Weekly Update: April 26, 2010
This Week:
All practices will be running at their regular times this week. Ranil should be out at all practices this week.
This past weekend were the OCC Championships. WFC results are as follows:
Mixed Sabre
Mike 2/16
William 3/16
Kristina 5/16
Logan 12/16
Victoria 14/16
Women's Foil
Victoria 10/13
Men's Foil
Dan 1/15
Mike 2/15
Daniel 7/15
Braden 9/15
Logan 10/15
Youth Programs:
Our summer youth programs commence this Saturday. Please note that our classes are now full. If you wish to join our waiting list, please contact info@westdalefencing.com.
Summer Schedule Change:
Please note that from May 10th, Monday night practices will run from 6 - 8pm (instead of 7 - 9).
Our Summer term starts next week and it runs from May to August. Please see Terri regarding your fees.
Effective July 1 our fees will be subject to HST please see our fee schedule for our new rates.
Weekly Update: April 19, 2010
This Week:
All practices will be running at their regular times this week. Ranil may be out this week, but perhaps not depending on volcanoes.
Youth Programs:
Registration for our summer youth programs is now open. For details, please click here.
Summer Schedule Change:
Please note that from May 10th, Monday night practices will run from 6 - 8pm (instead of 7 - 9).
Ontario Games Selections:
Congratulations to the following WFC fencers who have been selected for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games:
Michael Ciancone
Logan Fitzpatrick
Victoria Kay
William Kinney
Braden Stapleton
Weekly UPdate - April 12, 2010
This Week:
All practices will be running at their regular times this week. Ranil may be out on Monday or Wednesday, but perhaps not. Jennifer, our RMT, will be out this Monday. To book an appointment, contact Ranil.
This past weekend was the ApSimon Youth Tournament. Results to follow once they are published!
Intro Class:
We have a new intro class starting this wednesday. For details, please click here.
Youth Programs:
Registration for our summer youth programs is now open. For details, please click here.
Summer Schedule Change:
Please note that from May 10th, Monday night practices will run from 6 - 8pm (instead of 7 - 9).
Weekly Update - April 5, 2010
This Week:
All practices will be running at their regular times this week. Ranil should be out at all.
Intro Class:
We have a new intro class starting in a couple of weeks. For details, please click here.
Youth Programs:
Registration for our summer youth programs is now open. For details, please click here.
Weekly Update - March 29, 2010
This Week
All practices will run as usual this week. Ranil will only be out on Monday and Thursday.
This past weekend was the D2/3 North American Cup in Dallas. Kristina Han placed 11/53 in D3 WS. Congratulations!
Next Week
Please note that there will be practices on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday for those who wish to attend.
Intro Class
We have a new intro class starting in a couple of weeks. For details, please click here.
Weekly Update - March 22, 2010
This Week:
All practices will be running at their regular times this week. Ranil should be out at all.
This past weekend were the Ontario Provincial Championships. WFC results are as follows:
Individual
MF: Ciancone 21/44; Effinger 34/44; Banks 40/44
MS: Ciancone 13/31; Demeglio 14/31
WF: Han 24/32
WS: Han 7/20
Team
MF: (Banks, Ciancone, Effinger, Fitzpatrick) 9/11
MS: (Ciancone, DeMeglio, Fitzpatrick, Kinney) 6/7
WS: (Han, Sakkal, Fountain, Ross) 2/4
Congratulations to all!
Intro Class
We have a new intro class starting in a couple of weeks. For details, please click here.
Weekly Update: March 15, 2010
This Week:
Monday night's practice will run as usual this week, as will the Wednesday night Intro Class. There is an extra sabre practice on Wednesday night from 7:30 - 9:30, and Thursday night's practice will run from 7 - 10pm.
On Wednesday and Thursday nights, Felix Becker, a guest coach from Germany will be visiting the club, as will some fencers and coaches from UWO and UoT. On Thursday night, Clint Smith, a sabre coach from Chicago will also be visiting. Sabre fencers should make every effort to be at the extra practices to take advantage of the extra training opportunities! Ranil should be out at all practices this week. Anybody else wishing to give sabre a try should talk to one of the coaches on Monday night.
