Fencing Victoria Bc Sport

The university of victoria fencing club has been in operation for over 30 years.

Fencing victoria bc sport.

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. Fencing can be a lot of fun at the recreational level. 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. Victoria has an extensive fencing in schools education program.

Fencing is an olympic sport involving competition using one of three weapons. This olympic sport originated from combative sword fighting and later dueling to defend one s honor. Each weapon has its own distinct rules but they share a goal. Classes start with fencing history lessons basic footwork followed by blade work to learn basic offense and defense moves.

Foil epée or sabre. Jake zehr made this video at our club which gives an excellent introduction. To score a touch on your opponent without being hit yourself. Dueling was outlawed during the 1800s in favour of turning it into a sport with protective gear referees and rules of the game.

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