Our club offers:
- Fencing practice September – June on Monday 8:30 – 10 pm, Wednesday 7:30 – 10 pm (with 30 minute group coaching warm up), and Saturday (Skills and Drills) 4:30 – 6 pm
- Location: Royal Oak Middle School, Saanich, BC
- Beginner classes for those 13+ years offered (Sept-Nov and Jan-Mar), all gear provided (more info & registration)
- Advanced coaching for competitive and recreational fencers
- Private coaching sessions with our six club coaches
- Annual in house tournaments and coaching support at external tournaments
- Intensive workshops
- Monthly fun nights with goofy prizes
Contact us
The best way to reach us is by email at capcityfencing@gmail.com.
What is fencing?
Fencing is an Olympic sport involving competition using one of three weapons: foil, epée or sabre. Each weapon has its own distinct rules, but they share a goal: to score a touch on your opponent without being hit yourself.
Jake Zehr made this video at our club, which gives an excellent introduction:
Learn fencing with us!
We hold beginner class sessions every September and January. Classes are open to anyone 13 years or older. Classes include all equipment for $60. Information and registration is here.
Questions? Contact us at cap.city.fencing@gmail.com
The Capital City Fencers’ Club gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.
For beginners, recreational fencers, and competitive fencers
Whether you are brand new to fencing, interested in competitions or prefer to keep it recreational, you are welcome at our club!
We have staff coaches providing structured advanced fencing training in our weekly Saturday Skills and Drills sessions. Coaches also provide one-on-one instruction during club practice, and support our club members at local and regional competitions.
Our current coaching staff:
- Caleb Macintosh
- James Taylor
- Eden Armstrong
- Benson Hung
- Deniza Ospan
- Anna Smith
- Noelle Chang-Zhelka
We also have accomplished volunteer coaches who join the coaching staff to provide beginner classes and support the fencing program. Longtime club Maître D’Armes Jed Chapin also attends occasional practices and provides one-on-one lessons.
Our excellent volunteer coaches run beginner classes, repair equipment, and help with tournaments. And we are grateful for the support from Province of British Columbia and ViaSport! Volunteers and grants help us keep our club affordable and accessible to everyone! We don’t want fees to be a barrier to fencing… if you need additional assistance to enroll your kids in our programs, we encourage you to apply KidSport. CCFC is an eligible group for use of this fund. (And if you can afford it, consider donating to KidSport who do such great work!)
Skill Development Camps and Clinics
In addition to our weekly Saturday Skills and Drills clinic, the club offers workshops to our members at low cost or no additional cost. Training opportunities recently offered include:
- March 2025 Referee Clinic: Guest Coach: International and Nationally experienced fencing referee Carolyn Granholm
- March 2024 Coaching Clinic: Guest Coaches: Canadian Fencing Federation coaches Patricia Howes and Lynn Seguin
- April 2024 armory workshops to learn to diagnose issues and repair your weapon.
- January 2024 Epee fencing clinic
- October 2023 Introduction to Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) fencing
We are a member-run non-profit organization.
Members run Capital City Fencers’ Club. Every fencer is a member and has a vote in our general meeting and elections. Members can stand for election to our board. Members set club fees and approve the club budget at the AGM. Read our bylaws and AGM minutes on the documents page.
Support for CCFC
CCFC gratefully acknowledges funding from the Province of British Columbia.
CCFC gratefully acknowledges the funding from ViaSport to provide program development opportunities.