WEEKLY UPDATE - MARCH 8, 2010
All practices will be running as normal this week. Ranil will be out on Monday and is anticipated to be out on Wednesday.
This past weekend was the Newmarket Junior Provincial / Cadet Tournament. WFC results are:
CADET SABRE
Michael Ciancone - 2nd
William Kinney - 3rd
Logan Fitzpatrick - 5th
Victoria Kay - 5th in CWS
JUNIOR SABRE
Michael Ciancone - 1st
William Kinney - 5th
YOUTH SABRE
Victoria Kay - 3rd in Y14 WS
William Kinney - 2nd in Y14 MS
CADET FOIL
Michael Ciancone - 7th
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
WEEKLY UPDATE - FEBRUARY 22, 2010
This Week:
All practices will be running as normal this week. Ranil will hopefully be out on Monday and Thursday.
This past weekend members of WFC were in Kitchener to participate in the Excelsior YCC tournament.
WFC results are:
YOUTH
Mixed Foil
Kade Truman - 14th in Y10
Men's Foil
Daniel Cook - 9th in Y12
Victor Naoufal - 12th in Y12
Logan Fitzpatrick - 6th in Y14
Mixed Sabre
William Kinney - 1st in Y14
Logan Fitzpatrick - 3rd in Y14
Victoria Kay - 1st in Y14 WS
CADET
Foil
Michael Ciancone - 2/11
Braden Stapleton 5/11
Sabre
Michael Ciancone 1/10
William Kinney 2/10
Logan Fitzpatrick 3/10
Victoria Kay - 2nd in CWS
Congratulations to all!
Website Updates:
We have posted a new page on the website for parents, and also a lot of new information about buying equipment. Please cast an eye over them and let us know if you have any questions. We have also posted updates to our Parents' Handbook and guide to US tournaments.
Winter Policies:
Please click here for our Winter Policies.
Facebook Group:
For those who are interested, you can now find us on facebook!
Weekly Update: February 15, 2010
This Week:
Practices will run on Monday (yes, really!), Wednesday and Thursday this week. Ranil will be out on Monday and perhaps Thursday.
Youth Program Update:
There is no youth practice this Saturday. Instead, there is a youth competition in Kitchener. If you are interested in going, you need to pick up equipment on Thursday February 18th between 8 and 9pm. Please reserve your equipment by emailing info@westdalefencing.com before February17th to ensure that we have it ready for you to collect.
Club bags:
We are going to be ordering WFC Fencing Bags this week. These are based on the Leon Paul 518WS bag, but come in club colours, and with the club logo screenprinted. Pricing will probably be around $360 depending on the eventual import duty and exchange rates. If you are interseted in purchasing one, please contact info@westdalefencing.com before February 15th.
Website Updates:
We have posted a new page on the website for parents, and also a lot of new information about buying equipment. Please cast an eye over them and let us know if you have any questions. We have also posted updates to our Parents' Handbook and guide to US tournaments.
Winter Policies:
Please click here for our Winter Policies.
Facebook Group:
For those who are interested, you can now find us on facebook!
Weekuly Update, February 8, 2010
This Week:
Practices will run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Thursday's practice will run from 7 - 9pm. Ranil will hopefully be out on Monday and Thursday. Please note that there will be a practice on Monday February 15th.
This past weekend was the Ottawa Shield. 5 fencers from WFC traveled to Ottawa to compete: Dan, Mike, Logan, Daniel and Kristina. Full results to be posted when available, but congratulations to Kristina on her bronze medal in Women's Sabre.
This past weekend was a Women's Sabre World Cup in Orléans. Congratulations to Kathryn who came in 109th in the individual event, and 12th in the team competition (in her debut appearance forTeam Canada).
Youth Program Update:
There is a youth practice this week, but then there are no practices until March 6th. There is a youth competition in Kitchener on February 20th. Please talk to Sandra this Saturday if you are interested in going.
Clubwear:
Tracksuits have now arrived. For those that ordered them, please talk to Terri.
We are going to be ordering WFC Fencing Bags shortly. These are based on the Leon Paul 518WS bag, but come in club colours, and with the club logo screenprinted. Pricing will probably be around $360 depending on the eventual import duty and exchange rates. If you are interseted in purchasing one, please contact info@westdalefencing.com before February 15th.
