Dear fencers and fencing families,

In this newsletter, you'll find:

  • Save the dates
  • Introducing: The Canadian Fencing Federation Armband System
  • Beginner & Intermediate Kids Camps: PD Day, Spring Break, & Summer!
  • Upcoming USA Tournaments
  • Recent Tournament Results & Ares Open photos
  • Join the Volunteer Whatsapp Group!
 
 

Save the Dates

  • Feb 8th: Chinese New Year Celebration - 11:30am-12:30pm
    • A special dumpling-making sessions with some of our Epic community!
  • Feb 22-23: AB Cup #2, Don Laszlo at University of Calgary
    • No afternoon classes
    • 10am classes as scheduled. Afternoon class participants should attend the 10am class and/or participate in the tournament
    • Epic fencers with 1 year experience are strongly encouraged to attend. Our coaches will be there to support you!
    • Register here before February 16th
  • March 1st: Donut Tournament
    • No classes at Epic. 
    • 9am: Individual Event - one event only!
    • 11:30: Team Event
    • Click here to Register
  • March 8-9: Leslie Palmai at Epic!
    • No classes at Epic. 
    • Epic fencers with 1 year experience are strongly encouraged to attend. Our coaches will be there to support you!
    • Volunteers will be needed to support this event. Rewards for volunteers will be implemented after this event!
    • Click here for more info and to register by February 24th
  • March 22nd: Armband test
    • See below for more information
  • April 5-6: Saskatchewan Provincials in Prince Albert, SK
  • April 19-20: Gladiator Cup (Individual & Team) at Epic!
    • No classes at Epic. 
    • Epic fencers with 1 year experience are expected to attend. Our coaches will be there to support you!
    • Volunteers will be needed to support this event. Rewards for volunteers will be implemented after this event!
    • Info will be posted here as it becomes available
  • May 16-19: National Championships in St Catharines, ON
    • Y12 to Veteran events
  • June 14-15: Alberta Fencing Provincials at Epic!
    • No classes at Epic. 
    • Epic fencers with 1 year experience are expected to attend. Our coaches will be there to support you!
    • Volunteers will be needed to support this event. Rewards for volunteers will be implemented after this event!
    • Info will be posted here as it becomes available
 
 

Introducing: The Canadian Fencing Federation Armband System

Our Epic coaches are excited to implement the Canadian Armband System at Epic. This system, like the belt system in Karate, encourages skill and knowledge acquisition and provides a clear way for fencers to measure their progress. 

More info can be found here: Canadian Fencing Armband System.

More information on scheduling and pricing coming soon.

 
 

Beginner & Intermediate Kids Camps: PD Day, Spring Break, & Summer!

  • PD Day Camps - Feb 28th
    • Pricing: 
      • Full Day: $85 - members pay only $60 before Feb 10th
      • Half Day: $45 - members pay only $32 before Feb 10th
    • Discounts:
      • Member - 20%
      • Sibling - 10%
      • Early bird - 10% by Feb 10th
  • Spring Break Camp - March 24th-28th
    • Pricing: 
      • Full Day: $400 - members pay only $280 before March 1st
      • Half Day: $220 - members pay only $160 before March 1st
    • Discounts:
      • Member - 20%
      • Sibling - 10%
      • Early bird - 10% by March 1st
    • Drop-in options available for intermediate fencers
  • Summer Fencing Camps - July 2 - Aug 15th - *Member discounts via discount code for these camp. E-mail info@epicfencing.ca
    • Camp options:
      • Science camp with Engineering for Kids: July 2-4; July 14-18; July 21-25; & August 5-8
      • Multisport: July 7-11 & Aug 11-15
    • Pricing: 
      • Full Day: $400 - members pay only ~$65/day before March 31st
      • Half Day: $225 - members pay only ~$35/day before March 31st
    • Discounts:
      • Member - 10-20%
      • Sibling - 10%
      • Early bird - 10% by March 31st
    • Drop-in options available for intermediate fencers
Beginner & Intermediate Camp Registration
 
 

Upcoming USA Tournaments

  • Feb 1-2: Portland RYC
    • Y10-Y14
      • Spots Remain in some events
  • Feb 28-March 1st: Rain City RJCC/RYC
    • Y10 to Junior
  • March 7-10: Youth North American Cup in Cleveland
    • Y10 to Cadet
  • March 28-30: Fortune SYC/RRJCC
    • Y8 to Junior
    • Many Epic fencers are planning to attend!
  • June 28-July 7: USA Summer Nationals in Milwaukee, WI
    • Some events are open to Canadians - more info coming soon
 
 

Recent Tournament Results

  • Nittany Lion Cup at Penn State University
    • Salvador Hernandez-Berron: Junior Men's Foil - 8th
  • Ares Open
    • Richard Bezemer: Veteran Men's - 7th
    • Isabella Kuang: U11 Girls - Gold
    • Mia Li: U13 Girls - Gold; U15 Gils - Bronze
    • Will Li: U11 Boys - Silver
    • Elbert Song: U15 Boys - 7th
    • Fionn Wood: U23 Women's - Silver; Women's Open - 7th
Link to Photos
 
 
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