Category: Practice Schedule - Renaissance Fencing Club

Renaissance Fencing Club

Announcements: April 19, 2019

4/19/2019

Workshop & FPHLunch - Saturday, April 20th
We will be holding a workshop on Foil and Poignard this Saturday, April 20th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. This is a reminder to everyone that Group 3 Foil class will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday.

The planned FPhLunch following the workshop has been cancelled due to a lack of registration.

Congratulation Mr. Lai!
Our teacher, Joe, has recently been accepted into the Instructor-in-training program at Salle Saint-Georges. As such, Salle protocol is that we should refer to him as "Mr. Lai" in class from now on.

Invoices
Invoices will be being sent out soon. Please keep an eye out in your emails and make payment as soon as possible. If there are any questions or concerns, please speak to Mr. Lai.

Club Closed - April 25th & 27th
There will be no fencing on Thursday, April 25th and Saturday, April 27th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Private lessons that were scheduled on Friday, April 26th have been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 24th. If there are any conflicts or questions, please speak to Mr. Lai.

We're on Facebook
The Renaissance Fencing Club's Facebook page is now active! For those of you with Facebook, please follow our Facebook page.

Group 1 Uniforms
For newer Group Ones, please have your full uniform ready by April 29th. The requirement is either charcoal grey pants or breeches, or a charcoal grey skirt with leggings.

Guest Instructor - Kim Moser
Instructor Kim Moser of the Palm Beach Classical Fencing school will be visiting from May 3rd to May 6th. On Saturday, May 4th, Instructor Moser will be leading a workshop on "bridging the gap". This workshop will focus on applying the techniques learned in drills to the assault.

Announcements: April 6, 2019

4/6/2019

Workshop & FPHLunch - Saturday, April 20th
We will be holding a workshop and FPhLunch on Saturday, April 20th. The topic of the workshop will be Foil and Poignard. The cost will be $35 and a minimum of three people must be registered for the workshop to take place.

The topic of the FPhLunch will be "How to Learn to Use a Sword for Dummies - different ways to learn swordplay in the modern world". The cost will be $25 and a minimum of five people must be registered for the FPhLunch to take place.

Club Closed - April 25th & 27th
There will be no fencing on Thursday, April 25th and Saturday, April 27th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Private Lessons Rescheduled
Private lessons that were scheduled on Friday, April 26th have been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 24th. If there are any conflicts or questions, please speak to Joe.

We're on Facebook
The Renaissance Fencing Club's Facebook page is now active! For those of you with Facebook, please follow our Facebook page.

Group 1 Uniforms
For newer Group Ones, please have your full uniform ready by April 29th. The requirement is either charcoal grey pants or breeches, or a charcoal grey skirt with leggings.

Guest Instructor - Kim Moser
Instructor Kim Moser of the Palm Beach Classical Fencing school will be visiting from May 3rd to May 6th. He will be available for private lessons in the afternoon and evening of Friday, May 3rd. Lessons will cost $45 for 30 minutes and $85 for one hour. The deadline to register is Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 pm.

Workshop - Saturday, May 4th
On Saturday, May 4th, Instructor Moser will be leading a workshop on "bridging the gap". This workshop will focus on applying the techniques learned in drills to the assault. The deadline to register is Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 pm.

Club Dinner
We are planning to host a dinner with Instructor Moser on Friday, May 3rd. This will be held at 7:30. More information will be available in the coming weeks. If you are interested in attending this dinner, please email Joe. The deadline to register is Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 pm.

Announcements: March 11, 2019

3/11/2019

Food Bank Drive
We will be holding a food bank food drive beginning Monday, March 11th. Anything you can contribute will be much appreciated. When bringing donations in, please place them inside the blue bin on the stage. If you would like suggestions on what to donate, please look at the list on the lid of the bin.

Club Closed - Saturday, March 23rd
There will be no fencing on Saturday, March 23rd. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Workshop & FPHLunch - Saturday, March 30th
We are holding a workshop and FPhLunch on Saturday, March 30th. Group 1, 2, and 3 foil class will be from 9:30 am - 10:30 am on that day. The topic of the workshop will be the duelling weapons, épée and sabre. The cost will be $35 and a minimum of three people must be registered. The topic of the FPhLunch will be on cross-training techniques. The cost will be $25 and a minimum of five people must be registered. These workshops are open to Group 2s and Group 3s, as well as students over the age of 14. The registration deadline is Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 pm.

Guest Instructor - Kim Moser
From May 3rd to May 6th, Instructor Kim Moser will be visiting from Florida. He will be available for private lessons on Friday, May 3rd. The cost is $45 for a 30 minute lesson and $85 for a 60 minute lesson. In addition, a workshop led by Instructor Moser is being planned for May 4th. More information will be coming out shortly.

Announcements: February 13, 2019

2/13/2019

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out. Please make payments as soon as possible.

Monday, February 18th Classes
Joe will be away on Monday, February 18th. Foil class will be led by Mr. Juan Abello and poignard class for Group Threes has been cancelled.

