Fencing Victoria Bc Sport

Announcement from the fencing victoria president board july 17 2020 the fencing victoria executive would like to advise that in line with the latest government guidelines we have decided that fencing in greater melbourne and the mitchell shire will remain suspended.

Fencing victoria bc sport.

This past weekend s canada vancouver to host 2020 olympic qualifier february 7 9. The next step is to find a club close to where you live. Each weapon has its own distinct rules but they share a goal. Foil epée or sabre.

Bc has qualified 6 cadet and 3 junior athletes to the pan american championships in el salvador next month february 2020. This olympic sport originated from combative sword fighting and later dueling to defend one s honor. Fencing is an olympic sport involving competition using one of three weapons. Fencing can be a lot of fun at the recreational level.

Dueling was outlawed during the 1800s in favour of turning it into a sport with protective gear referees and rules of the game. Classes start with fencing history lessons basic footwork followed by blade work to learn basic offense and defense moves. Jake zehr made this video at our club which gives an excellent introduction. Welcome to osm fencing providing competitive olympic fencing coaching lessons and programs to the greater victoria area and surrounding communities.

Victoria has an extensive fencing in schools education program.