| Hi fencers,
I regret to say Saanich Rec notified us Friday that we will have no gym access on Monday June 9 and Wednesday June 11 due to repairs being done on gym equipment. I am really sorry.
Thankfully, Caleb has worked with our awesome friends at UVIC to make their Thursday June 12 evening practice open for CCFC fencers. We will be hosting them at our club later in June to say thanks.
Thanks Caleb and UVIC fencing for finding this solution!
Here are the details:
Who:
All CCFC fencers are invited. This includes fencers under 16 years. This includes beginners. This includes those who usually attend using punch cards.
Free… but pre-register please!
Please pre-register by Wednesday: Use the button at the bottom of this email to confirm you will attend so we can give UVIC a list of names for fencers to enter at no charge.
When:
Thursday June 12 from 6 – 8 pm
Where:
UVIC CARSA Building … in the “field house” (Gyms up the stairs at the back of CARSA).
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u955PvQbsF5e96k58
Parking: a metered lot in front of CARSA ($2.50 per hour, max 5$ after 5pm). CARSA also has a parkade.
Bus: UVIC Bus exchange is right by the CARSA parking lot.
What about equipment:
Bring your own, if you have it, and those who don’t can use UVIC equipment. Some club members signed out gear at practice, and I grabbed a few of our larger jackets and lames so we have a good range.
How to I get to the fencing?:
Tell the staff at the entry desk that you are a guest fencer coming to UVIC fencing.
They will buzz you through. Follow the ramp down to the elevator/stairs and head up one level to the “field house”. (If you get to the top floor/racquet ball you have gone one flight too high). The field house is six gyms divided by big curtains. look around for fencers or listen for the sound of clashing blades!
What can I expect?
This will be a fun night of fencing with a fun group of fencers. If you are new to CCFC and fencing do not be shy! UVIC’s club is much like ours with a friendly group that includes both beginner and advanced fencers.
And if you absolutely love it… lucky you because UVIC has fencing all summer open to the public. They fence on Thursdays and Saturdays and you can sign up here: https://vikesrec.ca/martial-arts or just ask while you are there! |
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