

With the new fencing season set to begin, Excelsior will be hosting an Open House from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday, September 6th. If you have questions about fencing or the club, please come out and join us!

Poll: private lessons

Todd — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:51:14 +0000

Follow the link to answer our poll question:

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New season: 2010-2011

Todd — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:16:03 +0000

September is here meaning it is time to start a new fencing season! With the new season comes registration time. Please choose the program you are interested in and register. Once again we will be offering: Mini-fencing; Beginner Fencing/Intermediate Fencing; Recreational Fencing.

Please note that we are introducing the Canadian Fencing Federation’s Armband Program this year: http://www.fencing.ca/downloads/armband_program_eng.pdf . As in past years, we will have an informal competitive program. Please talk to your coach if you are interested in competing at tournaments.

For information on any of our programs, please contact Jennifer Caslick at (519) 745-1381 or email her at manager@excelsiorfencing.ca .

Mini-fencing Classes: September 13th

Todd — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:38:12 +0000

Excelsior will once again offer Mini-fencing classes for kids 6-10 years old: Mini-fencing is a fun class that introduces the sport of fencing with the use of plastic swords and masks. The goal of this program is to instill a love of sport and fencing at an early age.

The program runs for ten weeks starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, September 13th. Each class is one hour long. The registration fee for this program is $145. Please ensure that your child has indoor running shoes, long pants, appropriate gym clothes and a water bottle.

If you require further information, please contact Jennifer Caslick at (519) 745-1381 or email her at manager@excelsiorfencing.ca .

New Beginner Class: September 8th

Todd — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:24:32 +0000

A new set of Beginner Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:00 pm. Our beginner class is open to new fencers aged 10 and up. If you are interested in trying out fencing, this class is for you!

Classes are every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and run for six weeks. The fee for this class is $145 and includes all fencing related equipment. Registration will take place at the start of the first class at 6:00 pm on July 7th. If you are interested in purchasing equipment, please let us know. Please bring non-marking indoor running shoes, long athletic pants and water.

For more information contact Jennifer Caslick at (519) 745-1381 or manager@excelsiorfencing.ca .

Volunteers needed!

Todd — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:04:30 +0000

A new fencing season is about to begin and we are again looking for people interested in helping to run the club. The following opportunities are available:

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The Video Analysis Program is in need of volunteers to perform camara work for lessons and at tournaments. Camera and non-linear editing experience are assets, but are not necessary.

Volunteers are needed at a variety of promotional events in the next few weeks. KidsPark, Medieval Faire and Mall Registrations are all coming up and we will need people to help talk up the club. Parents or fencers are welcome to volunteer.

Septemberfest is coming soon and we will need volunteers to help run the tournament. We will need help with set-up, registration, canteen, armoury, clean-up, tear-down, etc.

As always, we are looking for interested persons to train in coaching, refereeing, tournament secretariat and armoury.

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Interested individuals should express themselves to Jennifer Caslick at the club or by email to manager@excelsiorfencing.ca .

Open House: July 5th

Todd — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:07:52 +0000

Excelsior Fencing Club will be holding an Open House on Monday, July 5th. If you are interested in learning about fencing, come on out! We tell you a little about the history of fencing, give you a brief lesson and let you try out fencing for yourself. For more information contact Jennifer Caslick at (519) 745-1381 or manager@excelsiorfencing.ca .

Summer shut-down: July 19th-28th

Todd — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:48:07 +0000

The St. Louis Church Gymnasium will have it’s floors done on the last two weeks of July, so we will be shutting down for that time. Beginner classes will resume on August 4th. We may organize a summer potluck picnic during this time so keep an eye on this website for details!

New beginner class: July 7th

Todd — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:40:04 +0000

Looking to try out something new? Excelsior Fencing Club’s next beginner class starts on Wednesday, July 7th. Our beginner class is open to new fencers aged 10 and up. If you are interested in trying out fencing, this class is for you!

Classes are every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and run for six weeks. The fee for this class is $140 and includes all fencing related equipment. Registration will take place at the start of the first class at 6:00 pm on July 7th. If you are interested in purchasing equipment, please let us know. Please bring non-marking indoor running shoes, long athletic pants and water.

For more information contact Jennifer Caslick at (519) 745-1381 or manager@excelsiorfencing.ca .

Please note: our gymnasium will be closed for maintenance on July 21st and July 28th. The beginner class will resume on August 4th.

Excelsior in Boston: Pomme de Terre

Todd — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:33:49 +0000

Most of you know that there is a group of fencers from Excelsior heading to Boston for the Pomme de Terre fencing tournament in June. The six fencers heading stateside are: Deb Briggs, Jennifer Caslick, Todd Caslick, Jackie Fountain, Jon Holtz and Julian Twardus. The tournament is on June 19th and 20th, so it is fast approaching.

This is the first of what Excelsior would like to make a regular occurrence: sending our fencers to competitions across North America. Next year there is a North America Cup tournament scheduled for Detroit in March. We are considering trips to large tournaments in Washington D.C. (Cherry Blossom) and Boston (Pomme de Terre again). Please keep an eye on the website for information regarding these trips in the future.