October 2026 Beginner Class registration is FULL.

Already know how to fence (i.e. have completed a full beginner program) and looking to join our club? Use the “Membership” tab instead!)

About the beginner class:

CCFC offers a 3 month program which includes beginner class instruction, equipment, club fencing, and a beginners tournament for $60 + $15 for BCFA recreational membership registration. The final month of the program is equivalent to club membership so you can get a feel for how our club works.

Eligibility:
This class is open to adults and youth aged 13 years and up. Fencers must in the Canadian Fencing Federation Senior age category In fencing, the Senior age category is defined as 13 years as of December 31 in the current fencing year. The Fencing year runs September – August, so if you are registering for the October 2026 fencing class, you must be 13 years old as of December 31, 2026. CFF age categories info is here: Canadian Fencing Federation age category regulations).

Location: Royal Oak Middle School Gymnasium.

Equipment: The club provides equipment for beginner classes. You will be asked some sizing information with your registration to ensure we have adequate equipment for all participants.

Cost: $75 per fencer (Includes BC Fencing Association (BCFA) recreational membership. If you already have a 2026-27 BCFA/Canadian Fending Federation recreational or competitive membership, the beginner class fee is reduced to $60).

We are a member-run non profit. All fencers have voting membership in the club, our AGM and election.

Proud to be KidSport eligible: Capital City Fencers’ Club membership and classes are eligible for KidSport grants. Please select KidSport as your payment option when registering if you are applying for a grant. We will send you the invoice to submit with your KidSport application.

Program Structure

COMPONENT 1: Smaller group instruction: one night per week, for four weeks (DATES TBD)
COMPONENT 2: Supported participation in club fencing (DATES TBD) Mondays 8:30-9:30 and Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30):
1 month free membership (MONTH TBD (Fencing Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday Skills and Drills sessions from 4:30 – 6pm)
OPTIONAL but recommended: Beginners tournament event (DATE TBD)

There is no fencing on Statutory holidays.

** Please note that attendance at the first four “Component 1” classes is required for safety reasons. Fencers who must miss due to illness are asked to inform the coach so they can ensure all required material is covered**

CCFC Beginner Registration

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Step 1 – Fencer information

Please enter the billing information, fencer name and contact information

Billing information

Billing contact relationship to fencer:
BC Fencing Association / Canadian Fencing Federation requirement BCFA/CFF membership is required at CCFC due to our insurance. A recreational license is included in the Beginner Class standard fee. If you already have a BCFA or CFF license, you can register for a discount and provide the license details later in this form. We accept either a BCFA recreational membership, or a CFF competitive license. For international students with an active FIE license, the FIE license can be supplied in lieu of the BCFA/CFF license. A BCFA/CFF license can be purchased online here: https://www.bcfencingassociation.com/
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We accept fencers Aged 13+ To register fencers must be 13 years or older, as of December 31 in the current fencing year. The Fencing year runs September – August. For example, if you are registering for the October 2026 Beginner Class, you must be 13 years old by December 31, 2026. See Canadian Fencing Federation age category regulations found: https://fencing.ca/competition-age-categories/
Safe Sport CCFC has adopted ViaSport safe sport protocol and the BC Universal Code of Conduct. See our Safe Sport page here: https://capcityfencers.ca/club-documents/safe-sport-protocol/

Step 2 – Emergency and Medical Information

Medical information and Emergency Contacts. in the fields below, please provide any medical information we should know.

Step 3 – BC Fencing Association/Candadian Fencing Federation membership

BCFA and CFF license information BCFA/CFF membership is required at CCFC due to our insurance. We accept either a BCFA recreational membership, or a CFF competitive license. For international students with an active FIE license, the FIE license can be supplied in lieu of the BCFA/CFF license. A BCFA/CFF license can be purchased online here: https://www.bcfencingassociation.com/
How will you provide your BCFA/CFF license information

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BC fencing Association (BCFA) BC Fencing Association is required at CCFC due to our insurance. Your membership fee includes a BCFA recreational membership. BCFA registration requires the following information. Once your BCFA license is purchased, a confirmation of registgration with BCFA license number will be sent to the billing email.

FENCER Demographic Info required by BC Fencing Associastion for fencing license

Sex
Do you participate in fencing with a particular permanent limitation?
Primary Contact: Optional demographic information requested by BC Fencing

Step 4 – Release of Liability & Payment methods

CCFC Release of Liability and Idemnity: By signing this release you will give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue. Please read carefully. Re: Membership at the CCFC legally known as Capital City Fencers’ Club and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, representatives, officials, agents and volunteers collectively called the CCFC. Assumption of risks I am aware and understand that the use of the club has inherent dangers, hazards, and risks collectively called risks. The following is only a partial list of examples of these risks: negligence of other members, improper use of equipment, sustaining rigorous physical activity, travel to and from the club and club activities, collision with man-made or natural objects or other members or bystanders, equipment failure, and other hazardous materials I the club. I understand that injuries resulting from such risks are probably occurrences of the nature of fencing. I freely accept and fully assume all risks and that possibility of personal injuries, death, property damage, or loss resulting from activities in the club. Release of Liability, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement I acknowledge that it remains my sole responsibility to act in such a manner as to be responsible for my own safety and participate within my own limits. I understand that the Capital City Fencers’ Club Safety Rules listed on the reverse of this form are solely for the purpose of regulating myself and other members of the club. I have read and understand the Safety Rules and agree to abide by them. In consideration of my usage of the club, I together with my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assignees, collectively called my ‘legal representatives’ agree as follows: a) to waive any and all claims that I have against the CCFC; b) to release CCFC from any and all liability for loss, damage, injury, or expense that I or my legal representatives may suffer as a result of my use of the CCFC equipment or facilities and participation in CCFC activities; and c) to hold harmless and indemnify the CCFC from any and all liability for any damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation as a fencer.
Payment CCFC will invoice you once this registration is received. Payment can be accepted by credit card, interac e-transfer, cheque, cash at the first night of practice. CCFC welcomes KidSport or other grant funding to support participation. For KidSport or grant funded participation, we will issue an invoice to you for use with your application for funding.
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