Website Updates:
We have posted a new page on the website for parents, and also a lot of new information about buying equipment. Please cast an eye over them and let us know if you have any questions. We have also posted updates to our Parents' Handbook and guide to US tournaments.
Winter Policies:
Please click here for our Winter Policies.
Facebook Group:
For those who are interested, you can now find us on facebook!
Weekly Update, February 1, 2010
This Week:
Practices will run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Thursday's practice will run from 7 - 9pm. Ranil may drop by on Monday, but otherwise won't be out this week.
Tracksuits have now arrived. For those that ordered them, please talk to Terri.
Winter Policies:
Please click here for our Winter Policies.
Facebook Group:
For those who are interested, you can now find us on facebook!
Weekly Update, January 25, 2010
This Week:
Practices will run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please remember that until further notice, Wednesday practices have been combined into a single class which runs from 6 - 7:30pm. Thursday's practice will run from 7 - 9pm. Ranil probably won't be out this week.
Facebook Group:
For those who are interested, you can now find us on facebook!
Weekly Update: January 18, 2010
This Week:
All practices are running as usual this week. Ranil will not be out at any practices for the next little while. Thursday practice will run from 7 - 9 only until the end of the month.
Please note that from next week, the later class on Wednesdays is moving to 6pm (merging with the early class), and there will be no late classes on Wednesdays until mid-February.
Weekly Update - January 11, 2010
All practices are running as scheduled this week.
This weekend, WFC travelled to Buffalo to participate in the Buffalo Fencing Academy's 2nd Anniversary tournament. WFC results were:
Mixed Foil:
- Dan 1/15
- Mike 3/15
- Logan - 8/15
Mixed Sabre:
- Mike 1/9
- Willliam 3/9
- Logan 7/9
Weekly Update: January 4, 2010
This Week:
Happy New Year!
There will be no practice on Monday January 4th. Normal practices (and our next Intro Class) will start on Jan 6th. We will also be starting a Sabre Class on January 7th. To pre-register for the sabre class, please talk to one of the coaching staff, or email info@westdalefencing.com.
Weekly Update: December 28, 2009
This Week:
We will be running special practices on Monday and Wednesday this week. Monday night will run from 7:30 - 9:30, and Wednesday will run from 5 - 6:30. Everybody is welcome to attend both practices (those who have not paid a monthly fee for December will need to pay the drop-in fee).
The WFC Christmas party will be taking place on Wednesday night from 6:30 onwards at Carmen's house. Please contact Sandra for more information, or to RSVP if you have not already done so. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Update: December 21, 2009
Westdale Fencing Club is now closed for the Christmas break.
Practices will resume on December 28th - watch this space for details!
Also, the WFC Christmas party will be taking place on December 30th. Details to follow very soon!
Happy Holidays!
Weekly Update: November 30, 2009
This Week:
All practices are running as usual this week (with the 2nd Wednesday class starting at its new time of 8pm). Ranil will only be out on Thursday night this week. Tanya will be out on Thursday night - to book an appointent, please email Ranil.
This past weekend was the 2009 Senior National Championships, and CSC#2. WFC results are as follows:
CMF:
Ciancone 19/23
Fitzpatrick 23/23
CMS:
Ciancone 15/19
Kinney 18/19
SMF:
Banks 43/55
Ciancone 45/55
SWS:
Pierrynowski 8/42
Han 12/42
Weekly Update: November 23, 2009
This Week:
All practices are running as usual this week (with the 2nd Wednesday class starting at its new time of 8pm). Several of the coaching staff will be away on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday due to National Championships.
This past weekend was the 2009 Brock Invitational Competition. WFC results are as follows:
CMF:
Fitzpatrick 7/23
Stapleton 9/23
CMS:
Ciancone 1/7
Kinney 2/7
Fitzpatrick 3/7
SMF:
Ciancone 13/57
Banks 17/57
Effinger 54/57
SMS:
Kinney 25/50
SWS:
Pierrynowski 3/31
Han 5/31
This weekend was also the Flower City Super Youth Circuit:
Y14 MS:
Kinney 33/39
WFC Attire: