One of the nine sports featured in the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, Fencing was developed by the French in the 1880s. “Fencing” comes from Latin meaning “to defend”, and requires strength, agility, timing, balance and mental fortitude to develop strong defense and attack strategies.  Come make friends and test your metal!

This event is for brand new fencers, any age.

Space is limited to the first 60 participants. Email fencing@sportmanitoba.ca to save your spot!

Try Fencing with the Experts on International Fencing Day!

Saturday September 10, 12pm- 3pm

Sport Manitoba Qualico Centre (Floor 2 Courts)

145 Pacific Avenue

Fencing Poster 

Coaches and Fencing – your coaching pathway awaits! CFF Coach Development Seminar (online)

FENCING BEGINNER CAMP

July 23 and July 24, 9 am to 3 pm

Registration and Info Form (pdf)

Register by Friday, July 15

Over the summer holidays, do the sport you love and improve your fundamentals! Our camp is run by the most experienced coaches in the province.

For:  All fencers, ages 15 and under, who have less than 3 years of fencing. Provincial Team Members are very welcome.

Weapon: Foil/Sabre/Epee

Equipment: Provided for those who require it. Please book in advance indicating equipment needs.

Coaches:

Zach Allard, Rapier Fencing Head Coach, and Provincial Team Assistant Coach. (Supervisor)

Noah Merz Lakser, Lightning Foil Coach

Xavier Slocombe, Rapier Fencing Sabre Coach

Program: 

Prepare the next Canada Games Generation

• Learn to train
• Develop your fundamentals
• Fun activities

Fees:    100 $ for the weekend

MFA SUMMER CAMP 1

August 15 to 19, 9 am to 3 pm

Registration and Info Form (pdf)

Register by Friday, August 12

The goal of the camp is to prepare the fencer for the next competitive season in all weapons. The emphasis will be on training athletes for Canada Cup 1/2, Canada Games, NAC and International Circuits. Athletes who have at least one year of fencing are very welcome.

Coaches: Ayach Bounachada – Manitoba Provincial Coach

Daria Jorquera Palmer  – Assistant Coach

Zach Allard                        – Assistant Coach

Venue: Qualico Training Center, Sport Manitoba: 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg

Program: Physical preparation, footwork, technical, and tactical preparation.

Fees:

Provincial Team Members       Free

Out of-province athletes            450 $

National Team Members          250 $

Athletes from Manitoba            250 $

If you are able to get a copy of the June 1 Winnipeg Free Press or have an online subscription, check out our local star, Jordan Diacos, in the news.

This story describes Jordan’s preservernce as an athlete through the pandemic, his goals, and a few hints as to what his future holds!

Free Press article online here (link) 

Image credit: Winnipeg Free Press