Club Closed - Thursday, February 21st
There will be no fencing on Thursday, February 21st. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Workshop & FPHLunch - Saturday, March 2nd
We will be holding a FPhLunch and workshop on Saturday, March 2nd. The workshop will be held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The topic of the workshop will be the tactical use of the prise du fer and attaque à fer, and the topic of the FPhLunch will be discussing the aristocratic mindset.

The cost of the workshop is $35 and the cost of the FPhLunch is $25. The registration deadline is Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 pm. We need five people registered to hold the FPhLunch and three people registered to hold the workshop.

Seattle Workshops - March
There will be a workshop on Medieval sidesword at Salle Saint-George in Seattle in mid-March. If you are interested, please speak to Joe.

There will be a workshop on stage combat at Salle Saint-George in Seattle in late March. This workshop is being led by Maître Kirby. If you are interested, please speak to Joe.

Announcements: January 20, 2019

1/20/2019

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out to most Group Ones and will be sent to Group Twos and Threes shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Club Closed - Thursday, January 24, 2019
There will be no class on Thursday, January 24th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

February Group Assignments
The February Group Assignment and Schedule will be sent out soon. Please keep an eye on your email.

Florida Fencing Trip
The email giving the details of the trip to Florida for students of university age has been sent out. The deadline to register for this trip is Monday, January 21st at 9 am. A minimum of two students must be registered for the trip to take place.

Beginners Class
Beginners classes will begin on Thursday Jan. 31st. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please let them know. Registration can be done by email to Joe or through the Dunbar Community Centre.

Announcements: January 17, 2019

1/19/2019

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out to most Group Ones and will be sent to Group Twos and Threes shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Club Closed - Thursday, January 24, 2019
There will be no class on Thursday, January 24th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Workshop - January 26, 2019 - Open to G2s and G3s
There will be a workshop on the dueling weapons, sabre and epée, held on Saturday, January 26th from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. The cost is $35 and the workshop is open to Group 2s and Group 3s, or students over the age of 14. Please register by email with your weapon preference before Saturday, January 19th at 1pm. A minimum of five participants need to be registered to hold the workshop.

FPhLunch - January 26, 2019 - Open to All
We will be holding a FPhLunch on the topic of the Aristocratic Mindset on Saturday, January 26th from 12:30-2:30 pm. The cost is $25 and is open to anyone interested. The deadline for registration is Saturday, January 19th at 1pm. A minimum of five participants need to be registered to hold the FPhLunch.

Announcements: November 22, 2018

11/22/2018

2019 Group Assignments
The January Group Assignment and Schedule will be sent out shortly. There will be significant changes both in groups and scheduling, so please pay close attention.

Winter Break - November 25th to January 4th
The last class of 2018 will be Saturday, November 24th. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 5th, 2019.

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out to most Group Ones and will be sent to Group Twos and Threes shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Private Lessons - December 2018
Private lessons will be available in December, please contact Joe if you are interested in scheduling a lesson

Concours Internationaux - April 2019
The Concours Internationaux has been postponed to April 9th, 2019, more information will be given shortly.

December Fencing
The deadline for registration for the unofficial sessions in December is tonight at 9:30 pm. So far only six members have responded by email and we are short three people to be able to hold either session. The cost is $15 per person per session and they will be held at St. James Community Square.

Gift Suggestion
Joe would like to thank everyone for the many gifts that he has received from students in previous year at year's end. However, this year, he wanted to make a suggestion that breaks with tradition. The Salle Saint-Georges/Center for Traditional Arts has invested a lot into their new space. Instead of individual presents, Joe has suggested for those inclined to make a donation to the SSG/CTA this year instead. Joe himself will be making a donation of $25 but, if we can all chip in any amount great or small, this will help greatly with establishing a beautiful space for classical fencing and other classical arts in our part of the world. As with all payments, please present in class in an appropriately marked envelope to Joe or one of the officers. Alternatively, Interac eTransfer is a possibility as well. Please consider this.

Wishing everyone a restful winter break.
Happy holidays.

Announcements: October 10, 2018

11/4/2018

November Group Assignments
The November group reassignment and schedule has been sent out. Please review this when you can.

Club Closed: November 17, 2018
There will be no fencing on Saturday, November 17th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

Club Winter Break
The last class of 2018 will be Saturday, November 24th. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 5th, 2019.

Invoices
Invoices will be sent out shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Concours Internationaux
The Concours Internationaux has been postponed to a later date, more information will be given shortly.

Stage Combat Workshop
There will be a workshop on Stage Combat with Maestro Jared Kirby at Salle Saint-Georges in Seattle, Washington. Maestro Kirby is a professional stage choreographer in New York, and will be introducing the foundation elements of his system. The cost of this workshop is $126 U.S. The Deadline for registration is Thursday, November 8th. If you need a ride with Joe, there will be a small additional fee for gas. For more information, please speak with Joe.

