November 22, 2008

2009 Vancouver Open

La Salle Fencing Club is hosting their annual Vancouver Open on January 3-4, 2009.

Tournament details and pre-registration can be found on their website here: http://lasallestudio.com/fencing/vanopen2009.html

You'll need a validated fencing passport (BCFA membership or equivalent, and CFF licence) in order to fence in this competition.

Saturday, January 3, 2009 events include:
- Open Men's Foil - 10:30 am
- Open Women's Foil - 11:30 am
- Open Men's Sabre - 12:30 pm

Sunday, January 4, 2009 events include:
- Open Women's Epee - 10:00 am
- Open Men's Epee - 11:00 am
- Open Women's Sabre - 12:00 pm

Registration fees is $20 if you pre-register early on their website, otherwise it will be $40 (double fees) if you register on the day of the event.

Fees for each event is $20. This fee is separate from the registration fee.

The tournament will be held in Gym D of the Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street, Vancouver).

Deadline to pre-register is Thursday, January 1, 2009, at 6:00 pm. This it to avoid late fees.

2009 Battle in Seattle

The USFA Western Washington Division presents the 2009 Battle in Seattle.

January 9-11, 2009 at Rain City Fencing Center in Bellevue, WA.

Event address:
Rain City Fencing Center
1776 136th Place NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-6300


The Battle in Seattle is traditionally one of the Western Washington Division's largest annual events, drawing top fencers from all over the Pacific Northwest.

More information can be found here on askfred: http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=7104

---- Schedule ----

Friday, January 9, 2009:
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Veteran Mixed Epee & Veteran Mixed Foil

Saturday, January 10, 2009:
8:00 am - Doors open
9:00 am - Women's Foil & Mixed Saber
12 noon - Mixed Epee

Sunday, January 11, 2009:
8:00 am - Doors open
9:00 am - Mixed Foil
1:00 pm - Women's Epee & Women's Saber

All times are close of registration.

Registration is $10 plus $20 per event entered.

All fencers must register on Askfred by TUESDAY, January 6th, 2009 at 11:59 pm.

To pre-register, you must go to askfred: http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=7104

November 16, 2008

2008 Fall Tournament Results

Here are the results from the Fall Tournament on Saturday, November 15, 2008.

Congratulations to Lawrence in finishing first place for the beginner foil event! He wins the brand spanking new foil and bragging rights for the year!

Congratulations to Seino in finishing first place for sabre and Jeremy for epee! They win 2 Cineplex movie coupons! Yay!

None of the events had a bronze medal final so as a result, there are two 3rd place finishes and no 4th place finish.

BEGINNER FOIL:
1. WONG Lawrence
2. CHIU Vincent
3. MANN Christopher
3. WHITEHOUSE Sam
5. LIAO Jespeter
6. YIN Luke

OPEN EPEE EVENT:
1. HOSKINS Jeremy
2. JONGKEES Seino
3. KING Sara
3. MARSH Dace

OPEN SABRE EVENT:
1. JONGKEES Seino
2. HOSKINS Jeremy
3. CHU Ericsson
3. MARSH Dace
5. BONATTO Sergio
6. LIAO Jespeter

We would like to thank everyone who came to participate, watch and/or help out with the tournament! A big thanks for those who helped out with the judging, we really appreciate it! :)

November 15, 2008

Club order has arrived

Hi everyone,

The fencing equipment club order has arrived. We will be bringing the things you ordered this Monday and Thursday and we will email you individually and tell you how much to bring to practice before you can pick up your item(s).

