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Excelsior Club Wear on sale
Dear Excelsior Members:
We are excited to announce that Excelsior tee shirts and hoodies are now available for order!
All items are available in youth, women’s and men’s sizes. Sizing charts are below.
All Excelsior club items will feature an embroidered club crest on the front left breast, and a large silkscreened graphic on the back.
Please look at this PDF for illustrations
- Place your order via the Achieve app, by entering in your account, and making the purchase. or
- On the WellnessLiving registration site.
Club order will be placed in October 31st. We expect items to arrive approximately 3 - 4 weeks after we place our order.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Tee Shirts
The Team 365 TT15 Zone Performance Mesh T-Shirt is the perfect blend of style and functionality for active individuals. Crafted from lightweight, breathable fabric, this shirt ensures maximum comfort during workouts or casual outings. Its moisture-wicking properties keep you dry, while the modern fit offers a flattering silhouette for all body types.
Features :
- 4 oz/yd², 100% polyester
- Moisture-wicking
- Cationic dyes for superior brightness and color fastness
- Tear away main label
- UV 15-39
Available sizes
| Group | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth (crew neck) | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Woman’s (vee neck) | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Men’s (crew neck) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Available colours
- Orange
- Royal Blue
Price
- $45 each
Hoodies
Youth & Men’s Team 365 Zone HydroSport™ Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt.
11 oz.yd2 / 373 gsm, 70% cotton, 30% polyester crossweave fleece; Water-repellent; Three-piece self-lined hood; Front pouch with media pocket; Matching knit trim at cuff and hem; Locker loop main label; Team fit; Easy care.
Available sizes
| Group | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Pullover | X | X | X | X | ||
| Men’s Pullover | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Mens’s Full Zip | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Colour
- Royal Blue
Price
- Youth: $80 each
- Mens: $90 each
Ladies Palm Aire Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
Crafted with 100% polyester, this garment showcases a sleek two-tone contrast chevron tape along the back neck seam for a touch of sophistication. The kangaroo pocket not only offers ample storage space but also boasts a concealed media pocket with a secure hook-and-loop closure.
| Group | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Colour
- Royal Blue
Price
- Ladies: $70
Sizing Charts
Ladies Tees
Youth Tees
Mens Tees & Hoodies
Ladies Hoodies
Youth Hoodies
Posted: 2025-10-21
2025 Annual General Meeting
Wednesday November 5th
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Excelsior Fencing Club is planning to hold the Annual General Meeting at the gym.
All are welcome to attend and learn more about our inner workings and plans.
Posted: 2025-10-04
2025/2026 OFA Youth and Cadet Circuit #1
Registration closes Sunday September 28th
Quick reminder for those interested in participating. Registration for the upcoming youth/cadet event closes on Sunday September 28.
Here is the event information as well as registration page: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/29cd1ec6-2b33-4af5-b79a-eac5d26c4e92
A competitive membership is required in order to compete.
You can get your membership at: https://fencingontario.ca/about-the-ofa/membership-information/
Posted: 2025-09-24
Tournament Information
Hi members,
A new season of competitive fencing is starting up now and we want to make sure you know what to expect if you’re thinking of attending tournaments this year.
You need a license to participate in tournaments
https://fencingontario.ca/about-the-ofa/membership-information/
This is for insurance and score tracking purposes. There are youth competitive, adult competitive, and recreational. The recreational only works for 4 senior tournaments, all other tournaments require the competitive level.
Our club code is XEL.
Tournament categorizations
Tournaments are separated by:
- Gender
- Age
- Weapon
As detailed here: https://fencing.ca/competition-age-categories/
Lower level tournaments sometimes have different equipment standards. Some youth categories require smaller blade sizes (blade size 5 is the standard adult blade length).
Tournament schedule
https://fencingontario.ca/competitions-clinics/schedules/
These tournament schedule for the season is posted here and it details which tournaments are for which age bracket:
Costs
The cost varies by tournament, but are typically in the range of 70-150$ per event.
Registration deadlines are often a week or two before the event itself.
The general flow of a tournament itself is as follows:
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Check in at the tournament to confirm you are physically present before the posted start time.
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Have your equipment checked at the armoury desk.
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Report to your assigned strip for the first round group stage. All fencers will be placed in groups of 5-7 known as pools and fence everyone in their pool to 5pts. The pool stage typically takes 1.5hrs to complete
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Results from the pool stage are used to rank fencers into a direct elimination tableau.
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Elimination rounds are fenced to 10 or 15pts depending on the age category. Winners advance to the next elimination round; losers are eliminated and no longer fence. Each elimination round takes about 10-15 mins to complete
Posted: 2025-09-04
Fall board meeting
Monday Sept 8 at 7:00PM
The Board of Directors are holding the fall meeting in the ante-chamber for the gym.
Posted: 2025-09-03
Competitive meeting
Monday Sept 8 at 8:15PM
Registration deadlines for first competitions (Regular Fees).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Ontario Shield | September 7th |
| Waterloo Open | September 9th |
OFA and CFF memberships required to compete.
Posted: 2025-09-03
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.
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