Annual Food Bank Drive
We will be holding our annual Food Drive for the UBC Food Bank. This will last until November 22nd, 2018. We will have our blue box on the stage, please place donations in the box. For suggestions on what to donate, there is a list on the lid of the box.

December Sessions - Please take the Survey
Unofficial sessions at St. James Community Square are being consideration for December 22nd and 29th, 2018. A minimum of three people are needed to run these sessions. Cost of registration is $15 per session. Please take the survey below so we can gauge interest in these two sessions.

GIft Suggestion
Joe would like to thank everyone for the many gifts that he has received from students in previous year at year's end. However, this year, he wanted to make a suggestion that breaks with tradition. The Salle Saint-Georges/Center for Traditional Arts has invested a lot into their new space. Instead of individual presents, Joe has suggested for those inclined to make a donation to the SSG/CTA this year instead. Joe himself will be making a donation of $25 but, if we can all chip in any amount great or small, this will help greatly with establishing a beautiful space for classical fencing and other classical arts in our part of the world. As with all payments, please present in class in an appropriately marked envelope to Joe or one of the officers. Alternatively, Interac eTransfer is a possibility as well. Please consider this.

Announcements: September 3, 2018

9/3/2018

Invoices
Invoices will be being sent out shortly. Please make your payments as soon as possible once you have received your invoice. Payments may be made by cheque, cash, or e-transfer. If payment is being made in cheque or cash, please ensure that it is in an envelope with the student's name clearly printed on the outside. When bringing payment in to class, it may be placed on the white binder on the stage or given to the Chef de Salle or l'Assistant de Salle.

Congratulations Mr. Abello
As both the Chef de Salle and l'Assistante de Salle have begun university and therefore will be more inconsistent in their attendance, it has been decided that Mr. Juan Abello will be appointed as the Acting Deputy of the Chef de Salle. The Chef's Deputy is an Officer of the Salle who is responsible for acting as the eyes and ears of the Chef and l'Assistante when they are both absent. He has the responsibility for ensuring the rules of the Salle are followed, and has the power to deal with minor infractions while reporting more major or repeated infractions to the Chef. Please treat Mr. Abello as you would any Officer of the Salle.

Novice & G1 - Monday, September 10th
There is a revised schedule for Monday, September 10th, as the school will be using the gym for a concert. Novice and Group 1 foil class will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

All Levels - Saturday, September 22nd
There is a revised schedule for Saturday, September 22nd. Novice, Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 foil class will be held from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Poignard Workshop - Saturday, September 22nd
There will be a poignard workshop on Saturday, September 22nd from 9:30-11:30 am. This workshop is open to students in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3, and the cost will be $35. This workshop will be structured as a clinic where fencers of different levels will be given drills specific to their ability so as to improve their understanding of the science of fencing. A minimum of three students must be registered for this workshop to run, and there are six spots open in total. The deadline for registration is Saturday, September 15th at 12:30 pm.

FPhLunch - Saturday, September 22nd
We will be holding a FPhLunch on Saturday, September 22nd from 12:30-4:00 pm. This is open to students in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3, and the cost is $25. The topic will be "Fencing and Travelling": we will be looking at why taking part in fencing training trips are an invaluable to becoming a well-rounded fencer; we will also look at how to plan for the time and expense of fencing trips, as well as what trips we are planning for 2019. The lecture will be followed by board games. A minimum of three students must be registered for the FPhLunch to take place, and there are ten spots open in total. The registration deadline is Saturday, September 15th at 12:30 pm.

Club Closed - Saturday, September 29th
There is no fencing on Saturday, September 29th.

Lightsaber Workshop - Saturday, September 29th
There will be a lightsaber workshop on Saturday, September 29th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Salle Saint-George in Seattle. The cost will be US$105 for the workshop, or US$190 for the workshop and a lightsaber to keep. If you are interested and would like a ride to Seattle, please speak to Joe: there are six spots available for a ride and there will be an additional charge for gas. The registration deadline is Saturday, September 15th at 12:30 pm.

September Beginners' Class
Beginners' classes will be starting on Thursday, September 27th. The children's class will be from 5:30-6:15 pm and the adult class will be from 7:45-8:30 pm. Cost is $55. Registration can be done either through the Dunbar Community Centre or by an email to Joe.

Announcements: June 18, 2018

6/18/2018

Equipment Rental Fees Due
For those of you who have not yet brought in post-dated cheques for rental equipment, please do so as soon as possible. If there are any questions or concerns, please speak to Joe.

Club Closures - June 21st and 25th
There will be no class on Thursday, June 21st and Monday, June 25th. Please mark these dates on your calendar.

2018 Point Grey Fiesta Days
The Point Grey Fiesta Days Parade and Demo will be held on Saturday, June 23rd. We will be meeting at the OLPH gym at 9:15 am and will be walking to the parade start point from there. After the parade and demo, we will walk back to the gym and be dismissed from there at 11:45.

Combatcon
Combatcon is being held from August 2nd to August 6th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about this event will be sent out shortly, if there are any questions, please contact Joe.