2008-2009 Term 2 Schedule

TERM 2 SCHEDULE:

Thursday, January 1 -- NO FENCING (NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY)

Monday, January 5 -- 7:0011:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, January 8 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, January 12 -- 7:00 –11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, January 15 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, January 19 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, January 22 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Monday, January 26 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, January 29 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Monday, February 2 -- 8:00
11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, February 5 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, February 9 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, February 12 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, February 16 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom (READING WEEK)
Thursday, February 19 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom (READING WEEK)
Monday, February 23 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, February 26 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, March 2 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, March 5 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, March 9 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, March 12 -- NO FENCING
Monday, March 16 -- 8:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, March 19 -- NO FENCING
Monday, March 23 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, March 26 -- NO FENCING
Monday, March 30 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, April 2 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Monday, April 6 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB 207/209
Thursday, April 9 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, April 13 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Thursday, April 16 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, April 20 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Thursday, April 23 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Monday, April 27 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Thursday, April 30 -- 7:00–11:59 pm -- SUB Ballroom


SATURDAY TEAM PRACTICES:

Saturday, January 3 -- NO FENCING
Saturday, January 10 -- NO FENCING
Saturday, January 17 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Saturday, January 24 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB 207/209
Saturday, January 31 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB 207/209
Saturday, February 7 -- NO FENCING
Saturday, February 14 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB 207/209
Saturday, February 21 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Saturday, February 28 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB 207/209
Saturday, March 7 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Saturday, March 14 -- NO FENCING
Saturday, March 21 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Saturday, March 28 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Saturday, April 4 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB 207/209
Saturday, April 11 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom
Saturday, April 18 -- NO FENCING
Saturday, April 25 -- 11:00 am–4:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom


EVENTS/TOURNAMENTS:

INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT: Saturday, February 7 -- 12:00 to 7:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom (Full)

STEPHEN LAZAR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT*: Saturday, March 14 -- 6:00 am to 7:00 pm -- SUB Ballroom (Full)

*Note: The Stephen Lazar Memorial Tournament is a CFF sanctioned competition and you will need a competitive BCFA fencing membership (passport) and CFF licence to fence in it.

November 11, 2008

Club stuff

1. DISCOUNTED MOVIE TICKETS

We are still selling discounted movie ticket coupons at $10 each. We have 15 available so if you are interested in buying a discounted movie coupon (regular price for one movie ticket usually goes for $12.75 so you're getting a good deal here), please talk to me by email or in person.

The movie coupons are for Cineplex Entertainment LP theatres including Famous Players, Cineplex Odeon and Galaxy Cinemas. The ticket coupons will work as one general admission ticket. The movie coupons may be used as admission into any movie (including those that state "No passes accepted") at any Cineplex Odeon or Famous Players theatre in Canada. The theatres include all Cineplex Odeon theatres, Scotiabank Theatre, Famous Players theatres, SilverCity theatres, and Colossus theatres.

2. CLUB PATCHES

We're selling them $5 each. You can sew them onto your jackets, backpacks, etc.

3. CLUB CLOTHING

We have extra t-shirts, zip hoodies and sweat pants left from our previous club clothing orders.

T-shirts cost $15 each.

2004-2005 t-shirts:
- Men's: size S (quantity = 1)
- Women's: size XL (quantity = 1)

2005-2006 t-shirts:
- Men's: size M, size L (quantity = 1)
- Women's: size M (quantity = 1)

2007-2008 t-shirts:
- Men's: size L (quantity = 3)
- Women's: size S (quantity = 1)

2008-2009 club clothing:
- Sweatpants: size L, navy colour, "TOUCHE" written on the back (quantity = 1) $33
- Zip hooded sweatshirt: size M, navy colour, "FENCING" written on the back (quantity = 1); size L, navy colour, "FENCING" written on the back (quantity = 1) $36 each

Fencing equipment for sale

We have a few things we would like to sell. For future reference, this page will be continually updated.

If there is a piece of fencing equipment you don't really need anymore and would like to sell it off to someone from the club, feel free to contact us and we'll help you get the word out by posting it up here.

For sale:

Absolute Fencing Standard 3-Weapon Washable Glove -- $12 each. We have sizes S, M and L available (both RH and LH). RH sizes: 3 small, 8 medium, 2 large; LH sizes: 3 small, 3 medium, 1 large.
Small = size 7.5-8
Medium = size 8.5-9
Large = size 9.5-10

Absolute Fencing soft blade covers -- $3 each.


Long, black bags (padded; long and big enough to fit several weapons, we have 1 bag left) -- $10 each.

Adidas shoes (US size 8, made in Germany, second-hand but used twice, is almost new, talk to us on an offer)

Absolute Fencing equipment (never used):
- AF advanced glove (size 9, RH) $20
- AF advanced mask (size L) $45
- AF front zip jacket (size 42, male, RH) $40

Second-hand FIE gear (good condition, talk to us on an offer):
- FIE Carmimari pants 800 N (FIE 2001, made in Italy, size 48, RH)
- FIE Carmimari jacket 800 N (FIE 2001, made in Italy, size 50, RH)

Second-hand fencing uniform (good condition, almost new, used a few times)
- Breeches (Euro size 48, RH) $20
- Jacket (Euro size 50, RH) $20

Allan's stuff:
Allan is selling some foil weapons, foil blades and lames. I believe he also has some epee weapons and blades available too. If you are interested in some second-hand fencing gear, let us know.

Sara King's Stuff:
Sara is selling her wheelie fencing bag! $70, price negotiable.

November 03, 2008

2009 Stephen Lazar Memorial Tournament

2009 STEPHEN LAZAR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Presented by the UBC Fencing Club

The UBC Fencing Club would like to invite all fencers to the annual Stephen Lazar Memorial Tournament. The tournament will consist of open events for foil, sabre and epee, and a junior (U20) sabre event.

http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=7230

---------- INFORMATION: ----------

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009

Location: Student Union Building, Ballroom
6138 Student Union Boulevard
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

Pre-registration closes: Thursday, March 12, 2009 midnight.

Cost: $25 CAD per event


---------- JUNIOR EVENTS: ----------

JMS: Junior (U20) Mixed Sabre
Registration 7:00-8:00, fencing begins at 8:30
(Born 1989 or later)

Note that if we have 6 (or more) junior fencers from each gender entering (6 males and 6 females), we will split it up as Junior Men’s Sabre and Junior Women’s Sabre.


----------- SENIOR/OPEN EVENTS: -----------

SMF: Men’s Foil
Registration 8:00-9:00, fencing begins at 9:30

SWF: Women’s Foil
Registration 8:00-9:00, fencing begins at 9:30

SME: Men’s Epee
Registration 9:00-10:30, fencing begins at 11:00

SWE: Women’s Epee
Registration 9:00-10:30, fencing begins at 11:00

SMS: Men’s Sabre
Registration 10:30-12:30, fencing begins at 13:00

SWS: Women’s Sabre
Registration 10:30-12:30, fencing begins at 13:00

Pools will be self-directed.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD UNDER THE SANCTION OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FENCING ASSOCIATION, THE BRITISH COLUMBIA BRANCH OF THE CANADIAN FENCING FEDERATION, AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE CFF AND FIE RULES. ALL EVENTS ARE CFF SANCTIONED.

National domestic ranking points are earned on the senior ranking for open events, and the junior ranking for junior events.

Note: Events will be cancelled if there are less than 6 people registered – those fencers who have registered will then be asked if they wish to participate in a mixed event. The CFF Competition Rules allow for up to 5 individuals of the opposite gender to the competition to be mixed in – the event will still be ranked as a single event. Your points will show up for that weapon and age group.


---------- EQUIPMENT: ----------

All entrants must wear proper protective equipment (fencing jacket, breeches, mask and glove) during competition. Masks must pass a punch test (FIE label not required) and be stamped prior to the event. Fencing lames will be tested. All fencers must wear plastrons (underarm protectors) if they are not wearing an FIE fencing jacket. Weapons will be checked on the piste for all events.


---------- FEES AND REQUIREMENTS: ----------

Cost: $25 CAD entry fee per event

Pre-registration via the internet is recommended and can be completed on askfred.net.
http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=7230

Payment will be collected at the registration table on the day of the tournament. We accept either cash or cheque (payable to the UBC Fencing Club). Please do not mail cheques or cash.

