August 07, 2008

2008 Beijing Olympics -- FENCING on CBC!

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd let you all know that CBC will have Live Video of fencing (OMFG, YAY!) up on their website for everyone to see. I am sure they will show the entire event.

Here's the fencing schedule (make sure you select the PDT Vancouver time):
http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/schedule/weekly/2008/08/08/fencing/

Note that it goes from CBCsports.ca channels 1 through 9. That refers to the Live Video channel.

Here's the Live Video link:
http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/livevideo/

I urge you all to check out some olympic-level fencing, it will be very AMAZING to watch. (Also check out foil, that will also be amaaazing!).

Enjoy!!!!

August 02, 2008

Main Carnival Event and Clubs Days

Hi everyone,

We'll be participating in this year's Main Carnival Event which will be on the first day of class -- Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Come visit our booth (which is outdoors somewhere on campus) between 2:30-5:00 pm and say hi!

You can also visit our booth during Clubs Days -- Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19, 2008.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you in September! :)

2008-09 Term 1 Schedule

Hi everyone,

The 2008-09 term 1 schedule has been posted up here: http://ubcfencing.blogspot.com/search/label/Practice%20Schedule

The first fencing practice of the school year will be on Thursday, September 4, 2008, from 8:00 pm to midnight, in SUB 214/216, NOT the SUB Partyroom. Note that the rest of the Thursday practices will be held in the SUB Partyroom though.

Note the time and room differences between Monday and Thursday evenings.

Mondays: 7:00 pm to midnight in the SUB Ballroom Extension. Fencing instruction (lessons) will go from 7:00-9:00 pm however you are welcome to stay until midnight.
Thursdays: 8:00 pm to midnight in the SUB Partyroom. Fencing instruction will go from 8:00-10:00 pm however you are welcome to stay until midnight.

Saturday team practices go from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in SUB 214/216.

2008-2009 Term 1 Schedule

TERM 1 SCHEDULE*:

*Note that fencing lessons are 2 hours long (Mondays 7:00-9:00 pm, Thursdays 8:00-10:00 pm) but we have the room booked to midnight so you are welcome to stay longer.

Monday, September 1 -- NO FENCING (LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY)
Thursday, September 4 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB 214/216
Monday, September 8 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, September 11 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, September 15 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, September 18 -- NO FENCING (CLUBS DAYS)
Monday, September 22 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, September 25 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, September 29 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, October 2 -- NO FENCING
Monday, October 6 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, October 9 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, October 13 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, October 16 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, October 20 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, October 23 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, October 27 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, October 30 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, November 3 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, November 6 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, November 10 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, November 13 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, November 17 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, November 20 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, November 24 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom Extension
Thursday, November 27 -- 8:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Monday, December 1 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Thursday, December 4 -- NO FENCING
Monday, December 8 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom (Full)
Thursday, December 11 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB 214/216
Monday, December 15 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, December 18 -- CANCELLED
Monday, December 22 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom -- CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW
Thursday, December 25 -- NO FENCING (CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY)
Monday, December 29 -- 7:00-11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom -- CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW


SATURDAY TEAM PRACTICES**:


Saturday, September 6 -- NO FENCING
Saturday, September 13 -- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm -- SUB 214/216
Saturday, September 20 -- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm -- SUB 214/216
Saturday, September 27 -- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm -- SUB 214/216
Saturday, October 4 -- 12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom

Saturday, October 11 -- 12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Saturday, October 18 -- 12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Saturday, October 25 -- HALLOWEEN TOURNAMENT (room available 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Saturday, November 1 --
12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Saturday, November 8 -- 12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Saturday, November 15 -- 12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Saturday, November 22 -- 12:30-4:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
Saturday, November 29 -- NO FENCING

**Our instructor will not be teaching on Saturdays. There will be no lessons taught on Saturdays so do not expect to receive any fencing instruction. We have extra space available for those (preferably those who have their own fencing uniform) who wish to drop by to fence or train more (either recreationally/for fun, or competitively). You are welcome to drop by anytime during team practice since there is no requirement for you to show up at all. If you do not have your own equipment, that is fine, you are still welcome to drop by, but our electric club equipment may be limited. Anyone with their own electric gear is welcome to drop by. We also welcome those who wish to train competitively.


EVENTS/TOURNAMENTS:

HALLOWEEN TOURNAMENT: Saturday, October 25 -- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm -- SUB Partyroom
FALL TOURNAMENT: Saturday, November 15 -- 11:00 am to 6:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom (Full) (members only)