March Break is upon us and many people are traveling or doing other things. Renforth Fencing does not have classes during this time. See you all back on Monday 12th of March or the 15th if your class is on Thursday
Also pass the word that there is room for beginner fencers. There is an advertisement in the Valley Viewer and also an article this week.
The winter sessions for Renforth Fencing have begun
The sign up fee for fencing once a week at Renforth is $180
If you have a second fencer in your family the second member is 1/2 price
If you fence two or more times a week it costs 50% more.
Cancellation Policy: Generally speaking if School is canceled due to a storm then fencing is canceled. You can come here to the website to check for sure or listen to CBC radio as I will also put a notice there by 4:00 in the afternoon.
Holidays: Same as above; if the schools are closed then there is no fencing. i.e. Easter Monday, Victoria day.
We do have some room for new fencers in our Monday and Thursday 7:00 Classes.
Last Day of Class Before Christmas
Monday December 5th
Thursday December 8th
Novice Tournament for this years beginners (Renforth and Fundy Clubs)
Saturday December 10th 9:00am Check in
(this means that you have to be here by 8:30 at the latest. All check ins need to be completed by 9:00am so that fencing can begin.)
Classes Resume
Monday January 9th
Thursday January 12th
September 12 at 7:00 is the time for new and renewing members. We will be offering an 8 week learn to fence program for $80. This includes all taxes and fees for new fencers. Please come at this time to 1760 Rothesay road (St. James The Less Church).
It is our pleasure to once again offer fencing through the summer months. To participate you need to purchase a “flex pass”. This is a membership that is good for five lessons. At the Renforth club coaches will be available on Monday evenings at 7 pm beginning the 27th of June and running to the middle of September when regular sessions will begin again.
If you sign up we do ask you to let us know as much as possible which sessions you will be attending. There are also times on Tues and Saturday that you can fence in town at Fundy Fenceing on this same pass.
Once you have fenced five time pleas purchase another one. If your pass runs over into the regular season we will credit your account accordingly.
click here to download PDF renforth novice spring 2011
Renforth Novice Tournament will take place June 16th at 6:00pm 2011
Location: St. James the Less Church 1760 Rothesay Road
Rothesay NB
This tournament is for members of the Renforth Fencing Club and the Fundy Fencing Club only.
Weapons: Foil only
Age under 12
Fee: $15
Check in will close at 6:30
This tournament is for first time fencers only i.e. Fencers who have been fencing for less than one year and have not been to a sanctioned tournament before. Our hope is that this will be a good way to introduce new fencers to the exciting world of tournament fencing.
Since this is a first time tournament and many fencers do not yet have their own equipment there is an expectation to share the equipment that we have available.
The format of the Competition will be one round of pooles followed by a number Direct elimination matches to be determined by the Technical Director.
Fencers should bring a water bottle and a light lunch since there will not be a canteen.
Renforth Novice Registration
Please email or fax Eric Phinney the following information to register. When you return it I will add $15 to your account and you can pay me anytime before June 16th.
Fax 506 -849-1635 email: ebphinn@renforth.net
Name:________________________ Year of Birth____________
Phone Number:_______________ email__________________
Club Affiliation_ RFC or FFC Number of Months fencing ______
Release and Indemnity Clause: (Please read carefully)
As with any sport, there is a potential risk for injury involved in participating in
fencing; however, the organizers of the Renforth Novice 2010
competition have tried to create a safe and controlled environment for
participation. Rules for participation and conduct at the competition site have been
established and should be followed.
Waiver:
I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and assigns, forever release the
Renforth Fencing Club and the tournament organizers of any responsibility for
equipment damage or personal injury I may suffer as a result of participation in
the Renforth Spring Novice Fencing Tournament 2011. I have read the Release and Indemnity Clause and understand its significance.
Signature of Parent or Guardian: ____________________________________
(If fencer is under 18 years of age)
Beginning the first week of May you can learn to fence. All equipment is provided. Ages from 10 years old and up. Beginner classes available on Mondays and Thursdays. $80 covers all costs.
Call Eric
At 643-0799 for more information or drop in on a monday or thursday evening.
The Spring expo is this Friday April 15,2011 at 6:30-8:30pm at the new Q – Plex in Quispamsis. Come and see some of our fencers demonstrate the sport. There will be an opportunity to sign up for lessons.
How to Get Here
20 Randy Jones Way
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Phone: 506.848.5900
Do you know anyone that would like to learn the sport of fencing? We will be offering a beginner course that will run from the 1st of May through the middle of June. Click here to go to the registration page and download the form. You can fax it back to us or bring it along.
Secretariat Training Clinic
Date: April 2, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Saint James the Less Church Hall
1760 Rothesay Rd., Renforth
FENB is seeking new volunteers in each region to boost the number of trained Secretariat
personnel who can run the computer program for tournaments in their region. This clinic is for
beginner and experienced secretariats.
Topics to be addressed:
- Understanding the role of the Secretariat
- Tournament basics on paper: registration to rankings
- Using EnGarde
- Other secretariat responsibilities: Referee log
- Dealing with withdrawals, black cards, split events
- Ensuring results are in proper CFF format for submission
Please bring a laptop with EnGarde 8.16 installed, if possible. You can download EnGarde 8.16
from the CFF website: http://www.fencing.ca/competitions/competition_organizers.htm
Lunch Break: There will be a 30 minute lunch break from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
To register: Email Wendy Yano at wendyyano@gmail.com by March 30, 2011.
Referee Training Clinic
Date: April 2, 2011
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Saint James the Less Church Hall
1760 Rothesay Rd., Renforth
FENB is seeking new candidates in each region to boost the number of trained referees to
ensure that all tournaments hosted in New Brunswick can operate with qualified personnel.
This clinic is for beginner and experienced referees to understand the role of the referee. It will
give you a good introduction to refereeing as well as supervised practice.
You must be a member of FENB in order to participate.
Topics to be addressed:
- Rights and responsibilities of the referee
- Tournament procedures
- Safety
- Dealing with referee issues
Please bring: lunch, pen, notebook & indoor shoes
Refereeing Practical Session: If you would like to fence during the practical session, please
bring your electric equipment.
Lunch Break: There will be a lunch break from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
To register: Email Wendy Yano at wendyyano@gmail.com by March 30, 2011
