Fencing Victoria Bc Sport

Dueling was outlawed during the 1800s in favour of turning it into a sport with protective gear referees and rules of the game.

Fencing victoria bc sport.

Classes start with fencing history lessons basic footwork followed by blade work to learn basic offense and defense moves. 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. Foil epée or sabre. Victoria has an extensive fencing in schools education program.

The next step is to find a club close to where you live. This past weekend s canada vancouver to host 2020 olympic qualifier february 7 9. Fencing can be a lot of fun at the recreational level. Fencing is an olympic sport involving competition using one of three weapons.

Welcome to osm fencing providing competitive olympic fencing coaching lessons and programs to the greater victoria area and surrounding communities. To score a touch on your opponent without being hit yourself. Each weapon has its own distinct rules but they share a goal. Many secondary and primary school children who are taught an introductory fencing course in school would like to take it further but don t know how.

Bc has qualified 6 cadet and 3 junior athletes to the pan american championships in el salvador next month february 2020.