All entrants must have a current and validated CFF competitive passport or equivalent (e.g. USFA or FIE) prior to the start of the tournament to be allowed to compete. Your BCFA membership must be in good standing in order to participate in the tournament. Memberships cannot be purchased at the tournament – please purchase your passport ahead of time or we may not be able to validate it on the day of the tournament. This is because the CFF will fine tournament organizers $25 per competitor (payable prior to ranking) for those who do not meet licence requirements. We will have the right to refuse you if you do not have a validated CFF licence prior to the tournament. If you wish to purchase a CFF licence and a BCFA membership, please visit these websites ahead of time and make the necessary payments:
http://www.fencing.ca/cff_licences/licence_purchase_filter_new.htm
http://www.fencing.bc.ca

Pre-registration closes on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Please register early, thank you!

Please note that late registrations (e.g. registration on the day of the tournament) will be subject to a $25 late fee per event.

FOR OUR AMERICAN PARTICIPANTS: Please be advised we cannot accept your cheques if they are made in American funds. We will, however, accept cash in US funds at par at the registration table. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


---------- WAIVERS: ----------

The Waiver of Liability Form must be signed by all participants or their legal guardians prior to the competition. Waiver Forms will be available at the registration table on the day of the tournament; however, you are welcome to complete the form ahead of time and hand that in at the time of registration. Fencers who are under the age of 18 will need to have their parent or legal guardian complete the form and hand that in at the time of registration. If you wish to obtain a copy of the waiver form, please contact us by email. Thank you for your cooperation.


---------- PRIZES: ----------

Medals will be given to the top four fencers of each event.


---------- DIRECTIONS: ----------

Here is a link showing the location of the Student Union Building in UBC: http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=790&show=y,n,n,n,n,y

Here is a map of the UBC campus: http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/images/pdf/ubcmap.pdf

Here is a Google map of the campus: http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6138+Student+Union+Boulevard,+Vancouver,+BC&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=27.881336,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=49.268379,-123.250186&spn=0.006875,0.019956&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=0

SUB - Student Union Building is at C-4/5 [latitudes & longitudes] on the map.

There is a parkade north of the SUB called “North Parkade” you can park in.

The SUB is the bunker-like building between the Student Recreation Centre (SRC) and the War Memorial Gym.

If you come from the ferry or the border after Oak St Bridge:
Option A: take either the WEST-BOUND EXIT Marine Drive, or
Option B: follow Oak Street all the way to 41st, then turn left to 41st

41st becomes Marine Drive.

Marine Drive to 16th Avenue – that is the first and only exit on the right close to the end of the freeway section of Marine Drive.

On 16th at the 2nd traffic light, turn left, to Wesbrook; past 2 traffic lights – do not run the red lights, okay?

Turn left at GATE 11 - There will be a parking lot directly on your right, but it is a bit far away from the SUB. IF you follow the "bookstore detour" signs to the old bus loop (which is now used for parking), there is parking there right in front of the SUB.

Parking rates vary depending on where you park. On evenings and weekends, a flat rate of $4.00 is required upon entry for parkades. Tickets can be obtained at pay machines that accept $2, $1, and $0.25 coins as well as Visa and MasterCard.

This should give you an idea of how much UBC charges for parking: http://www.parking.ubc.ca/visitor_rates.html

If that lot is full, got to Gate 2 which is immediately north of Gate 1, turn left at the exit of the lot you are in, pass the tall high rises of Gage Towers.

The NORTH PARKADE is immediately west of Gage. It's at C-4/5 on the map.

The SUB is the bunker-like building NORTHWEST of the parking lot, and south of the NORTH PARKADE.

From either the north or south doors of the SUB, go up two flights of stairs, and at the top you will see the ballroom right in front of you (to your right, if you came from the south, to your left if you came from the north).

It is fairly easy to find.


---------- HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: ----------

Accommodations at the University of British Columbia are available for those who wish to stay on campus for the tournament. Reservations can be booked online.

More information can be found here: http://www.ubcconferences.com/accommodation


---------- CONTACT US: ----------

If you have any questions or inquiries about the tournament, please feel free to contact us at: fencingubc [at] gmail [dot] com