March 31, 2011

HPP sabre clinic - April 2, 2011

The BCFA High Perforance Program Sabre Camp will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.

Location: Seylynn Hall,
605 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver

Registration details can be found at: http://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=14640

Open to BCFA members only. Eligible fencers - $25 per day. Non-eligible fencers $45 per day. Non-eligible fencers must be pre-approved in advance by emailing president.bcfa@gmail.com

Eligible fencers are defined as:
-Current members of BCFA and CFF
-Currently ranked at Cadet or Junior levels in CFF Domestic rankings list
-Born 1993 or later
-Attended two of the following competitions in the past 12 months:
BC Provincials
Western Canadian Championships
Canadian National Championships / CSC1 OR CSC2

March 09, 2011

No fencing on March 10th

Just a friendly reminder that fencing is CANCELLED this coming Thursday, March 10th. We apologize for the inconvenience! There are no rooms available for us to actually book fencing practice! :(

Elections results

We would like to thank everyone who showed up to vote for next year's executives!! Your support and presence is much appreciated. :)

The results are in! Next year's executive committee are:

President: Montserrat Arduz
Vice-President: Karlson Leung
Treasurer: Karl Maibauer
Secretary: Jessica Clayton
Social Coordinator: Marie Apaloo
Armourer: Sara King

We wish them the best of luck running the club in September!

March 01, 2011

Foil and Sabre Clinic - March 13, 2011

BC Provincial Foil Coach Theodora Runtova and BC Cadet Sabre Fencer Paul Pietrusinski, will instruct a full days fencing clinic of Foil & Sabre fencing.

The GOAL is to provide fencers on Vancouver Island the opportunity to develop their competitive and recreation skills.

Coaches
Theodora Runtova recently moved to Canada from Bulgaria, following which she was appointed the position of BC Provincial Foil Coach. She brings with her a wealth of experience as a top level International competitor, coach and judge. She was awarded the title of "Master of Sport" for her contribution to fencing by the Bulgarian Sports Union.

Paul Pietrusinski, is one of the top senior sabre fencers in BC. He achieved 12th place at the recent Canadian Fencing Championships in Richmond.

The Clinic is open to all ages interested in developing their Foil or Sabre fencing.

Location: Si'em Le Lum Gymnasium, 5574 River Rd. V9L 5J1, Duncan, BC

Clinic Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

9:30 am - 12:00 pm -- Foil Clinic lead by Theodora, Sabre Clinic lead by Paul

12:00 - 1:00 pm -- Lunch and/or Free Bouting
(Bring your own lunch and snacks. Some stores in walking distance)

1:00 - 3:30 pm -- Clinics continue with more fencing activities and bouting analysis.

Costs: Adults $45, Children + Youth $35

AskFred registration link: http://askfred.net/Clinics/whoIsComing.php?clinic_id=14471

For more information, registration or directions contact: Georgia Newsome 604-726-4827 (cell)

To Register, email: gacnew@shaw.ca

Fencing cancelled March 3 and 10th

Hi everyone,

Fencing will be cancelled on the following days in March:
Thursday, March 3
Thursday, March 10

No rooms in the SUB were actually available so we weren't able to book any rooms. We apologize for the inconvenience!

High Performance Program Camp - March 20, 2011

The BC Fencing Association is hosting another HPP camp on March 20, 2011.

Registration is now open at: http://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=14497

Camp will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Bring your own lunch.

Open to BCFA members only. Eligible fencers - $25 per day. Non-eligible fencers $45 per day. Non-eligible fencers must be pre-approved in advance by emailing
president.bcfa@gmail.com

All fencers must pre-register and attend both days.

Eligible fencers are defined as:
- Current members of BCFA and CFF
- Currently ranked at Cadet or Junior levels in CFF
- Domestic rankings list
- Born 1993 or later
- Attended two of the following competitions in the past 12 months:
BC Provincials
Western Canadian Championships
Canadian National Championships / CSC1 OR CSC2.

This is the next in a series of high performance camps aimed at BCFA athletes trying to qualify for the Canada Summer Games in 2013. Please note that the BCFA HPP Camps are intended to get progressively more challenging with each camp.

Preregistration opens on 02/26/2011.
Preregistration closes on 03/17/2011.

Please note that coach Zbigniew Pietrusinski will not be attending this camp. The BCFA is planning on conducting an additional sabre clinic in North Vancouver in early April. Details to follow. Please note that sabre fencers are still welcome to attend the camp on March 20.

If any coaches are interested in attending to improve their coaching skills please let John French of the BCFA know ASAP.

15th Open European Fencing Championships for health professionals - June 11, 2011

Hi everyone,

If any of you are travelling or vacationing to Germany over the summer and you're studying in a health-related profession, you are welcome to compete in this fencing competition.

Details are below. If you wish to read the original document, feel free to email us and we'll forward you a copy of it.



Patronage: Mrs. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Minister for Labor, Family Affairs, Prevention, Social Affairs and Sport of the Government of Saarland

Date: June 11, 2011

Place: 66763 Dillingen/Saar, Sporthalle West (beside the ice rink)

Organizer: German Fencing Federation (DFB) / Fencing Federation of the Saarland (FBS)

Host: FSG Dillingen 1928 e.V.

Local organizer: Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Deutscher
Illtalstraße 58
66571 Eppelborn-Bubach
phone: +49 - 0 68 81 - 70 26
fax: +49 - 0 68 81 - 89 73 99
e-mail:
Dr.Deutscher-praxis@telemed.de or Dr.Deutscher@t-online.de

Eligible fencers: all physicians, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and other members of medical professions, as well as students and apprentices of these professions


Timetable: June 11, 2011
8:30 am: Start Male Epee, Female Foil
11:00 am: Start Male Sabre, Female Sabre
1:00 pm: Start Male Foil, Female Epee
Appel is 30 minutes prior to start

System: dependent on number of participants (separate evaluation for different age groups)

Equipment: according to the DFB

Apply to: see local organizer

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Entry fee: 20 Euro one weapon,
30 Euro two weapons, students and apprentices pay half of the entry fee, payable by cheque for deposit only with the application

Accommodations: * Hotel Bawelsberger Hof, Dillingerstraße 5a, 66763 Dillingen–Diefflen
phone: +49 -06831 - 769990, fax: +49 – 06831 – 7699976; keyword: Fechten (fencing)
* Hotel Gambrinus, Saarstraße 33, 66763 Dillingen,
phone: +49 -06831 - 71103, fax: +49 – 06831 - 707274; keyword: Fechten (fencing)
* Der kleine Grieche, Weinligstraße 21, 66763 Dillingen,
phone.: +49 -06831 - 76988-0 , fax: +49 – 06831 - 7698819;
e-mail:
info@der-kleine-grieche.de; keyword: Fechten (fencing)
* It is possible to sleep in the gymnasium “Turnhalle Merziger-Straße” , 66763 Dillingen (different place than competition) for 5 Euro per night; Don't forget to bring a sleeping bag!

Liability: Organizer and host do not assume liability


Note: Details subject to change at organizer's discretion.
All participants will be given certificates; the finalists will receive additional prizes.
Cafeteria and fencing outfitter are available.
After the finals there will be a social evening with performances, buffet and raffle
The entry fee for this evening is 25 Euro incl. buffet.