Volunteers needed!

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Posted on 6th August 2010 by Todd in For Members |News

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:

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.

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

Open House: July 5th

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Posted on 4th July 2010 by Todd in Events |News

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

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Posted on 4th July 2010 by Todd in Classes |Events |Fencing |For Members |News

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

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Posted on 4th July 2010 by Todd in Classes |News

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

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Posted on 28th May 2010 by Todd in Uncategorized

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.